Guidance for Travelers arriving in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
On July 24, 2020, the Governor, issued COVID-19 Order No. 45 adopting a mandatory 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Massachusetts (hereinafter, the Order). The effective date of the Order is August 1, 2020. This binding guidance must be followed by all travelers entering Massachusetts, except those covered by the limited exemptions
Governor Baker COVID-19 ORDER # 45
The Order applies both to residents of Massachusetts returning from out-of-State travel and to residents of other States and any other persons who come to Massachusetts for personal or business travel.
Students and families entering Massachusetts to begin the academic year at a college, university, or boarding school, or any other educational or academic program, like any other person entering Massachusetts beginning August 1, must comply with the travel rule and are required to quarantine for 14 days on arrival unless otherwise exempted as detailed in this guidance.
Travelers who do not comply with these rules may be subject to a civil fine of $500 per day.
Guidance for Travelers arriving in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- There are three exemptions to the quarantine requirement.
- Completing the Massachusetts Travel Form
- Requirements for Quarantine
- Obtaining a post-arrival COVID-19 Test in order to be released from Quarantine
- Massachusetts Residents Traveling for Work
- Leaving Massachusetts Prior to Completion of Quarantine
- Potential Other Traveler Scenarios