Mandatory quarantine to be lifted for people traveling from Louisiana but not others, Gov. Abbott says
AUSTIN - As part of Phase One in reopening the state, Gov. Greg Abbott says he is lifting the self-quarantine restrictions on people traveling to Texas from Louisiana and some other states.
Back in March, Gov. Abbott issued a mandatory two-week quarantine for people who have traveled from Louisiana by road or air and by air from 10 other states.
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People who didn't follow the guidelines of the order were subject to a $1,000 fine or 180 days in jail.
Now, Gov. Abbott says people traveling from Louisiana will no longer have to self-quarantine beginning Friday, May 1.
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The mandatory quarantine will still apply for the following states and cities: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami.