Scientists talk about the dirtiest places at the airport
At major airports, tourists have a very high chance of encountering bacteria: germs can be on catering tables, in toilets and in places in the waiting room.
According to Dr. Alison Galdy (University of Minnesota), the risk of catching an infection during a flight is very high, and the best way to avoid getting sick is to avoid so-called viral zones.
The publication Travel & Leisure calls the most polluted surfaces - toilet handles, armrests, stalls and handrails.
The biggest risk is the plastic baggage containers that passengers use when searching. In them, travelers often fold everything from inhalers to baby diapers. Few people care about the cleanliness of boxes.
Doctors advise tourists to use hand sanitizer and not touch their faces because it promotes the spread of germs.