U.S: New York Governor adds 3 more states to covid-19 travel ban

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Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday ordered those arriving in New York from an additional three states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico to quarantine for 14 days to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The states of Illinois, Kentucky and Minnesota were added to the travel order which was first issued in June. The District of Columbia and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico were also added.

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Travelers arriving in New York from a total of 34 states are now required to quarantine, Cuomo said.

REUTERS