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Business Bulletin: Tips for travel during the coronavirus pandemic

FILE - In this Monday, April 27, 2020, file photo, provided by Vince Warburton, passengers get off an American Airlines flight after they landed at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. Social media has been bursting with photos of crowded planes amid the pandemic. That raises the question of how it's even possible when air travel is down more than 90% from a year ago. In some cases, airlines are creating the crowds by canceling other flights and packing passengers onto fewer planes. (Vince Warburton via AP) FILE - In this Monday, April 27, 2020, file photo, provided by Vince Warburton, passengers get off an American Airlines flight after they landed at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. Social media has been bursting with photos of crowded planes amid the pandemic. That raises the question of how it's even possible when air travel is down more than 90% from a year ago. In some cases, airlines are creating the crowds by canceling other flights and packing passengers onto fewer planes. (Vince Warburton via AP)

By Jim Winsett June 18, 2020 4 min read

Q: Our family has decided to plan a vacation for next month. Considering COVID-19 restrictions, what advice may BBB provide?

A: The coronavirus has disrupted life, from a simple trip to the grocery store to planning the family vacation this summer. The Centers for Disease Control is recommending families stay within the U.S. for their travels or even just stay close to home.

If your family is still making plans for a vacation, consider these CDC recommendations:

* Never travel if you’re sick or have been exposed to COVID-19; the same goes for anyone within your group.

* Always take a face mask with for public places.