For all types of transportation When using any type of transportation, follow these general principles:
Practice hand hygiene.
Before you leave, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Once you reach your destination, wash your hands again with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol as soon as possible upon arrival. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash and wash your hands immediately with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Practice social distancing.During travel
Wear Masks.
Wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when social l distancing is difficult. Note: Masks should not be placed on: Babies and children younger than 2 years old Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance Masks are meant to protect other people in case the wearer is unknowingly infected but does not have symptoms. Stay home when appropriate.
People who are sick or have recently had a close contact (closer than 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) to a person with COVID-19 should avoid using transportation options that may put them in close contact with others (e.g., public transit, rideshare, or taxis) and should stay home except to seek medical care. If you are sick and public transportation is your only option when seeking medical care, wear a mask over your nose and mouth, practice social distancing (staying at least 6 feet away from other people as much as possible), and practice hand hygiene, including using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily available. For non-emergency medical care, make an appointment ahead of time and, if using public transportation, travel during non-peak hours, if possible. Have adequate supplies.
Before traveling, pack sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol (in case you are unable to wash your hands at your destination). Bring your mask to wear at times when physical distancing is difficult—for example, while riding on a train or bus, waiting at a rest stop, or riding in a car with people outside your household. Protect people at risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Individuals who have an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should consider the risks and benefits of non-essential travel.
