New York easing travel restrictions for vaccinated American travellers

New York March 5 dmanewsdesk: Last year, when the world was hit by a deadly virus, New York became the one US state to implement travel restrictions and strict lockdown measures to cap the further spread. And now, after months, New York has become the first US state to ease its COVID-19 restrictions by lifting the quarantine and testing on travellers who have been vaccinated.

Governor Andrew Cuomo said, “Domestic travellers are no longer required to quarantine or test out within 90 days of full vaccination.” But beyond the 90 days, travellers would have to quarantine and for the testing rules. The rule will remain the same for incoming visitors who haven’t completed their course of inoculations or haven’t received any vaccines at all.

Overseas travellers coming to the US by air must also present a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel. Until Wednesday, travellers coming to New York were required to present a negative COVID test taken within three days of arrival along with three days quarantine.

But the government has still not clarified whether or not vaccinated travellers would also be exempt from completing New York’s contact-tracing form upon arrival. The form asks passengers’ contact details, and their travel companions and whether they come from a high-risk region.

Governor Cuomo also said that soon New York would ease the limits imposed on private gatherings and reopen their sports and entertainment hubs. According to reports, the changes would come into effect on March 22.

Apparently New York has been one of the worst hit states in the US and internationally as well.

So far, the city has reported 1.67 million COVID-19 positive cases and 47565 deaths.

Source: TIMESOFINDIA.COM|TRAVEL NEWS