Bourne, Sandwich and Wareham, Massachusetts News

ARTICLE

Date ArticleType
3/17/2021

The Massachusetts travel order has been updated to include “Persons Who Have been Completely Vaccinated for COVID-19” under the One of the Commissioner’s Designated Exceptions for Quarantine. Under that section it states:

The Massachusetts travel order has been updated to include “Persons Who Have been Completely Vaccinated for COVID-19” under the One of the Commissioner’s Designated Exceptions for Quarantine. Under that section it states:

Persons Who Have Been Completely Vaccinated for COVID-19:
Individuals who have received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines OR who have received a single dose of the Janssen vaccine, more than 14 days ago and who do not have symptoms, do not need to obtain a negative test prior to traveling to, or quarantine upon arrival to, Massachusetts. COVID-19 vaccinated individuals arriving in Massachusetts must have documentation of their vaccination(s), including the date(s) of administration, available if asked. This exception does not include COVID-19-recovered individuals who have symptoms of COVID-19, who must follow all testing and quarantine guidance outlined in the travel rules.

Additionally, under the potential other traveler scenarios section:

Do I have to comply with the Travel Order if I have received a COVID-19 vaccine?

• If you have gotten two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines or one dose of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine more than 14 days ago and do not have symptoms, you do not need to have a negative test before traveling to Massachusetts or quarantine when you arrive. If asked, you must show documentation of your vaccination, including the date(s) given.

• If you are vaccinated and have symptoms of COVID-19, you must continue to follow the Governor’s Travel Order and related testing and quarantine requirements.

Learn more here: www.mass.gov/matraveler