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Some States To Out-Of-Towners: If You Come Visit, Plan To Quarantine For Two Weeks

The 14-day quarantine rule — which in some areas carries fines of up to $10,000 — is meant to help contain the spread of COVID-19, but enforcement varies from state to state.

If you're traveling this holiday weekend or if you have guests coming your way, there's a good chance you live in a state affected by a mandatory 14-day travel quarantine.

As new COVID-19 hot spots erupt around the country some public health officials say the measures could help contain the spread. But the rules are a patchwork and enforcement differs state-by state.

"We have a $5,000 penalty" for

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