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Travel Guidance
As of February 1, 2022
Do not travel if you are sick, tested positive for COVID-19 and have not ended isolation, had
close contact with a person with COVID-19 and have not ended quarantine, or are waiting for
results of a COVID-19 test.
Delay travel until you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
Travelers are required to wear masks while on public transportation and while indoors at U.S.
transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
All air passengers (aged two and older), regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative
COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States.
Guiding Principles
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic is constantly evolving based on the available information
and local, national, and international disease activity.
As Winnebago County and the state of Illinois entered Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan on
June 11, 2021, consistent use of prevention strategies will help reduce the spread of COVID-19
and protect people who are not fully vaccinated.
It is anticipated that community residents will travel for business and/or leisure and/or have
visitors from outside of Winnebago County throughout the course of the pandemic and will
need information to make informed choices on their risk of exposure and potential implications
of contracting COVID-19.
Winnebago County Health Department has developed these guidelines to assist the community
in assessing their risk and taking the appropriate actions.
This guidance does not apply to individuals who reside in a neighboring state and work in
Winnebago County.
Employers in Winnebago County should obtain information from their employees regarding
travel plans to provide appropriate guidance on recommendations for quarantine upon return
to prevent the exposure and spread of COVID-19 within their settings.
Employers should modify existent and/or develop Human Resource policies to establish
guidelines for best practices during the pandemic and communicate these policies to their
employees.
During travel, you may have been exposed to COVID-19. You may feel well and not have any
symptoms, but you can still spread the virus to others. You and your travel companions
(including children) may pose a risk to your family, friends, and community after your travel.
Travel guidelines will be reviewed on a weekly basis and revised accordingly based on the
infection rates throughout the country, state, and region.
Everyone 5 years of age and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Based on the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, COVID-19 booster shots are available for everyone 12 years and older:
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o Pfizer and Moderna boosters will be given to those who have completed their first
series at least 5 months prior
o Johnson & Johnson boosters will be given to everyone who received J&J at least 2
months prior
To maximize protection from the Omicron variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others,
wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
It is recommended that you bring a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination records while traveling.
Are you Up To Date with your vaccines?
Everyone 5 years and older is recommended to receive a primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine to be
considered fully vaccinated.
For children 5 years through 17 years of age, a primary series consists of 2 doses of the Pfizer-
BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
For persons 18 and older, a primary series consists of:
o A 2-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or
o A single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine)
CDC recommends that people remain up to date with their vaccines, which includes additional doses for
individuals who are immunocompromised or booster doses at regular time points. Individuals who
are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get an additional primary shot and a booster
shot.
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Domestic Travel Recommendations
This guidance applies to travel within the United States and U.S. territories.
Make sure to plan ahead:
Check the current COVID-19 situation at your destination.
Make sure you understand and follow all state, local, and territorial travel restrictions, including
mask wearing, proof of vaccination, testing, or quarantine requirements.
o For up-to-date information and travel guidance, check the state or territorial and
local health department’s website where you are, along your route, and where you are
going.
If traveling by air, check if your airline requires any testing, vaccination, or other documents.
Prepare to be flexible during your trip as restrictions and policies may change during your travel.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL Not Vaccinated and Up to Date on
Recommendations and Requirements up to Date Traveler Vaccines Traveler
Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip
During Travel
Wear a well-fitting mask over your nose and
mouth
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths)
from anyone who is not traveling with you
Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer
(with at least 60% alcohol)
In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases,
consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings
and for activities with close contact with others who
are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel
Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 5 days after
travel
Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days
after travel. Isolate and get tested if you develop
symptoms.
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You do NOT need to get tested or self-quarantine if you recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
You should still follow all other travel recommendations. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms after
travel, isolate and consult with a healthcare provider for testing recommendations.
International Travel Recommendations
The COVID-19 situation, including the spread of new or concerning variants differs from country to
country, and even fully vaccinated travelers need to pay close attention to the situation at their
destination before traveling.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Not Vaccinated and Up to Date on
Recommendations and Requirements up to Date Traveler Vaccines Traveler
Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before traveling
out of the U.S.
During Travel
Wear a well-fitting mask over your nose and
mouth
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths)
from anyone who is not traveling with you
Wash your hands often with soap and water
or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60%
alcohol)
Mandatory test required before flying to the U.S.
Show a negative COVID-19 test result taken
no more than 1 day before travel. (regardless
of vaccination status or citizenship)
Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel
Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 5 days after
travel
Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days
after travel. Isolate and get tested if you develop
symptoms.
If you recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection within the past 90 days (regardless of
vaccination status), you do NOT need to get a test 3-5 days after travel. People can continue to test
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positive for up to 90 days after diagnosis and not be infectious to others. You also do not need to self-
quarantine after travel. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms after travel, isolate and consult with a
healthcare provider for testing recommendations.
CDC Order
As of January 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order
requiring the wearing of masks by travelers.
o Order must be followed by all passengers on public conveyances (e.g., airplanes, ships,
ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares) traveling into, within, or out of the
United States
o People must wear masks that cover both the mouth and nose when awaiting, boarding,
traveling on, or disembarking public conveyances.
o People must also wear masks when entering or on the premises of a transportation hub
in the United States.
o On June 10, 2021, CDC announced that, until it can amend the January 29, 2021, Order,
it will exercise its enforcement discretion regarding certain aspects of the Order to not
require that people wear masks while outdoors on conveyances or while outdoors on
the premises of transportation hubs.
As of January 26, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order
requiring all air passengers arriving to the U.S. from a foreign country to get tested.
o CDC amended its October 25, 2021 Order, titled, “Requirement for Proof of Negative
COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United
States.”
This amendment updates COVID-19 testing requirements for air passengers 2
years or older boarding a flight to the United States.
Required to show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more
than 1 day before travel, or
Present documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past
90 days AND
A letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official
stating that you were cleared to travel.
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References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of
COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-
date.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-
ncov%2Fvaccines%2Ffully-vaccinated.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travel Guidance.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs. COVID-19 Traveler Information.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html.
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