There is widespread transmission of COVID-19 across the United States (U.S.) and in many other countries. Traveling right now puts you, your family and your community at risk of getting sick and spreading the virus to others. If you must travel, plan ahead, take precautions and be prepared to quarantine when you return. New York State (NYS) has strict quarantine requirements for visitors and returning New Yorkers. These requirements help us reduce the spread of COVID-19. People returning from areas with a large number of COVID-19 cases are more likely to have been exposed to the virus and get COVID-19 themselves. Quarantine is particularly important for reducing the spread of COVID-19 since it is possible to have COVID-19 and not know it. People without symptoms can spread the virus. Click here to read What You Need to Know About Traveling and Covid-19