Swine Flu & Travel Insurance - Updated 24 July
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 24 July 2009 | Views [5021]
WorldNomads.com's Insurance Director, Graham Kingaby, gives an overview of how the current Swine Flu outbreak could affect your travel insurance cover.
Regardless of who your current travel insurance provider might be
- Check with your provider to see what their cover is as it relates to both cancellation and medical coverage, particularly in regards to travel warnings from your local government.
- Travel insurance policies can vary between underwriters, so please ensure that you read the Policy Wording Documents prior to purchasing.
Advice for World Nomads Policy Holders
This information is provided by the insurers who underwrite the policies for World Nomads customers.
It is relevant for:
- customers currently travelling
- customers who have purchased but have not yet departed
- those considering purchasing
- those considering travel to these areas who have not yet purchased a policy
NOTE: Latest Advice available for Aust/NZ residents: 09 July 2009
Click here to read the information (PDF format, 36K. Updated 09 July 2009)
NOTE: Latest Advice available for UK, US and Rest of World residents: 24 July 2009
Click here to read the information (PDF format, 120K. Updated 24 July 2009)
Avoiding Swine Flu: tips for travellers
Swine Flu can be spread from person to person, so travelers, particularly in affected areas are advised to:
- Use frequent hand washing
- Sanitary disposal of dirty tissues
- Avoidance of those with cough, sneeze or flu-like symptoms.
- Also, those who are sick with flu-like symptoms should stay home from work or school and seek medical attention immediately.
As the disease outbreaks are changing constantly, it is best to refer
to reputable news sources for up to date information about the spread.
Additionally, check out the FluTracker map.
Questions? Contact Customer Service
If you have any specific questions in the meantime, do not hesitate to contact Customer Service.
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Keep Travelling Safely
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