Working with airports to determine which flights that come into Florida from New York State, the Florida Department of Transportation Tuesday said it would require any travelers coming from there to be isolated for the first 14 days of their visit.
Travelers from the New York area would also be subject to monitoring by the Florida Department of Health (DOH), the FDOT said in a press release.
“Upon arrival to Florida, each arriving traveler or responsible family member (if traveling as a family) will be required to complete an airport traveler form. The form requires key information related to the traveler’s history, including contact information and trip details be provided to DOH. Failure to complete the form and failure to follow any isolation or quarantine order from DOH are a violation of Florida law,” the department said.
The airports would also be staffed by members of the Florida National Guard to ensure that travelers move through the process efficiently.
“Additionally, travelers will be provided with a traveler card, which has contact information and guidance in the event the traveler exhibits symptoms that are attributed of COVID-19, including fever, cough, or shortness of breath, while in isolation,” the department said.
The move comes after Gov. Rick DeSantis signed an executive order Monday ordering anyone flying into Florida from Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York to go into isolation for no longer than 14 days during their stay in his state. Those quarantined would be responsible for their own expenses during the quarantine period, he said.
The order does not apply to airline employees, emergency personnel, or the military, the order said.