If you don’t have your own car, or your destination isn’t within walking distance, it’s been hard to figure out how to get there safely.
While public transit agencies have made improvements to decrease transmission aboard trains and buses, those who rely on carpooling or ride-sharing to get to work and other essential appointments have been left in the lurch.
On Sunday (Feb. 28), the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (CDC) released a guide on how to carpool or ride-share safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the CDC, the driver and passengers should complete COVID self-checks prior to getting into the vehicle, and to not ride if they are experiencing any symptoms, have recently travelled outside of Canada or are self-isolating due to government rules.
Riders and drivers should also spread out as much as possible in the vehicle, wear their masks and travel with the same group of people each time. Rotating different people in and out could increase how many people are exposed.
While in the car, windows should be kept open to increase air circulation and the vehicle’s ventilation should be set to bring in fresh air, not just recirculate the air inside the car. It’s also best to avoid eating or drinking.
Aside from that, the CDC said it’s important clean high contact areas regularly and to sanitize your hands before and after the trip.
Do you need to carpool or take a rideshare? When travelling with people outside of your household:
✔ï¸Spread out as much as possible.
✔ï¸Wear a mask over your nose and mouth.
✔ï¸Travel with the same people each time
More tips: https://t.co/OEcUFb38dn pic.twitter.com/dEAA1WHy6M— BCCDC (@CDCofBC) February 28, 2021
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