CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – No states have been added or removed to the list of low-risk states on the Massachusetts travel order this week.
Last week, Colorado, New Jersey, New Mexico and Washington were removed from the list of low-risk states on the Massachusetts travel order.
Low-risk states currently are:
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Vermont
In order to stay on the travel friendly list, a state must meet two criteria, an average daily cases per 100K below 6 and a positive test rate below 5 percent.
If you are going to Massachusetts after visiting a state, not on the list above, you are required to fill out the state’s travel form, and then quarantine for 14 days unless you can provide a negative COVID-19 test 72-hours before arriving. Failure to complete the form can result in a $500 fine per day.
Back in July, Gov. Charlie Baker implemented a travel ban and it initially included nearly every state in the US except for those in New England. In order to get off the restricted list, states have to have a positive test rate of 5 percent or below.
