LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
People gather on the beach in Miami Beach, Florida on June 16, 2020. – Florida is reporting record daily totals of new coronavirus cases, but you’d never know it looking at the Sunshine State’s increasingly busy beaches and hotels. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled during the COVID-19 pandemic. With US coronavirus cases around the 6.6 million mark, many nations continue to view America with trepidation. The European Union has omitted the United States from its list of countries whose tourists may visit. Americans still can’t vacation in their neighbor to the north, Canada, nor head to many Asian favorites such as Thailand. While most US travelers are staying close to home with short-distance car trips, some still want to go abroad. For those people, there are still popular vacation options such as Mexico, Ireland and South Korea. And the list has been slowly growing. Whether travel to “open” international destinations is responsible or advisable is up to you. It’s worth noting that since the pandemic is ongoing, anything can change at any time. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US State Department provide COVID-19 risk assessments by country. The vast majority on the CDC website are deemed “high risk.” The State Department categorizes most nations as Level 3, or “reconsider travel.” What follows is a list of countries, in alphabetical order, where it’s still possible for US passport holders to go for a vacation. Country-by-country breakdown Albania On the gorgeous Adriatic Sea, Albania has resumed international commercial flights. The US Embassy website states that while there’s no COVID-19 test requirements, you can expect a health screening. “Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice,” it also states. Antigua and Barbuda US travelers to Antigua and Barbuda “arriving by air must present a negative COVID-19-RT-PCR (real time polymerase chain reaction) test result, taken within seven days of their flight,” according an advisory on the country’s tourism website. Visitors are subject to monitoring by health officials for 14 days and another COVID-19 test may be required, which could mean quarantining while waiting for the result. Masks are required in public spaces. Violations can involve stiff fines and even jail time. Armenia Turkey’s intriguing neighbor to the east is open for US tourists to explore. Travelers will need to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival or face mandatory isolation for 14 days. Passengers who get tested must isolate until they get a negative result. A list of testing sites can be found on Zvartnots International Airport’s website. Aruba US passengers from 24 states, including California and Florida, are required to upload a negative COVID-19 test result via Aruba’s embarkation/disembarkation card process 72 hours before arrival. Travelers arriving from the other 26 states can opt to have a test taken upon arrival, though the test must be prepaid and you must quarantine while awaiting results. Aruba also requires travelers to be insured. The Aruba tourism site has all the specific health requirements for incoming passengers, which are considerable. The Bahamas The Bahamas has a mandatory 14-day quarantine for inbound passengers. Visitors must request a health visa before travel, upload and later present negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result no more than before arrival. Updates can be found on the islands’ COVID-19 travel website. Bangladesh NEW: US citizens may travel to this culturally rich South Asian nation. The US Embassy in Bangladesh says you must have a “medical certificate with English translation” stating you’re negative for COVID-19, with the test taken within 72 hours of travel. You must also “home quarantine” for 14 days even with a negative test. Barbados Barbados implemented new safeguards for visitors and residents when it reopened in July. Travelers must complete an online immigration card, which can be done 72 hours before departure and submitted 24 hours before traveling. The form includes health questions, including whether the traveler has a negative COVID-19 test result. US travelers are encouraged to use this method rather than taking a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. Belarus While in the midst of mass protests, the borders of Belarus are open to Americans. There are no restrictions on entry, although passengers should expect temperature checks at Minsk National Airport. Bermuda Bermuda requires each inbound passenger (regardless of age) to apply for travel authorization, at the cost of $75 per adult and $30 for flight crew and children 9 and younger. Visitors who do not have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result will not be given authorization to travel to Bermuda. Upon arrival, passengers must present the pre-departure negative test results and submit to an additional COVID-19 test and quarantine until the results are ready. More tests are required after day three, seven and 14. Be sure you read and understand all the requirements before you go. Brazil While Brazil maintains a “Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) due to COVID-19” by the US State Department, its borders are open to US visitors who show proof of health insurance that is valid in Brazil and covers the entire stay. Because of the pandemic, “only emergency American Citizen Services are available at the US Embassy in Brasilia and Consulates General” throughout the country. Cambodia If you have $2,000 and want a Cambodian adventure, it’s a real option. Rules are stringent. Visitors must present a negative test taken no more than 72 hours upon arrival. You then must take another COVID-19 test, and if negative, the remaining funds will be returned minus $160 to cover the cost of the test and a fully catered day in a waiting center. A positive test result carries serious financial and social consequences, involving hospitalization, medical care and the 14-day quarantine of all fellow inbound flight passengers and additional affiliated expenses. Costa Rica As of September 1, US tourists from the following places may enter Costa Rica: Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Travelers’ residency in these states is to be verified by driver’s license. Visitors must also complete a “health pass” form show negative on COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 48 hours of travel. You must have