Possible Quarantine For Out Of State Visitors
Written by Site Hub on June 19, 2020
Yesterday, In his daily news conference from Albany, Governor Andrew Cuomo mentioned that he is taking into account a quarantine procedure for visitors from other states.
In the state of New York, The COVID-19 hospitalization and death rate numbers have been at an all time low, while data shows it spiking in other states like Florida and Arizona.
Experts have been advising him on the best course of action and suggested issuing a quarantine, so that possible out of state carriers are unable to infect New Yorkers with the coronavirus.
In the recent past, several states have issued mandatory quarantine on New Yorkers that came to their states, because of the high possibility for transmission.
“Fast forward 100 days. Now we’re afraid they’re bringing the virus to our state. That’s why I say, tale of two cities, two countries, who could’ve, how, how do you explain this. Who would believe this, who would believe this 180-turn around? But, I haven’t made a decision yet, but I have had experts advise me of that. It is a real concern, you’re right it could happen and it’s something I’m considering,” Cuomo said.
Source:
CNN
