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Test people on arrival (within 24 hours of return) and on an ongoing basis for the two weeks after
arrival (at least weekly).
Travel increases your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. We recommend that you consider the
risks before you travel. Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. If possible,
delay travel until you are
fully vaccinated. Do NOT travel if you were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick
or you test positive for COVID-19. If you must travel, take these steps to protect yourself and others from
COVID-19.
Recommended actions for Michigan residents traveling out of state
It is safest to avoid out of state travel at this time until you are fully vaccinated, but if travel is
unavoidable, please take the following steps to protect yourself and others:
• Get tested for COVID-19 before and after travel per the guidance on page two.
• Do NOT travel if you test positive for COVID-19.
• Check travel restrictions before you go; especially information about spread of any of the
new variants of COVID_19 in the locations you plan to visit.
o Some variants seem to spread more easily and quickly than other variants, which
may lead to more cases of COVID-19.
• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth according to guidance from the CDC and MDHHS.
Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation
traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as
airports and stations. This applies to whether or not you are fully vaccinated.
• Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who did
not travel with you. It’s important to do this everywhere — both indoors and outdoors.
• Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).
• Bring extra supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizer.
• Avoid contact with anyone who is sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
When traveling in Michigan:
• For face mask requirements, please review the current
MDHHS Gatherings and Face Mask
Order.
• For face mask recommendations, please review the Rapid Public Health Alert: Face Mask
Recommendations.
Travel Safety During COVID-19
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Guidance for Unvaccinated Travelers
Includes those who are not fully vaccinated
Before Travel
• Get tested
with a PCR or antigen viral test one to three days before you travel. Keep a copy
of your test results with you during travel in case you are asked for them.
• Don’t travel if you test positive; immediately isolate yourself and follow public health
recommendations.
• A negative test does not mean that you were not exposed or that you will not develop
COVID-19. Make sure to wear a mask, avoid crowds, stay at least six feet from others, wash
your hands, and watch your health for signs of illness while travelling.
After Travel
• Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after your trip and stay home and self-quarantine for a
full 7 days after travel, even if your test is negative.
• If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 14 days after travel.
• International travelers should have a negative COVID-19 test result before they board a
flight to the United States.
Recommendations for Those who are Fully Vaccinated with an FDA or World
Health Organization authorized vaccine
• Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel.
o If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
• Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
• Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements after travel.
For the latest information on Michigan’s response to COVID-19, please visit
Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. You may also call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or email
COVID-
19@michigan.gov.
For additional guidance on safe travel see the following: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html