If you are thinking about traveling away from your local community, it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your family. COVID-19 has been reported in all the places across the world, and traveling can put people at greater risk of getting sick.

Before you travel, think about:

1. How much COVID-19 is spreading where you are going and how much it is spreading in your local community.
2. Whether you or someone you are traveling with could get very sick from COVID-19.
3. How easy or difficult it will be to keep 6 feet between people.
4. Whether you would be able to miss work, school, or other activities if you get sic

If you travel

Protect yourself and others during your trip:

• Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Keep 6 feet of space between yourself and others.
• Wear a mask.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Bring enough of your medications to last the entire trip.
• Consider packing food or picking up food from the store, drive-throughs, or curbside pickup.
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Returning from travel

Please quarantine for 14 days after returning from travel. However, it is important that you watch for symptoms and stay home if you become sick. You should also continue to wear a mask, stay 6 feet from people, and wash your hands often.