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Gov. Tom Wolf is asking residents who travel from 15 states with spiking COVID-19 case numbers to stay home for 14 days.
The governor’s office said that those who have traveled or will be traveling to 15 states should stay at home for 14 days upon return to Pennsylvania. The measure is designed make sure travelers don’t have contacts that could spread the virus locally, defeating months of mitigation measures that slammed the economy but greatly decreased the number of coronavirus spread.
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The following states are ones where travelers should self-quarantine for 14 days after their return:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
The governor’s office said the quarantine is recommended and not required like restrictions imposed by some neighboring states.
Health experts have said quarantine after traveling to COVID-19 hot spots, hand washing, wearing a face mask, and social distancing are steps people can take to slow the spread of the virus that has killed more than 6,700 Pennsylvanians.
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The state health department reminded residents to avoid large gatherings and take precautions when gathering with others during the Fourth of July weekend.
“The green phase is not a green light to stop exercising caution in large. Although it is the holiday weekend, Pennsylvanians should refrain from attending large gatherings, and if you do go out and interact with others, wear a mask,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “My mask protects you, and your mask protects me. Wearing a mask shows that you care about others, and that you are committed to protecting the lives of those around you.”
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