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Oct. 7: Ohio Department of Health releases updated travel advisory map with 7 states

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health released an updated travel advisory map on Wednesday that includes seven states where Ohioans are advised against visiting. The seven states included are reporting recent average positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19.

Based on a 7-day rolling average of positivity rates as of Oct. 7, affected states are:

• South Dakota: 26.0%
• Wisconsin: 20%
• Iowa: 16.8%
• Kansas: 16%
• Missouri: 15.3%
• Wyoming: 15%

Mississippi was taken off the travel advisory this week.

Ohioans are advised against visiting any state reporting a 15% or higher positive testing rate. Those who do travel to any of these states are recommended to self-quarantine for 14 days after leaving those locations and returning to Ohio.

The advisory is intended for both leisure and business travel, one that the department of health wants Ohioans and out-of-state travelers to follow.

If you have to self-quarantine, these are the following precautions you should take according to the ODH:

• If you live in a home with other people who did not travel with you, stay in a separate room. If this is not possible, wear a face mask when you are in the same room and stay at least six feet away from others.
• Remain at home and avoid all in-person activities. This includes work, grocery stores and pharmacies, public events, and public places.
• Do not leave home except to seek medical care. If you need to see a provider for reasons other than a medical emergency, please call in advance and discuss the care you need.
• In the event of a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. Indicate that you are in home quarantine for novel coronavirus exposure. Keep a face mask on until you are asked by a health care provider to remove it
• Do not have visitors in your home.
• Do not use public transportation, taxis, or ride-shares.

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Fourteen states are now included on Ohio's updated travel advisory -- including the state that issued it.

Those entering Ohio after traveling to or coming from these states are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days, officials with the state's health department advised.

All of the states on Ohio's travel advisory system are reporting positives testing rates of 15% or higher, Gov. Mike DeWine said.

This week, the state of Ohio is listed on the state's own travel advisory with a 15% positivity rate.

Based on a seven day rolling average of positivity rates, the affected states as of Dec. 2 are: Idaho (49%); Iowa (43.4%); South Dakota (41.1%); Kansas (40%); Alabama (33%); Pennsylvania (29%); Arizona (23%); Mississippi (22%); Utah (20%); Missouri (19%); Nevada (17%); Montana (15%); Arkansas (15%) and Ohio.

Positivity rate is an indicator of how much COVID-19 there is in a community. The Ohio Department of Health is recommending individuals against traveling to states with a high positivity.

"If someone must travel, ODH is recommending 14 days of self-quarantine after leaving those locations," officials with the state health department said. "This advisory is intended for both leisure and business travel, and should be heeded by both Ohioans and out-of-state travelers."

The advisory is intended as guidance and is not a mandate.

What to Do During Self-Quarantine (per Ohio Department of Health)

• Remain at home and avoid all in-person activities. This includes work, grocery stores and pharmacies, public events and public places.
• If you live in a home with other people who did not travel with you, stay in a separate room. If this is not possible, wear a face mask when you are in the same room and stay at least 6 feet away from others.
• Do not leave home except to seek medical care. If you need to see a provider for reasons other than a medical emergency, please call in advance and discuss the care you need.
• In the event of a medical emergency, call 911. Indicate that you are in home quarantine for novel coronavirus exposure. Keep a face mask on until you are asked by a health care provider to remove it.
• Do not have visitors in your home.
• Do not use public transportation, taxis or ride-shares.