Since the Coronavirus The pandemic started in March. Many states have rolling travel restrictions that change frequently. The coronavirus case rates in both a traveler’s place of origin and destination can determine whether a trip across national borders – even a short one – can lead to the necessary tests or to quarantine.
Now, with an increase in US infections, even more states are updating their guidelines as well Tightening their restrictions before the holiday travel season.
If you’re planning on driving or flying out of the state soon, leave the prosecution of the dizzying restrictions to the pros. A few months into the pandemic, there are easy-to-use resources that keep track of the most up-to-date quarantine and testing rules in the US so you don’t have to. Here are some bookmark options.
[An interactive guide to traveling safely for the holidays]
AAA covid-19 map and road trip planner
The travel agency AAA does not require membership to use theirs Online travel map covid-19It lists the latest state and local travel restrictions and provides links to local resources on logs.
City-wide, state-wide, and state-wide rules are laid down, with state-wide restrictions being color-coded to indicate which states have quarantine or testing requirements, mask mandates, or stay-at-home orders. The interactive feature also lets you view the total number of coronavirus cases by state or county, and view existing border closures and road checkpoints.
A mobile road trip planner from AAA, TripTik.AAA.comcan also help you plan your road trip if you want to determine which rest stops, gas stations, restaurants and hotels will stay open along your route.
United air travel restrictions map
United Airlines launched its own in September color coded map of US travel restrictions for air travelers. The color-coded map lists the coronavirus restrictions (or lack thereof) for each state. The interstate restrictions, the health forms required for entry at the airport and the local conditions, e.g. B. whether restaurants, non-essential shops and museums are open, itemized. Clicking each state reveals more detailed details, including mask requirements and links to local health departments.
United also has one for international travel global version of the map with country-specific information.
Multistate dashboard
To get a detailed look at each state’s coronavirus restrictions, the government company Multistate has a State and local policy dashboard organized by jurisdiction. By scrolling down to a specific state or jurisdiction in the alphabetical list, you can view the exact details of existing travel rules, registration restrictions, and the current stage of the reopening. Links to local health orders, mask mandates, and school closings are also included.
The tool is divided into two dashboards: one for states and another for alphabetically sorted local jurisdictions like cities and counties. Some major cities or counties in coronavirus-affected areas have different rules than their state.
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