Travel now?
I'm trying to decide whether to travel to SA this September/October - Peru in particular, staying in country. Currently their vaccination rate for at least the first shot is around 30%. They had very high infection rates during the spring surge, to the point where one person I know believes this created a level of herd immunity throughout the country. The WHO weekly confirmed new cases chart is quite low.
This is a difficult decision to make, mostly assessing the level of risk, and whether it's of a level of high concern. Another variable is the potential for an upcoming surge; the delta and lambda variants becoming established.
Then there is the issue of "gringo traveling in small villages" and the local population's perceived threat that a traveler may spread covid. Yes, I'm vaccinated, but I wonder what the perceptions well be. Will the traveler be shunned, cautiously or reluctantly welcomed...
I'm interested in hearing what other travelers are thinking about this issue.
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