New York To Require Contact Info From Air Travelers From States That Must Quarantine

Arriving travelers walk by a COVID-19 travel advisory sign in the baggage claim area at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport. New York state is requiring travelers from states on its quarantine list to show proof that they’ve completed a form with their contact information.

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Travelers flying into New York from certain states are now required to show proof that they’ve completed a form with their contact information and travel plans before they can leave airports across the state.

Starting Tuesday, teams that include police officers will meet passengers at arrival gates to check if the travel form has been completed on paper or online, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

The move is part of the state’s effort to try to enforce its 14-day quarantine requirements for travelers from 19 restricted states with rising numbers of people testing positive for the coronavirus.