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TRAVELER’S GUIDE
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Traveling in a New World
With so much uncertainty in the world, thinking about getting back into travel can be stressful. Our AAA Travel Experts are here to answer some of the most common and important questions to help you get back out there safely and with confidence.
Where am I allowed to travel?
Unless your travel is deemed essential, there could potentially be restrictions. In
general, to find out which states
and countries are open to travelers,
New York, contact the New York State Department of Health2. To find sites convenient to your travel
destination, first and foremost, find out from the local government or embassy what is required on the other end. Then, get contact info for testing sites. Some places may have testing sites upon arrival. Of course, if you are feeling sick and/or displaying symptoms, we recommend delaying travel.
What are the quarantine rules for traveling?
As of early 2021, proof of negative results within a certain window and temperature checks are required at the time of arrival at your destination. Some places may require quarantine before traveling and some may require additional quarantine upon arrival. Check with the local government or embassy for what is required. The CDC also recommends self-quarantining for some time upon return.
you can check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and search for COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination1. It will highlight risk assessment levels and give you necessary details for key information when you click on each destination.
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Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
In many cases, it can be necessary to get tested before and after arrival at your destination and upon return. Testing costs and coverage are based on your current health insurance. Check with your health provider for more clarification. To find testing sites in
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