(CNN) — TCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Covid-19 Added two destinations to the “High” category of risk. This includes Caribbean countries that are popular on the beach.
The dominican republic When Kuwait, Countries in the Middle East known for their cultural offerings are currently listed as “Level 3: Covid-19 High”.
Level 3, or “high,” is currently the top rung in terms of risk level and applies where there have been more than 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 28 days. Level 2 and Level 1 are considered “medium” and “low” risks, respectively.
Level 4 was previously the highest risk category, but is now reserved only for special circumstances such as a very large number of cases, the emergence of new concerns, and the collapse of medical infrastructure. .. In the new system, no destination has been placed at level 4 so far.
With weekly updates that are generally static, the move to level 3 on Monday is a big jump up for Kuwait, who was at level 1. The Dominican Republic has risen from level 2.
Level 3 on June 27th had about 115 destinations. Level 3 locations occupy almost half of the approximately 235 locations monitored by the CDC.
Level 3 details
Much of Europe has been stubbornly staying at Level 3 for months as the summer travel season is in full swing. As of June 27, the next popular European destination was among those remaining at Level 3.
•France
•Germany
•Greece
•Ireland
•Italy
• Netherlands
•Norway
•Portugal
•Spain
• England
Tour boats offer spectacular views of Istanbul. Turkey is at level 3 of the CDC.
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These are not the only spots of interest at Level 3. Many other destinations around the world are included in the “high” risk category of destinations, including:
• Brazil
•Canada
• Costa Rica
•Malaysia
•Mexico
•Korea
• Thailand
• turkey
Level 2
Late afternoon view of Journalist Park in Bogotá, Colombia. South American countries are currently at level 2.
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In the last 28 days, 50 to 100 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants have been reported at destinations designated as “Level 2: Covid-19 Moderate”. The CDC moved four locations to this level on Monday:
•Columbia
•Iraq
•Russia
• Saudi Arabia
This move was not good news for level 1 Colombia, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
This week, there are a total of 21 locations in the “Medium” risk category.
Level 1
The Taj Mahal is India’s most iconic building. India is currently level 1.
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To be listed as “Level 1: Covid-19 Low”, the destination must have up to 49 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 28 days. On June 27th, no new destinations were added to this category.
Some of the most popular places in this week’s “low” risk category include Indonesia, India and the Philippines.
do not know
Finally, there are destinations that the CDC considers to be at “unknown” risk due to lack of information. Usually, but not always, these are small, remote areas, or places of ongoing war or anxiety.
I rarely visit this week Djibouti Added to this category in the Horn of Africa.
The CDC advises banning travel to these locations simply because the risks are unknown. Other destinations in this category that typically attract more tourist attention include French Polynesia, Macau and the Maldives.
Health care professionals consider risk levels
According to CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Linawen, infection rates are just one “guideline” for travelers’ personal risk calculations.
“We’re in the pandemic phase, where people need to make their own decisions about the Covid-19 contract, based on medical conditions and risk tolerance,” said Wen, an emergency physician and professor. “. George Washington University Milken Institute Graduate School of Public Health with a degree in Health Policy and Management.
In addition to transmission speed, there are other important factors, according to Wen.
“The other is the precautions you need where you go, and the third is what you’re going to do when you get there,” she said.
“Are you planning to visit a lot of attractions and go to an indoor bar? It’s very different from lying on the beach all day and going to a place where you don’t plan to interact with others. It’s very different. Very different. Different levels of risk. “
Vaccination is the most important factor of safety for travel, as unvaccinated travelers are more likely to get sick and infect others with Covid-19.
It’s also important to consider what to do if you’re away from home and the test is positive.
Above image: Tropical beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Valentin Valkov / Adobe Stock)
Source: www.cnn.com
