Originally Posted by graddock I will just try to cough into a handkerchef (sic) while traveling as I would hate to spread this as much as possible.
Carry a disinfectant gel if possible. It's not uncommon for our Asian students to wear surgical-type masks when sick with respiratory infections. You could consider that as a courtesy to your fellow travellers altho I understand that in this day and age, anything that draws attention to you in an airport is problematic
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Protocols vary on treatment, as you say. Antibiotics are often given depending on how long you've been ill and your perceived risk of transmission.
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