Travelers From 7 States No Longer Have To Quarantine In MA

Gov. Charlie Baker is lifting the self-quarantine advisory for travelers coming to Massachusetts from seven nearby states.

Baker, speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, said the advisory will be lifted July 1. It applies to people coming to Massachusetts from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The governor cited declining coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in those states.

The advisory, which is not enforceable by fines or penalties, has been in effect for all travelers from out of state since March 27.

Other states, like Rhode Island, make incoming travelers from certain states either provide documentation of a recent negative COVID-19 test or quarantine for two weeks.

"Different states have different rules," Baker said.

Northeast states have seen major gains in containing the pandemic in recent weeks, while major spikes are being seen in other parts of the country.

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