Hundreds In Andover In Interstate Travel Quarantine

ANDOVER, MA — Hundreds of Andover residents were in travel-related quarantine Wednesday, according to state data provided to the town Health Department.

"The travel list released today by the state has about 665 names on it for Andover," Health Director Thomas Carbone said Wednesday.

Travelers from all but a handful of states are required to either quarantine for two weeks or show proof of a negative coronavirus test. Only travelers from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont are exempt from the order.

Violators may face a fine of $500 per day.

Carbone said he was unaware of any cases in town resulting from the out-of-state travelers. As of Aug. 21, five residents had confirmed cases of the virus.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.