proof of travel medical insurance, which you can get in Costa Rica. Croatia Ignoring the EU ban Americans traveling to Europe, Croatia began welcoming US tourists in July. Travelers need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test,”not older than 48 hours (starting from the time of taking the swab until arrival at the border crossing),” according to an alert on the website of the US Embassy in Zagreb. Dominica This eastern Caribbean island reopened to international tourism in early August. All travelers to Dominica must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, recorded between 24 and 72 hours before arrival, and complete an electronic Immigration and Customs form via Dominica’s online portal 24 hours before traveling. US travelers should expect further testing and screening. Dominican Republic Through September 14, people traveling to the Dominican Republic have to show a negative PCR COVID-19 test on arrival that’s five days old or less. Otherwise, you are given a test and a health evaluation there. Starting September 15, DR authorities will give breath tests to no more than 10% of random passengers plus anyone showing symptoms. Dubai Visitors to Dubai must have medical travel insurance to cover any COVID-19 treatment and present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 96 hours of arrival. You must complete a “health declaration form” before departing to confirm they are not experiencing any coronavirus symptoms. Furthermore, “tourists are required to register all their details in the COVID-19 DXB app on arrival,” according to the Visit Dubai website. Ecuador Ecuador requires US travelers to present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 10 days of arrival to avoid quarantine. Testing is available for those who don’t have a negative result. You must quarantine at an approved facility while waiting for results. The Galapagos islands’ require visitors to take another COVID-19 PCR test and present negative results within 96 hours of arrival in Ecuador. Egypt All international travelers to Egypt need to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before arrival. Travelers must present paper copies; digital copies aren’t accepted. Children 5 and younger are exempt. On September 1, Egypt reopened Luxor and Aswan governorates to international visitors, including temples, archaeological sites and museums. Ethiopia Known for its surreal landscapes and ancient culture, Ethiopia requires arriving US citizens to have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test issued 72 hours before arrival. In addition, Ethiopia requires a 14-day quarantine. French Polynesia US travelers are welcome to the islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora. French Polynesia requires a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure, to be presented before boarding. Passengers must complete a “sanitary entry form” detailing their state of health and agree to report symptoms and submit to additional testing deemed necessary. Ghana A West African jewel, Ghana is open to US travelers. You must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result that’s 72 hours old or less. Arriving passengers then must take a second test that costs $150. There’s also a temperature screening. Haiti Arriving passengers must complete a health form and self-quarantine for 14 days. According to the US Embassy in Haiti, “The Ministry of Public Health will check in with passengers three times after arrival in Haiti, using information provided in the health declaration form, to determine any onset of COVID-19 symptoms.” Honduras Travel to Honduras is permitted with a negative COVID-19 PCR and/or serology test. There may also be a quarantine requirement for passengers who have symptoms. Honduras is rated Level 4: Do not travel by the US State Department. Ireland US travelers were never banned from visiting Ireland, but you must finish 14-day quarantine upon arrival and fill out a “passenger locator form.” Jamaica Jamaica requires completion of an online “travel authorization” and the possibility of being tested upon arrival. All passengers arriving from the US are required to upload negative COVID-19 test results to receive travel authorization. The test date must be less than 10 days of arrival. Be sure to read the website’s requirements carefully before you plan your trip as it has explicit instructions about taking tests and where you can go. Kenya Kenya is open to US travelers with a negative COVID-19 test result taken 96 hours or less upon arrival and who pass a health screening. The State Department has issued a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory because of COVID-19 and says exercise increased caution because of crime. The Maldives The Maldives has reopened to all international tourists, but as of September 2 was considered to be in a state of emergency because of COVID-19. Starting September 10, all arriving tourists must present a negative PCR certificate taken within 72 hours of arrival. See the Maldives’ official tourism website for details. Malta Travelers wishing to sidestep the EU travel ban and who are willing to quarantine can visit Malta. Passengers who transit via a “safe corridor country” that allows US visitors may enter Malta after they’ve been in that country for 14 days. For example, US travelers can stay 14 days in Croatia or Turkey and then be eligible to enter Malta. All passengers must fill out Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Forms before departure. Mexico Though the land border between the United States and Mexico remains closed through September 21, US travelers can still fly to Mexico. No testing requirements are in place, but the State Department lists numerous states to avoid because of crime. You can expect temperature checks and other screenings upon arrival. Montenegro Montenegro welcomes Americans with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result or a positive coronavirus antibody test result, neither older than 72 hours. Travelers 5 and younger than do not have to show test results. According to the US Embassy in Montenegro, “Travelers must not have stopped, nor transited through, countries that are not permitted to enter Montenegro within the previous 15 days.” Morocco NEW: This North Africa favorite is open to specific US travelers only. You must have reservations with a Moroccan hotel or travel agency or be invited by a Moroccan company for business, the US Embassy in Morocco says. A