
Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia
Many of us are considering a long-delayed overseas trip.
However, despite what our politicians are telling us, the pandemic is not over yet, and there is always the risk you could catch COVID on holiday or just before you depart.
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So, here are a few general tips about what you should do to maximise the chance of a safe and enjoyable holiday, and a quick look at the COVID situation in four popular holiday destinations.
Vaccination status
First and foremost, make sure you are fully vaccinated – that’s three doses for most people, and four for the over-65s and some vulnerable groups.
Two doses are better than nothing, but not good enough against the Omicron variant.
Health insurance
Several insurance companies will cover you against a COVID infection just before you are due to travel, or while you are travelling.