Currently, the situation of the Covid-19 epidemic is still complicated. Cars with closed containers can become a favorable environment for viruses to grow and spread. Therefore, car owners as well as car riders at this time need to observe and implement epidemic prevention measures to protect the health of themselves and those around them. Here are some notes that you need to master when traveling by car during this epidemic season!

Wear a mask and disinfect your hands often

According to the WHO, corona virus can be transmitted directly through unprotected contact with nasopharyngeal secretions from a cough, sneeze, or runny nose into the respiratory tract. Therefore, both car owners and car drivers need to comply with the correct wearing of masks, make sure to cover their nose, mouth, and face close to limit exposure to viruses in the air.

In addition, while using a car, people should also wear gloves or regularly disinfect their hands with a solution containing at least 60% alcohol. In addition, the occupants of the car also need to avoid touching parts such as door knobs, adjustment buttons, windows, seat rails, entertainment systems, air conditioners, and seats because these are easy positions to make. infectious disease.

Regularly disinfect the parts on the car

According to a study in the US, the steering wheel, audio knob, control panel, door handle, glass opening button, door open button... are the places that people often come into contact with, so the positions are. This will probably be the area that harbors the most bacteria. For that reason, car owners need to be aware of regular car cleaning, especially after each passenger because this can improve the safety of the occupants. In addition, for car owners who have been or are traveling in epidemic areas, you should take your car to centers specializing in car washing and intensive cleaning.

Adjust the temperature of the air conditioner accordingly

The air conditioning system plays an important role in ensuring air circulation and regulating temperature. According to research, the SARS-CoV-2 virus will weaken at temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius, this is the ideal temperature for creating high humidity and circulating air to limit the spread of the virus.

Therefore, during the epidemic, riders should keep the air conditioner temperature above 25 degrees Celsius, do not adjust the temperature too low to avoid creating conditions for the virus to operate. In addition, the air conditioner temperature is too low can easily cause thermal shock when getting in and out of the car in hot weather, causing colds, flu, reduced resistance. Besides, car owners should also clean regular air conditioning system to ensure the air in the car is always fresh.

Restrictions on transporting animals

Currently, there are many different strains of Covid-19 that can grow on animals. Therefore, vehicle owners should not bring animals to avoid infecting people.

Following the rules during the epidemic season will help you protect your health as well as your loved ones. With this article, VIKADO hopes you will have safe and convenient trips.