printed, negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 48 hours and a serological test (can be outside 48 hours) are required. Expect a health screening, but no mandatory quarantines are in place. Limited flights available. Namibia US citizens can visit the desert nation of Namibia, which requires a negative COVID-19 PCR test result that’s 72 hours old or less. There are health screenings at the airport and all international travelers still must also quarantine for seven days in a government-approved facility. North Macedonia North Macedonia is open for tourists. No tests or quarantines are required, but airports conduct thermal screenings for all passengers. Rwanda All international visitors must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 120 hours of departure to Rwanda. They also must take a second test upon arrival, shelter in a hotel and receive their results within a day. The national parks are open, including primate tracking. Serbia According to the US Embassy in Serbia, there are no restrictions to US citizens. But travelers could expect that to change with little or no advance notice. St. Barts The island of St. Barts reopened to international travelers in late June. Visitors are required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, taken within 72 hours of arrival. Those staying longer than a week will need to pay about $150 for an additional test on their eighth day. St. Lucia US citizens traveling to St. Lucia must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken within seven days of arrival. Visitors must also complete a travel registration form arrive with a printed copy. Visitors must have confirmed reservations at a COVID-certified property for the duration of their trip. And tourists must stay where they have registered unless the hotel has set up an approved excursion. St. Maarten St. Maarten has reopened to US travelers, who must complete an online immigration card before travel and upload a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival. St. Vincent and the Grenadines All US travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines must thave a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken seven days or less upon arrival. You’ll need to do second test once you get there. You can read the rest of the updated protocols here on this PDF document. South Korea US travelers can visit South Korea, but you must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. According to the US Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea, “Generally speaking, US citizens traveling to [South] Korea from the United States as tourists on the 90-day visa-waiver program do not need a COVID-19 test prior to travel but will be tested upon arrival … and may be subject to quarantine in government facilities at their own expense.” Tanzania A favorite for safaris, Tanzania is open to tourists. Incoming passengers are required to fill out a health surveillance form and have a health screening. You might also have to take a COVID-19 test. Turkey There no restrictions for US citizens traveling to Turkey, although passengers must complete an information form and prepare to be checked for coronavirus symptoms. In addition, the US Embassy and Consulates in Turkey says all US citizens must purchase tickets for onward travel to the United States. Turks and Caicos Visitors to the Turks and Caicos must provide a negative COVID-19 test result and the test must have been taken within five days of arrival. Children 9 and younger are exempt. Travelers must complete an online health questionnaire and carry travel medical insurance to cover any COVID-19-related costs. United Kingdom US travelers may travel to the United Kingdom, but you have to do mandatory, 14-day quarantine. Click here for details about England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Zambia Known for Victoria Falls and its wildlife, Zambia is allowing all international travelers to enter. While a COVID-19 test is not a requirement, travelers do need a passport and visa. There’s no quarantine requirement, but expect a limited health screening. Recent removals The following countries had been allowing US citizens to enter but are closed for now: Tunisia and Ukraine (until September 28 at least). Omitted countries CNN Travel has omitted certain open countries from this list based on the very limited number of US travelers who visited before the pandemic. However, you can click here to check for the status and entry requirements, if any, of any country in the world. U.S. State-by-state breakdown With the COVID-19 pandemic in near-constant fluctuation in the United States, the 50 states are having to adapt rapidly with their rules and regulations. If you’re planning a family vacation or simply wish to travel to another state, it is important to be updated on the latest statewide regulations. While some US states have no restrictions on travel, all their sites have important COVID-19 safety information, including possible face mask mandates in public settings. Check here for the latest on state mask mandates. This list is alphabetical and includes links where you should get more information and updates before you head out: Alabama As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Alabama. However, visitors should be aware of the state’s mask mandate and other rules effective through October 2. Also, travelers should read the latest reports on Hurricane Sally and its aftermath before making plans. Check here for updates. Alaska Alaska’s latest travel protocols have been in effect since August 11. Visitors from other states must do one of the following: — Submit a travel declaration and self-isolation plan online and arrive with proof of a negative COVID-19 test. — Follow a plan that your employer filed with the state if you come for work. — Buy a $250 COVID-19 test when you arrive and self-quarantine at your own expense until you get the results. Alaska residents also have protocols they must follow for travel. According to the CDC, “people in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health, and follow directions from their state or local health department.” Leaving your home state to enter a state with a mandatory quarantine means you need one place to stay and to stay put. Check here for Alaska details and updates. Arizona As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Arizona. Check here for updates. Arkansas As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Arkansas. Check here