This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
On July 1, 2020, the governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut called for travelers from California and several other states to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in their states.
According to New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, visitors from an additional eight states - California, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and Tennessee - would be required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in the state. This expands on existing restrictions for travelers from Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.
Meanwhile, New Jersey and Connecticut are advising travelers from 16 states to quarantine, including California.
The shifting geography of the COVID-19 outbreak has led to changes in travel regulations, with the tristate area's new restrictions now covering travelers from the nation's most populous states and several of the busiest airports in the country.
However, Massachusetts has relaxed its travel restrictions, no longer requiring visitors from several Northeast states to quarantine.
Other places are taking different approaches, such as Puerto Rico, which will require travelers to bring proof of a negative test taken within three days of their arrival, starting July 15.
