The desire to get out and hit the road is strong right now, especially because last school holidays we were all home-bound, so if you're lucky enough to be going away over winter the experts want you to do your homework.
So don't feel awkward about asking your friends and family about any potential exposure they may have recently had before you commit to a holiday."Sharing a house or camping facilities with a group of extended family members or family groups is one of the higher risk activities," Dr Stelzer-Braid says.
"Being COVID safe shouldn't stop as soon as you are on holiday," Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine president Dr Ewen McPhee said. "But if the result is positive for COVID-19, you will need to get back home to self-isolate, rather than continue your holiday and risk the health of other skiers, boarders and staff."And think about how you can mitigate risks when you return home from any holiday.
Most people are worn down and in need of a release so not being able to partake in normal holiday traditions will leave many frustrated and upset.Marie Taylor shared this photo with the ABC of her family camping in their backyard last school holidays.
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