How the rich are avoiding the coronavirus

"For example, private terminals where guests are greeted and given their own suite. Check-in, customs and security are all done privately and guests are then taken to the doors of the aircraft. Members can request for the jetty to be cleared so they minimize the interactions with other passengers on their way to their seat," said a spokeswoman.

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Luxury private health -

Many people have private health insurance. In fact, in some countries, such as the US, it is almost imperative that you do. But the rich are trying to avoid emergency rooms and crowded hospitals and clinics at all costs—literally.

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Luxury private health -

A New York provider, Sollis Health, offers VIP emergency rooms as part of their family membership. It costs about US$8,000 a year. According to the medical director of Sollis, Dr. Ben Stein, membership inquiries have spiked since the arrival of Covid-19.

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Education -

Even before many schools started to close down across the world, wealthy children had already left the classrooms.

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Education -

Those who can afford private tuition have started implementing it as soon as there were concerns about the coronavirus.

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Education -

Adam Caller, CEO at Tutors International, which provides elite private tuition services, reported a massive increase in requests since the arrival of Covid-19.

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Getting tested -

Most countries will only test people with a high chance of being infected. This is done so that the national health services can cope with the outbreak.

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United Kingdom -

In the UK for instance, the National Health Service is only testing people who had contact with anyone infected or if someone had recently traveled to a high-risk country.

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Getting tested -

All testing should be done centrally, so private clinics are unable to provide them. But where there's a will (and money), there's a way.

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The rich pay for testing -

An employee from a private clinic in Harley Street in London has confirmed that they send clients' samples abroad to be tested.

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Bunkers -

A California-based company called Vivos Group, that builds underground shelters, has also seen an increase in business.

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Bunkers -

The company has a cold war bunker in Indiana that can accommodate 80 people. They also have 575 bunkers in South Dakota.

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Yachts - Many wealthy people are choosing to spend their vacation away from dry land. But, of course, only the wealthy can afford such luxury.

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N95 face masks -

There has been a huge increase in demand for the only masks that seem to offer some level of protection. C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries, a pharmacy in New York City, said they have a waiting list of 300 people.

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Face masks -

UK company Cambridge Mask Company reported that demand for their masks increased 20 to 30 times.

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Face masks -

The wealthy like to be protected in style, so the fashion industry has delivered. Demand for masks such as the Airinum Urban Air Mask 2.0 (US$69) continues, and this and similar products are sold out.

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Prevention - Most people are doing their best to prevent catching and spreading the coronavirus. This includes the important step of washing your hands with soap and water.

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Hand sanitizer -

The use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers can also help, but the rich don't just use a regular gel.

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Designer hand sanitizer - While most people would just buy a cheap bottle, the wealthy are buying other products. Luxury products include those from Olyka and Bryedo.

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How the rich are avoiding the coronavirus

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HEALTH Covid-19

The Covid-19 outbreak has reached global proportions. Countries are doing their best to deal with the spread of the new coronavirus, and many people all over the world are taking the recommended steps to stay safe and keep others safe.

While there isn't a vaccine for the coronavirus yet, those who can afford it have other tools at their disposal to avoid the virus. Overcrowded places can be avoided, and access to the best doctors and facilities can be arranged. And if things get really ugly, well, they can escape to a safe location.

Click through this gallery and find out what the wealthy are doing to protect themselves against the coronavirus.