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Six states remain on Ohio's travel advisory list

The recommendation is that people from Mississippi, Arizona, Florida, Alabama, Idaho, and Nevada self-quarantine for 14 days after coming to Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Last month, Governor Mike DeWine announced a travel advisory for people coming into Ohio from other states with testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19.

The recommendation is that people self-quarantine for 14 days after coming to Ohio from one of those states. The list is being updated weekly.

As of Wednesday, August 5, states at 15% or higher are Mississippi, Arizona, Florida, Alabama, Idaho, and Nevada.

DeWine says people should self-quarantine at home in or a hotel. This applies to visitors as well as people who live in Ohio returning from vacation or business travel.

The advisory applied to nine states just two weeks ago -- Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, South Carolina and Texas. 

Last week, Texas and Georgia fell below the 15% threshold. This week, South Carolina was removed. 

DeWine said last week that that while the advisory isn't an order, it's recommended that it be followed. 

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