WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Bradley International Airport is expected to release new information about holiday travel guidelines sometime Tuesday.
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Currently, the airport closely follows recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
As of now, travelers must:
- Wear a mask.
- Take a COVID test/provide negative test results.
- Social distance.
They’re also encouraged to:
- Check in to flights with their phone.
- Have family and friends wait for them in the cell phone parking lot.
- Bring hand sanitizer when they travel.
To help keep travelers safe, the airport has:
- Added overhead announcements about social distancing.
- Increased frequency of cleaning and sanitizing high-traffic and high-touchpoint areas.
- Made changes to airport dining.
- Added hand sanitizer stations/allowing passengers to bring 12 ounces per person in a carry-on.
- Added plexiglass shields.
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The CDC recommends avoiding those that are high-risk for contracting COVID. Also, travelers should be mindful of stops or layovers that could increase their exposure to the virus.
Currently, 46 states are on Connecticut’s travel advisory list.
