The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to be quarantined for 14 days upon return of travel abroad or abroad during the coronavirus pandemic.
The CDC updated its guidelines on its website. Although the two-week recommendation was changed, the federal agency warned travelers that they could still contract the new coronavirus while traveling.
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“You may feel well and have no symptoms, but you can still spread COVID-19 to others,” warns the agency. “You and your travel companions (including children) can spread COVID-19 to other people, including your family, friends, and community 14 days after you were exposed to the virus.”
The CDC advises travelers to wear masks, wash hands, maintain social distancing guidelines and check for COVID-19 symptoms.
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Traveling the CDC states increases your risk of contracting and spreading the virus, and realizing that staying home is the best protection for COVID-19 for yourself and others. If you need to travel, the federal health agency advises travelers to check the recommendations on government websites for their destination, as well as any places they will pass on during their trip. Applications may vary by location, with some requiring those who have recently traveled to stay at home for two weeks, while others may allow a negative COVID-19 test instead of the self-quarantine.
If you are planning to travel internationally, the CDC recommends investigating the Office of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Public Health to learn more about quarantine requirements.
