Living with Corona and Travel

“All of us have to learn to live with Corona as any remedy or vaccine for the same is going to take its own time”, is the consistent feedback from all the experts and leaders. During these difficult times, Indian government’s initiatives in bringing stranded citizens abroad by air (AI’s Vande Bharat mission) or sending labourers/people stuck up during lockdown to their home states by Shramik special trains (with Sleeper class) or running special Rajdhani type trains (with AC class)- supported by state/local governments transportation arrangements are all commendable. Government sources always claim that safety guidelines are being followed. But it is also to be monitored by the governments whether any Covid-19 positive cases resulted after such travel(s), despite precautions.
Recent first hand experiences (good or bad both) of such travellers themselves (especially those who had travel time of 8-10 hours or more), will be of immense help to all as well as government and can guide us into the future. By now it is evident that travelling is a necessity (and not a luxury). Local circles can appeal to such travellers to share their actual experiences with respect to the following aspects:
- Seating arrangement (middle berth/seat vacant/alternate vacancies?);
- Sanitization arrangements;
- Whether social distancing practically achieved throughout (till destination);
- Whether travellers were wearing masks throughout their travel (appears to be very difficult) or at least while seating/ approaching fellow passengers;
- Condition of toilets- cleanliness, flushing, sanitization especially as the destination was approaching;
- Whether & how food (if any) was provided, cleanliness of seats/berths and space in between after taking food and arrangement of disposal of trash;
- In the absence of any blankets/bedsheets, whether cabin/bogie atmosphere was bearable (AC) or too cold for sensitive/senior passengers;
- Any other helpful experiences, future dos and don’ts they can share. more  

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I think more than 80% of the cases in the country are asymptomatic. Hence the worry is less and we only have to exercise caution. I also strongly feel only symptomatic cases should be tested and treated in hospitals. More the testing, more no of asymptomatic cases. But having said this, community transmission has also begun in major cities having congested areas. Need to focus more in these areas. more  
Ground Fact staged seconding my Study Result. Govts, People to Coordinate more  
Travelling is necessity and can not be avoided. However one should take precaution and follow the guide lines issued by the concern authorities from time to time for safety of self and other co-passengers. more  
Remaining with Mr Sathe's query, it should be presumed that passengers would have been Covid-tested before boarding the planes and on arrival. Also, the numbers quoted of passengers in one aircraft has in general been half or less than half its capacity; this should answer the question. "Do gaz ki doori" would appear to be somewhat far-fetched inside an aeroplane. more  
The information sought for in the post could be collected by an independent impartial media from those undertook journey on resuming the transport facilities for the stranded people rather than individually by those comcerned travellers. Either wait for some more time or in the event of unavoidable circumstances, undertake journey at own risk following the much advocated precautions. more  
Travelling is necessary and it can not be avoided, when our family members work or stay outside his home town. Necessary precautions to be provided, while travelling. more  
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