Newsletter
Dear Guest,
Given the current situation on the AH1N1 virus spread around the world, we would like to share some valuable information with you regarding the preventative measures that Galapagos National Park has issued for passengers as well as staff members in the travel and tourism industry. If you are about to travel to Galapagos, please consider the following information for your arrival:
All employees at the airports and ports must use disposable gloves and masks
Foot disinfection at the arrival gate of the airports in Baltra and San Cristobal and at the docks while embarking and disembarking
All arrival halls will be fumigated with a wide spectrum disinfectant prior to the arrival of each aircraft
Any waste material must remain on board the aircraft and cannot be unloaded in the islands
All passengers arriving to the islands must disinfect their hands with alcohol prior to leaving the arrival halls
We would also like to share some practical tips on how to prevent the catching and spreading of this virus in Galapagos. You can try the following:
Wash Your HandsDon't Cover Your Sneezes and Coughs With Your Hands
Don't Touch Your Face
Wear a mask on places where there is heavy flow of people , like airports.
Drink Plenty of Fluids
Exercise Regularly
Eat dark green, red, and yellow vegetables and fruits.
Eat Yogurt
Don't Smoke
Cut Alcohol Consumption
Relax
We hope you enjoy the Galapagos Islands and don´t miss our next newsletter with more on traveling and Galapagos information.
Until Next Time,Galapagos Odyssey
