The state of New York was the global epicenter of the coronavirus during March and April, but it has managed to flatten the contagion curve in recent months due to its strict health policies, which include travelers.
If you want to travel to New York City or anywhere else in the state during the pandemic, you must know these measurements.
Travel from Mexico to New York by plane
The Mexicans can travel by plane to the United States (including New York) with its tourist visa B1 / B2 or with any other type of visa.
The official consular account of the United States Embassy in Mexico confirms this. But it recommends not doing it if it is not essential to avoid exposure to a possible contagion.
There are no restrictions on air travel, but we do not recommend any non-essential travel at this time.
— USConsularMEX (@USConsularMEX) August 24, 2020
Although there are no restrictions for flights between the two countries, some airlines had to make changes to their flight schedules, routes and seats. They also implemented preventive measures, how to wear face masks. Before your flight date arrives, check with your airline for changes.
US airlines such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines made the use of face masks for passengers.
Due to the pandemic, there is a document that you must fill out to leave from any airport in Mexico. Its about Traveler Risk Factors Identification Questionnaire. They ask you to indicate if you have had symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have been in contact with a sick patient. You can check it in this link.
On the plane they will give you another health form to fill out and be able to enter the United States. It also includes fields on symptoms, if you were in another country in the previous 14 days or if you were in contact with someone who is sick.
Remember that it is a CBP official who authorizes or denies entry to the country. Therefore, it is best not to travel if you have flu symptoms. Otherwise, you could face problems.
Travel from Mexico to New York by land
For now, they are rnonessential overland travel is stringent. So you will not be able to cross the border by car if your intention is to visit New York for tourism, family visits or shopping. These measures apply, at least, until January 21, 2021.
The Land border It is only open to US citizens, permanent residents, students, and essential workers.
Although New York is on the other side of the Mexican border, you must remember that you will not be able to enter through its land border with Canada if your reason for travel is tourist.
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Who must be quarantined in New York?
The state of New York has its own measures and limitations during the coronavirus pandemic.
If you are Mexican and you travel by plane directly to one of the New York airport, you are not required to perform the 14-day quarantine. However, you should use a face masks in public places and comply with the sanitary specifications of the place where you stay.
If you traveled by plane to a state other than New York and later want to enter New York by land or by plane, you should know that there are mandatory quarantines for those who come from states with high contagion rates.
Some states designated for quarantine are California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. See here the complete list.
New York has a travel screening operation at airports across the state to help ensure travelers follow quarantine restrictions, if they come from a state with high contagion rates.
Their teams receive the aircraft who arrive at the gates and ask their travelers to complete the State Department of Health traveler form, which airlines distribute to passengers prior to, boarding or disembarking flights to New York State.
“All travelers from designated states must complete the form upon entering New York. Travelers leaving the airport without completing the form will be subject to a $ 2,000 fine and may be brought to a hearing and ordered to complete the mandatory quarantine. Travelers arriving in New York from designated states via other means of transportation, including trains and automobiles, must complete the form online, ”they note.
The New York City additionally imposed Checkpoints at various points of arrival in the city to remind passengers of the quarantine and the filling out of the form.
Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that the hotels and rentals in the short term require guests from restricted states to complete a traveler’s health form before starting their stay.
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Sanitary measures imposed by the attractions of New York
There are multiple New York attractions that have already reopened their doors. However, they require the use of a mask for those over two years of age.
To ensure social distancing, many are limiting visitor capacity, so it is best to book your tickets in advance and online before your trip.
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