Non-Commuting Travel Risk
Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Your chances of getting COVID-19 while traveling also depends on mitigating behaviors and steps taken to protect yourself and others:
Travel Outside of Pennsylvania
Follow PA Commonwealth and CMU guidance after returning from travel outside of Pennsylvania (regardless of low or high risk) and quarantine for 10 days prior to coming to campus. Note: CMU guidance does not accept a negative test as an alternative to the 10-day quarantine.
Travel Within Pennsylvania
Follow CMU guidance after returning from high-risk travel within Pennsylvania and quarantine for 10 days prior to coming to campus.
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Transportation |
Personal vehicle |
Public transportation bus, train or air |
Travel Behavior |
Non-stop, direct travel from origin to destination Day trip with members of household |
Making stops along the way for gas, food, or bathroom breaks (particularly without following mitigation protocols) Interaction with non-household members |
Travel Destination |
*Low COVID-19 cases and positivity Secluded or less densely populated location |
*High COVID-19 cases and positivity High traffic or busy location |
Accommodations |
Private residence Remote campground |
Hotels, motels or resorts |
Dining |
Self-prepared meals Takeout or room service Outdoor dining |
Indoor dining at bars or restaurants Dining with non-household members |
Events/Gatherings |
Limited to members of household Small outdoor gatherings following recommended mitigations |
Participation with anyone outside of household Any gatherings where six feet of physical distance cannot be maintained Indoor gatherings with poor ventilation |
Mitigations |
1. Wear a facial covering in public settings – both indoors and outdoors, including when with anyone not from your household, even if not in a public setting. 2. Maintain distance of six feet from anyone not from your household. 3. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. |
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