The New York-New Jersey area has mandated that residents visiting from 16 states must quarantine upon entry, according to officials. The new rules are designed to stem the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in a majority of states, which has alarmed public health officials. As a result, the New York area, including Connecticut and New Jersey have issued a mandatory quarantine for visitors from states with an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Residents From These States Must Quarantine In NY-NJ Area

Here are the states identified by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose visiting residents must quarantine if they come to the Northeast:

The mandatory 14-day quarantine now includes travelers from:

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Iowa
  • Indiana
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • Nevada
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah

Cuomo said, those violating the quarantine could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine, and fines are $2,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second violation, and $10,000 if you cause harm.

Not a single case met the criteria for reopening according to the nation’s top public health expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.

Masks have also become a hot-button issue, as many Americans violently oppose wearing facial protection.

CDC health officials recommend that anyone with symptoms self-quarantine for 14 days. If you feel sick, here are the new COVID-19 symptoms to know about.

Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:

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