Is it safe to travel by air or by other means of pubic transportation during the SARS epidemic?
International travellers should follow the travel advisory that is issued and updated regularly by WHO. This travel advisory provides guidelines for international travel. It states clearly which geographical areas are suspect for transmission of disease, and therefore, people should avoid visiting. It also gives guidelines for actions by passengers travelling from infected areas and for airline and airport staff Such an advisory is prepared after due consultation with the countries affected. For national travel, the guidance issued by national authorities should be followed. In areas from where the SARS epidemic is reported, the advice would be to avoid crowded areas, including public transportation. However, if you need to travel on the public transport system e.g. bus, train and other shared vehicles, it is advisable to keep your mouth and nose covered to avoid possible exposure to the infection.
