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Passengers are seen wearing protective masks and gloves at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, United States on March 29, 2020.
- Only "essential travel" is currently being advised in three US states, as the country - and the entire world - attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
- "Essential travel" has yet to be defined in exact terms by President Trump, but the CDC and US State Department is warning Americans not to travel to any foreign country at this time.
- However, employees of critical infrastructure, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, have been exempted from CDC domestic travel advisories.
- If you are required to travel during the coronavirus pandemic, washing your hands, avoiding contact with other people and shared surfaces, and wearing a mask may be a few tactics to protect yourself from being infected.
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As people nationwide and across the world are encouraged to stay home, those who must perform what's been called "essential travel" may find themselves worrying about how to best protect themselves from contracting the coronavirus.
Insider consulted expert advice in order to determine how to best prevent yourself from contracting the coronavirus during essential travel.
From maintaining social distance to checking into the airport ahead of time, here are 11 ways to protect yourself and others while traveling.
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