for updates. California As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in California. However, you should also check the status for wildfires before making plans. Check here for COVID-19 updates and possible local restrictions. Colorado As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Colorado. Check here for updates. Connecticut Any traveler coming from a state that has a positive rate of 10 out of 100,000 people or a 10% or higher positivity rate must self-quarantine for 14 days. The traveler must have spent more than 24 hours in said state for the rule to apply. Everyone also needs to complete a travel health form. Visitors can opt out of the 14-day quarantine in limited cases if they can provide proof that they have had a negative COVID-19 test in the past 72 hours. There were 34 states plus Guam on the 10% or higher positivity list as of September 8. The list is updated each Tuesday. Check here for updates and details. Delaware As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Delaware. Check here for updates. Florida As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Florida. You should check for local government requirements that might be stricter than the state’s rules before you go. Also, travelers should read the latest reports on Hurricane Sally and its aftermath before making plans. Check here for updates. Georgia As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Georgia. Travelers should read the latest reports on Hurricane Sally and its aftermath before making plans. Check here for updates. Hawaii UPDATE: Tentatively starting October 15, travelers who arrive with an FDA-approved nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) taken no earlier than 72 hours before their flight, performed using a nasal swab, and can show proof of negative test results from a CLIA certified laboratory can avoid the state’s quarantine. Until then, people traveling to Hawaii must quarantine for 14 days after their arrival. Passengers upon arrival are required to sign a form saying that they know about the 14-day quarantine and that it is a criminal offense should they violate it. A mandatory, 14-day interisland self-quarantine has been reinstated, in part, through September 30. It applies to any person arriving to Kauai, Hawaii Island or Maui County (Maui, Molokai, Lanai), and traveling between these islands. It does not include interisland travelers arriving on Oahu. The period of self-quarantine should begin upon arrival and last 14 days or the duration of the person’s stay on the island, whichever is shorter. Violating the quarantine orders could cost you a $5,000 fine and/or a year in prison. Check here for updates and details. Idaho In Ada County, which includes Boise, travelers coming from outside Idaho are “encouraged” to quarantine for 14 days. Check here for updates. Illinois There are no statewide restrictions, but a 14-day quarantine is required for visitors heading to Chicago from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas. The list of states on the quarantine list is updated each Tuesday. Check here for updates on the list of states and more information. Indiana As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Indiana. Check here for updates. Iowa As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Iowa. Check here for updates. Kansas If you’re in any of the following categories, you need to quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Kansas (this includes residents and visitors): — Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27. — Attended mass gathering events (out-of-state) of 500 people or more on or after August 11. — Cruise ship or river cruise passengers — International travel to the following countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice With Restrictions, including: China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil. Check here for updates and more details. Kentucky A travel advisory from July 20 stands: Visitors from states with a coronavirus testing positivity rate of 15% or more on Johns Hopkins University’s website should quarantine for 14 days. The states with 15% or higher as of September 13 were Alabama, Idaho, South Dakota and the US territory of Puerto Rico. Check here for updates. Louisiana As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Louisiana. However, travelers should read the latest reports on Hurricane Sally and its aftermath before making plans. Check here for updates. Maine Travelers must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival or sign a form stating they’ve received a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. You may also get tested upon arriving in Maine but must quarantine while awaiting results. Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Vermont are exempt from quarantining or having a negative test. Check here for updates. Maryland As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Maryland. Check here for details. Massachusetts All visitors and residents must complete a travel form before arriving in Massachusetts unless they are arriving from a state designated by the Department of Public Health as low risk. As of September 13, those were Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming. Travelers must “quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to your arrival in Massachusetts.” Those waiting on test results need to quarantine until they receive their negative results. Failure to comply with these directives may result in a $500 fine. Check here for updates. Michigan As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Michigan. Check here for updates. Minnesota As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Minnesota. Check here for updates. Mississippi As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Mississippi. Travelers should read the latest reports on Hurricane Sally and its aftermath before making plans. Check here for updates. Missouri As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Missouri. Check here for updates. Montana As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Montana. Travel restrictions might vary at seven Native American reservations. Check here for updates. Nebraska As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Nebraska. Check here for updates. Nevada As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Nevada. Check here for updates. New Hampshire Those traveling from outside New England states (Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island) who