Special Report

State by State Guide to Traveling During the Pandemic

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Virginia
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Statewide
> Group size limit: 250 people or 50% occupancy
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: No
> Hotels restrictions: No
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 120,594 — 15th most
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 1,416 — 21st least
> Population: 8.5 million

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Washington
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Statewide
> Group size limit: 10 people
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: Voluntary quarantine requested
> Hotels restrictions: No
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 74,635 — 25th most
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 990 — 10th least
> Population: 7.5 million

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West Virginia
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Statewide
> Group size limit: 25 people
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: Recommened for people returning from crowded vacation area
> Hotels restrictions: Out-of-state guests are limited to stays of 7 days
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 10,250 — 8th least
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 568 — 4th least
> Population: 1.8 million

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Wisconsin
> Statewide restriction: Avoiding travel recommended, restrictions vary by county
> Face covering mandate: Statewide
> Group size limit: Varies by county
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: Required in some counties
> Hotels restrictions: Call ahead
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 75,603 — 24th most
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 1,300 — 17th least
> Population: 5.8 million

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Wyoming
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Some counties
> Group size limit: 50 people without restrictions, 250 people with restrictions
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: No
> Hotels restrictions: No
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 3,842 — 2nd least
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 665 — 7th least
> Population: 578,000

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