The pandemic of coronavirus led to a significant reduction in the number of business trips, especially foreign-due to closed boundaries and suspended air traffic. However, domestic business trips in Russia for some time became impossible due to the introduction of quarantine measures.
Nevertheless, the situation is gradually stabilizing, and business trips during the coronavirus in Russia resumed, albeit not yet on full scale. In this article we will analyze whether business trips in Russia are allowed under the coronavirus and what factors must be taken into account when planning the trip.
Features of a business trip in coronavirus conditions
The business trips during coronavirus are not officially prohibited, but are associated with additional risks that should be taken into account when planning.
Firstly, until the pandemic has finally come to naught, there is a non-level probability that the employee will get sick during the trip.
Therefore, it is very important to observe all the recommended precautions – to wear a mask, observe a social distance, wash your hands regularly and treat them with an antiseptic, avoid places of mass accumulation of people, abstain from handshakes, etc. In addition, it is not recommended to send employees from the risk group – that is, those who are older than 60 years old or have chronic diseases.
Secondly, during the pandemic, the risk of sudden introduction of quarantine restrictions or the cessation of air traffic between cities and countries increases, which can seriously violate your plans. Also, a situation often arises when the declared measures are canceled in connection with the exacerbation of the epidemiological situation in the region. So it is worth being prepared in advance for such changes and take into account these risks in preparation for a business trip.
Organization of a business trip during coronavirus
So, what can be done to make a business trip during the pandemic still take place?
Firstly, it is important collect as much information as possible about the current situation In the country or region of destination, to make sure that quarantine has not been introduced there, there is a transport message, entry (if the trip is foreign) is allowed and the probability of introducing strict restrictions during the trip was minimized.
Secondly, given the risks of canceling the trip, it makes sense Buy tickets with the possibility of free return or transfer of dates. In case of cancellation of the event, even because of the introduction of anticoronavirus restrictions, the grounds for returning the ticket, if it is bought at a irrevocable tariff.
Another way to slightly reduce risks – Build medical insurance Coating in case of coronavirus. If insurance is mandatory for foreign trips, then on business trips in Russia, many neglect this opportunity to be safe.
You can also consider Using a taxi or car sharing As an alternative to public transport, which will make the trip less risky.
