How to Improve Protection Against COVID-19 While Traveling on Airplanes

Airports are packed with travelers going ahead with their holiday plans despite the relentless onslaught of the Omicron variant. Virologist Dr. Paula Cannon says that if you’re flying for the holidays, the best way to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19 is to never take your mask off on the plane — even for eating and drinking. She also recommends turning on the air nozzle above your seat on full blast, to create a “cone” of fresh filtered air around you.