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City of Belicia issued the following announcement on Nov. 12.

To get tested, contact your healthcare provider. You can also register for free testing at community testing sites even if you do not have symptoms or do not have health insurance. Sign up through http://www.LHI.care/covidtesting or call

888-634-1123. You can find additional testing sites at www.bit.ly/solanotestingsites

TRAVEL WITH CAUTION

Traveling may increase the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Airports, bus stations, train stations and rest stops are all places travelers can be exposed to the virus.

1) Do not travel if you are sick. You could spread COVID-19 or another infection.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested and wait for a negative test result before you start your trip. Even if you test

negative for COVID-19, you should not travel if you’re feeling ill as you may spread another infection.

2) If you must travel, take steps to reduce risk.

• Wear a face covering in public settings

• Keep at least 6 feet of physical distance from others

• Ventilate your space, if possible (for example, open the bus or taxi window)

• Wash or sanitize your hands often

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• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

• Avoid contact with anyone who is sick

• Avoid contact with frequently touched surfaces

• Get a flu shot

Air travel

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes. However, it is likely that you will be sitting within 6 feet of others for long periods of time, which can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Air travel also requires spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which can bring you in close contact with other people and frequently touched surfaces. During the holidays, planes and airports may be significantly more crowded than usual, which also increases risk of transmission. Car travel

Don’t share vehicles with people you don’t live with. Vehicles are small enclosed spaces where COVID-19 can spread

easily between people. If you must share a vehicle, try to ride with the same people each time, make sure everyone wears a face covering and open the windows to maximize outdoor air circulation as much as you can.

If you must travel, plan ahead

Is COVID-19 spreading where you are traveling?

The more cases at your destination, the more likely you are to get infected during travel and spread the virus to others when you return. For cases in the last seven days by state, see the CDC COVID Data Tracker

Are you, your travel companions, or those you are visiting at higher risk for serious illness?

Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions are more likely to get really sick if they get COVID-19. The virus can be spread among people who are not feeling any symptoms.

Will you be able to social distance from others during your trip?

It is hard to maintain 6 feet of space from others when using public transportation like airplanes, buses, trains, and taxis. Even when traveling in your own vehicle, you may find yourself in close contact with other people and frequently touched surfaces while making stops along the way.

Can you watch for symptoms and get tested?

After traveling, monitor yourself for symptoms for 14 days and get tested immediately if you develop any symptoms. If you have engaged in any activity where you might have been exposed to COVID-19, including travel, reduce your contact with other people as much as possible for 14 days, keep your distance from others, and ensure that you always wear a face covering anytime you’re outside your household.

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