are visiting for “an extended period of time” are asked to self-quarantine for two weeks. Check here for updates. New Jersey All travelers to New Jersey from states that have a COVID-19 testing positivity rate of 10% or higher or have 10 people test positive for every 100,000 residents is asked to quarantine for 14 days. This rule does not apply for visitors spending less than 24 hours in the state. The state government is also asking travelers to fill out a voluntary survey regarding information about where they are traveling and their destination. As of September 8, there were 35 states and US jurisdictions on the list. Check here for updates and most recent list of states. New Mexico People traveling from out-of-state are required to self-quarantine for 14 days or the length of their stay in New Mexico, whichever is shorter. The state issues a weekly list of exemptions, updated each Wednesday. On September 14, the exemptions were: Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, DC, and Washington state. Check here for updates. New York All travelers who have recently visited a state with a positive testing rate of 10% or higher over a seven-day rolling period or had a positive test rate of 10 or more per 100,000 residents must quarantine for 14 days. You can check on the most recent list here (last updated September 9). Those traveling by airplane must fill out a travel form before exiting the airport or face a fine of $2,000. Those traveling to New York through other methods such as cars and trains must fill out the form online. Check for updates here. North Carolina As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in North Carolina. However, the state urges visitors to check local destinations with possible restrictions before traveling. Check here for updates. North Dakota As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in North Dakota. Check here for updates. Ohio Travelers visiting Ohio from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or more must self-quarantine for 14 days. As of September 9, the states on the list were Alabama, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. This list updates each Wednesday. Check here for updates. Oklahoma As of September 4, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Oklahoma. Check here for updates. Oregon As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Oregon. However, you should monitor local news for information about wildfires. Check here for updates. Pennsylvania Visitors traveling from states with a high number of COVID-19 cases are asked to quarantine for 14 days. As of September 11, they were Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee. Check here for updates and changes to the list of states. Rhode Island Those traveling to Rhode Island from a state that has a positive testing rate of 5% or more must quarantine for 14 days. Travelers can opt out of the quarantine if they can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their arrival. You can check that updated list of states here on this Google doc last updated on September 14. Those waiting on test results must self-quarantine until a negative test result arrives. However, the state still recommends quarantining for 14 days as opposed to relying on a negative test result. Travelers who check into a hotel or rental property will be required to sign a certificate compliance that verifies that they plan to quarantine for 14 days or that they’ve had a negative test. Check here for updates and details. South Carolina As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in South Carolina. Check here for updates. South Dakota As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in South Dakota. Some routes through Native American lands might be closed. Check here for updates. Tennessee As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Tennessee. Check here for updates. Texas As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Texas. The state urges people to wear a mask, saying “an itty-bitty piece of cloth goes a long way towards keeping yourself and others healthy.” Check here for updates. Utah As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Utah. Check here for updates. Vermont Most travelers visiting Vermont must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Any traveler arriving in a personal vehicle from a Northeast county that has less than 400 active cases of coronavirus per million people does not need to quarantine upon arrival. The information is updated each Friday. Vermont is allowing visitors to self-quarantine before they travel as long as they use a personal vehicle to travel. They must make minimal stops and follow precautions such as wearing a face mask or covering, washing their hands and staying six feet apart. They must self-quarantine for 14 days or for seven days if they receive a negative test. If travelers use public transportation such as an airplane or bus, they must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival or for seven days followed by a negative COVID-19 test. Check here for updates. Virginia As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Virginia. Check here for updates. Washington, DC Visitors traveling to or from a high-risk state must self-quarantine for 14 days. The restrictions exclude Virginia and Maryland. There were 30 states on the list as of September 8. Check here for updates and a current list of states. Washington state As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Washington state. However, you should monitor local news sources for wildfire conditions. Check here for updates. West Virginia As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in West Virginia. Check here for updates. Wisconsin There is no statewide quarantine mandate, but all visitors coming from elsewhere to Wisconsin are being asked to stay home as much as possible for 14 days upon arrival while checking for COVID-19 symptoms. Within Wisconsin, it is not recommended that people travel to other private or rental homes within the state. Check here for updates. Wyoming As of September 14, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Wyoming. Check here for updates. Editor’s note: CNN Travel updates this article periodically. It was last updated on September 15. The US State Department advises that travelers consult country-specific travel advisories via their website or consult the CDC’s latest guidance. Before you make any international travel plans, check these sites first.