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COVID19 - Is there a travel ban?

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 11:19
Question: 
Is there a travel ban?
Answer: 

Level 3 Travel Health Notice: Widespread ongoing transmission with restrictions on entry to the United States 

The CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the following destinations. Most foreign nationals who have been in one of these countries during the previous 14 days will not be allowed to enter the United States.

Level 3 Travel Health Notice: Widespread ongoing transmission without restrictions on entry to the United States 
The CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to all global destinations:

Level 2 Travel Health Notice: Ongoing community transmission
The CDC recommends that older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential travel to most global destinations.

Level 1 Travel Health Notice: Limited community transmission
The CDC recommends travelers practice usual health precautions recommended for their destination.

Should I travel within the U.S.?
The CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States. However, cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported in all states and territories, and some areas are experiencing community spread of the disease. Crowded travel settings, like airports, may increase chances of getting COVID-19, if there are other travelers present with coronavirus infection. There are several things you should consider when deciding whether it is safe for you to travel.

Things to consider before travel: 

  • Is COVID-19 spreading in the area where you're going?

If COVID-19 is spreading at your destination, but not where you live, you may be more likely to get infected if you travel there than if you stay home. If you have questions about your destination, you should check your destination's local health department website for more information.

  • Will you or your travel companion(s) be in close contact with others during your trip?

Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like coronavirus may increase in crowded settings, particularly closed-in settings with little air circulation. This may include settings such as conferences, public events (like concerts and sporting events), religious gatherings, public spaces (like movie theatres and shopping malls) and public transportation (like buses, metro, trains).

  • Are you or your travel companion(s) more likely to develop the severe illness if you get COVID-19?

People at higher risk for severe disease are older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions (such as heart disease, lung disease or diabetes). The CDC recommends that travelers at higher risk for COVID-19 complications avoid all cruise travel and nonessential air travel.

  • Do you have a plan for taking time off from work or school, in case you are told to stay home for 14 days for self-monitoring or if you get sick with COVID-19?

If you have close contact with someone with COVID-19 during travel, you may be asked to stay home to self-monitor and avoid contact with others for up to 14 days after travel. If you become sick with COVID-19, you may be unable to go to work or school until you're considered noninfectious. You will be asked to avoid contact with others (including being in public places) during this period of infectiousness.

  • Do you live with someone who is older or has a serious, chronic medical condition?

If you get sick with COVID-19 upon your return from travel, your household contacts may be at risk of infection. Household contacts who are older adults or persons of any age with severe chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

  • Is COVID-19 spreading where I live when I return from travel?

Consider the risk of passing COVID-19 to others during travel, particularly if you will be in close contact with people who are older adults or have severe chronic health condition. These people are at higher risk of getting very sick. If your symptoms are mild or you don't have a fever, you may not realize you are infectious.

Depending on your unique circumstances, you may choose to delay or cancel your plans. If you do decide to travel, be sure to take steps to help prevent getting and spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases during travel.

For the most up-to-date COVID-19 travel information, visit the CDC's COVID-19 Travel page.

For information about travel within the United States, visit Coronavirus and Travel in the United States.

If you recently returned from travel within the United States:

  • Stay home for 14 days after returning, monitor your health and practice social distancing.
  • Avoid contact with sick people.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.