Vacation in the time of corona?

Sipping a glass of Pinot Noir in the South of France, eating a wood-baked pizza in Italy, or floating down a gondola in Venice sounds like the ideal vacation we all need.

- Dr Vijaita Syngle

Unfortunately, the global pandemic has converted a leisure trip into a minefield of risk and uncertainty. Someone put it wisely—“It’s better to be safe than sorry.” To forewarn yourself of the perils of your next adventure, here are a few things to consider and keep in mind if you are planning to travel after all.

Your age: The elderly, especially those over the age of 75, and children are the ones most vulnerable to the complications of coronavirus disease.