Massachusetts Governor Baker announced a new travel order for the State this week, requiring all out of state visitors, (with some exemptions), to provide proof of a negative Covid 19 test result OR quarantine for 14 days if visitng the state.
How does this look for visitors to Marthas Vineyard? Well, if you're coming from any where other than what are deemed at "Low Risk States", you will be required to complete the Massachusetts Travel Form and either provide a negative Covid 19 test result taken no longer than 72 hours befroe your arrival in to the state, or quanrantine for 14 days. It applies to both residents returning to the state from high risk states and visitors.
The current list of COVID-19 lower-risk states includes:
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
There are some other exemptions too - see link here for the details.
The "Covid-19 order number 45" was announced July 24th and takes effect from August 1st 2020 ans failure to comply may result in a $500 / day fine.