As the vaccinations are distributed, more people are getting their shots. The travels will be starting soon, and for the same reason, the U.S. government has come up with a State By State Guide of May 2021 Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Let’s dig into the blog and be aware of the state restrictions.
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Alaska
It is not testing domestic guests. Although, visitors from out of state must get their 72 to 48 hours ago negative report at the airport. The travelers still need to fill out a Travel declaration form.
A fully vaccinated person(if they got their second dose 14 days ago ) won’t be tested or kept in self-quarantine.
Alaska airport is also planning to give its visitors a free Covid-19 vaccine from 1st June 2021.
California
The state requests visitors who are partially or not fully vaccinated to quarantine for ten days upon the arrival.
In Los Angeles, visitors out of state and 16+ age have to fill out an online form to the Department of Public Health’s travel requirements. (There is a fine of $500 if you fail to submit the form)
Connecticut is requesting their travellers to carry a negative report and post-arrival 10-day quarantine still recommended. They have come up with CDC travel guideline that travellers must go through.
The state of Washington Dc requested travelers coming from low-risk places to carry their negative report taken 72 hours before the travelling date. While the visitors from high-risk areas have negative information also keep themselves in quarantine for at least ten days post-arrival.
Fully vaccinated visitors have to carry your documents to avoid testing and prolonged procedures.
Vermont and Rhode Island
The islands are also following the same rules as Washington. The state requests visitors to show adverse reports and ask them for self-quarantine. Whether you were fully vaccinated 14 days ago or recovered from covid 90 days before, showing your documentation will help you avoid tests.
Oregon
Is requesting out of state travelers to self-quarantine themselves 14 days post-arrival. While for fully vaccinated, quarantine is not required.
New York
The city is asking its visitors to fill New Your Travel Health Department form. According to the CDC guidelines, the visitors are requested to do a self-quarantine post-arrival. Else, the state is not following much testing and procedures.
New Jersey
New Jersey is requesting the travelers to maintain a 14 days quarantine if coming from out of state; even if you have submitted your negative report, they ask you to support at least a 7-day self-quarantine post-arrival. While if you are full vaccinated or recovered from covid-19 90 days before, you need not follow the above rules. Yet, masks are still required.
some of the states
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississipi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North and South Carolina, North and South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming,(May 4th, 2021)The U.S. visitors are allowed to travel and visit Alabama. As of now, the state has no travel restrictions. Although, small communities within the states might have their own rules regarding the Covid situation. Remember you still have to wear masks and maintain social distance in public places. The states have come up with CDC travel guideline that travelers must go through.
Other than these rules and regulations, travelers or citizens are requested to follow social distancing and should not forget to wear their masks. You can visit the particular state’s official website for more detailed knowledge.
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