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Laffy Kat

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20. Please make sure you wear protective eye googles in the plane and airport.

Reply to Croney (Original post)

Tue Aug 18, 2020, 10:57 PM

Aug 2020

I saw an interview with an immunologist who took every precaution on the airplane except eye googles and he is convinced that's how he contracted COVID. They are quite inexpensive and will be worth the peace of mind.

Have a great trip!

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Probably a bad idea, but I booked a flight to Louisiana. [View all] Croney Aug 2020 OP

Enjoy both of your trips. In_The_Wind Aug 2020 #1

Thank you! Croney Aug 2020 #3

my sister in law..over 60 and a cancer survivor flew a full plane from Seattle to Oklahoma.. samnsara Aug 2020 #2

I agree, your SIL made a better decision. She was needed, and she went. Croney Aug 2020 #5

You'll be glad you went. klook Aug 2020 #4

I think you're right! Croney Aug 2020 #6

Go and be with your Mother because you will regret if she passes without you ever seeing kimbutgar Aug 2020 #7

Yes, that is my fear. This has happened to so many people. Croney Aug 2020 #8

My parents passed away years ago and I was with them both the last day they were alive kimbutgar Aug 2020 #13

Sometimes you have to take the risk frazzled Aug 2020 #9

I'm glad you're in driving distance, I'm sure she was happy to see you. Croney Aug 2020 #10

Remember to protect your eyes Cadfael Aug 2020 #11

My eyes? I need this advice. Should I wear sunglasses? Croney Aug 2020 #12

the airlines are taking covid precautions Skittles Aug 2020 #14

Thank you! I'm going to be wearing my Biden/Harris mask. Croney Aug 2020 #17

there you go Skittles Aug 2020 #18

Thanks! 😁 Croney Aug 2020 #19

I read that the window seat has the best ventilation Submariner Aug 2020 #15

That's what I booked; I had read that too. Croney Aug 2020 #16

Please make sure you wear protective eye googles in the plane and airport. Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #20

Thanks, I will get some! Croney Aug 2020 #21