Special Report

State by State Guide to Traveling During the Pandemic

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Alabama
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Statewide until Oct 2
> Group size limit: None, social distancing required
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: No
> Hotels restrictions: Open but with restrictions
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 126,058 — 13th most
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 2,579 — 5th most
> Population: 4.9 million

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Alaska
> Statewide restriction: Complete a traveler declaration form
> Face covering mandate: Some cities
> Group size limit: None, social distancing strongly encouraged
> Proof of negative test option: Yes
> Self-quarantine: Yes, until get results from COVID-19 test
> Hotels restrictions: No
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 6,125 — 4th least
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 831 — 9th least
> Population: 737,000

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Arizona
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Some cities
> Group size limit: 50 people
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: No
> Hotels restrictions: Call ahead
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 201,835 — 7th most
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 2,814 — 3rd most
> Population: 7.2 million

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Arkansas
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Statewide
> Group size limit: 50 people outdoors
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: No
> Hotels restrictions: No
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 61,224 — 23rd least
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 2,031 — 15th most
> Population: 3.0 million

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California
> Statewide restriction: No
> Face covering mandate: Statewide
> Group size limit: Indoor gatherings are banned, some outdoor gatherings are allowed
> Proof of negative test option: No
> Self-quarantine: No
> Hotels restrictions: Call ahead
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug 31 704,085 — the most
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people: 1,780 — 20th most
> Population: 39.6 million

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