9 tech-related tools to help you stay safe while post-pandemic traveling
Planes, trains and automobiles are packed for travel. Thanks to the vaccine, the pandemic sheltered are ready for the great outdoors, new places to explore and ways to revel post-lockdown.
Clearly, people are ready to break free of the shackles of the pandemic and start to travel again—record numbers of people are booking flights. However, not everyone is fully vaccinated and depending on where you're traveling, temperatures may be taken before boarding or at your destination. There may even be proof of negative COVID-19 test results required. If you're ready to travel, it's smart to take precautions for your health and your safety. Here are nine items to make travel more comfortable and safer.
"As travel picks up, many destinations will require proof of either a vaccination, antibodies, or a negative test," said Sean Parsons, Ellume's founder and CEO. "Continued testing will remain important as a Harris poll indicates that around 10% of Americans aren't very eager to get the vaccine, though they're not really hesitant either." He explained that with his dedicated app, "users follow step-by-step instructions to perform a COVID-19 test including a self-collected mid-turbinate swab. The sample is analyzed and results are automatically transmitted to the user's smartphone via Bluetooth within 15 minutes." Parsons claims it is the only test with built-in controls ensuring samples are accurately taken.
There are wands and there are little boxes, but this seems to provide more "give" for items and also will keep items clean and sanitized with UV-C LED tech. The manufacturer claims it can kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses at the DNA level 10 times faster than any other sanitizer. Interchangeable phone and platform clips keep items in place to ensure UV exposure and coverage. Free of mercury and chemicals with an advanced safety lock to prevent UV exposure, safe for children and pets, and it seems like an ideal carry-on item. The device comes in black ($49.95), grey ($55.66) and red ($66.13).
