Current Travel Safety Information

Latest Information Regarding COVID-19

(VISIT FLORIDA updates this page daily)

Here’s the latest information and guidance regarding COVID-19 from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges all Americans to stay home, avoid non-essential travel, and exercise the following safety precautions in public:
- Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from other people.
- Do not gather in groups.
- Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
- Wear a cloth face covering when around others

The Florida Department of Health encourages Floridians to follow the three C’s:

1.  Closed Spaces. Avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation that could allow contagious droplets to linger in the air.
2.  Crowded Places. Avoid crowded places with many people nearby; the greater the number of individuals in an area, the greater the chances of COVID-19 spreading from person-to-person.
3.  Close-Contact Settings. Avoid close-range conversations and stay at least six-feet from others.

All persons in Florida over age 65 and/or with a significant underlying medical condition are urged to stay home and to take such other measures as necessary to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19. Click here for more information.

Face covering requirements in Florida vary by location. Refer to the county-by-county links below for local safety information.

Travelers from Areas of Substantial Community Spread

The executive orders issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis that require travelers from areas with substantial community spread of the virus, including the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area, to quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of their presence in the state (whichever is shorter) are still in effect. Airport screenings and roadside checkpoints are set up to check for potential COVID-19 cases. The checkpoints do not apply to persons involved in commercial activity or to students traveling for the purpose of academic work, internships, sports training or any other activity or program approved by the educational institution. For more information, see executive orders 20-80, 20-82, 20-139 and this FAQ, or call the Florida Department of Health at 1 (866) 779-6121.

Vacation Rentals

Counties may seek approval to operate vacation rentals with a written request from the County Administrator and the county’s safety plan for vacation rental operations submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). For more information, click here.  

Effective Wednesday, July 8, short-term vacation rentals are closed in Miami-Dade County. For more information, click here. 

Theme Parks, Attractions

For the latest information on major theme parks and other attractions, refer to these links:

• Disney World    
• Universal Orlando
• Legoland Florida
• Busch Gardens Florida
• Sea World Florida
• Florida Attractions Association

Beaches

A county-by-county list appears below.

The Florida Keys

Monroe County reopened the Florida Keys to visitors on June 1. For more information and guidelines, click here.

State, National Parks

The Florida State Parks system is offering limited camping availability for guests. At parks where camping is offered, there may also be measures in place to reduce density while honoring current reservations. For details on specific parks, please visit their webpage(s). 

Florida's national parks are increasing access and services in a phased approach across all units of the National Park System. Before visiting a park, please check the park website to determine its operating status.

Visitor Centers

Florida's visitor centers on I-10 and I-75 are open. The visitor centers on I-95 and at the Capitol still are closed. Rest stops along interstates remain open.

Restaurants

Restaurants and food establishments statewide may allow on-premises consumption of food and beverages so long as they adopt appropriate social distancing measures and limit their indoor occupancy to no more than 50 percent of the building’s capacity. Outdoor seating is permissible with a minimum of six feet between parties. Restaurants statewide can remain open for delivery and take-out services. For more information, click here and here. 

Effective Wednesday, July 8, restaurants (excluding takeout and delivery services), are closed in Miami-Dade County. For more information, click here. 

Bars

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has suspended on-premises consumption of alcohol at bars statewide. For more information, click here.

Gyms, Fitness Centers

Gyms and fitness centers statewide may operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and frequent sanitation. For more information, click here and here. 

In Miami-Dade County anyone doing activities inside gyms and fitness centers must wear a mask, while people outside must stay 10 feet apart. For more information, click here. 

In-Store Retail

Retail establishments statewide - except for Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties - may open at full capacity if they abide by the safety guidelines issued by the CDC and OSHA. For more information, click here and here.

Museums, Libraries

Museums and libraries may open at full capacity if permitted by local government. For more information, click here and here.

Movie Theaters, Auditoriums, Bowling Alleys, Etc.

Movie theaters statewide - except for Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties - can operate at 50 percent of indoor capacity. So can concert houses, auditoriums, playhouses, bowling alleys and arcades. For more information, click here.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

For updates and guidelines from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, click here.

Florida's Turnpike

Florida's Turnpike is temporarily collecting tolls by electronic means only. When you come to a toll plaza, please drive through - do not stop. If you don't have a SunPass or interoperable transponder, you'll be billed through TOLL-BY-PLATE. For more information, check here. 

More Information

Click here for more information on Governor DeSantis' reopening plan.

For numbers of known cases of COVID-19 in Florida, the Florida Department of Health dashboard has information plotted by county.

If you have questions about COVID-19 in Florida, go to the Department of Health website, call 1 (866) 779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

If you have Florida travel-related questions, please send them to ContactUs@visitflorida.org. 

For details about the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's Seal of Commitment, a standard for hospitality safety and sanitation practices, check here and here.

Click Florida Now for live Twitter, Instagram and webcam feeds from all over the state. 

VISIT FLORIDA is working closely with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Department of Health to provide you with the most current COVID-19 and travel information. Here’s more you need to know...
 

County-by-County Information

Following is a list of Florida’s 67 counties, and some major cities and towns in each. Click a county name to be linked to the most updated information about COVID-19 in that county. This list, which includes information about beaches, will be updated as information is received. 

Air Travel

Gov. DeSantis has directed all travelers to Florida from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of their presence in the state, (whichever is shorter) upon entry to the state. Click here and here for more information..   

All non-essential air travel is discouraged. The CDC has answers to important questions.

International Travel

The Florida Department of Health advises all individuals who have traveled internationally to follow the CDC’s geographic risk assessment guidelines for current country-specific travel health information about COVID-19.

Cruises

A No Sail Order for cruise ships went into effect March 14. Travelers should contact their cruise line company directly for further information and continue to monitor the U.S. Dept. of State and CDC for updates. 

The Florida Department of Health has issued advisories for:    

• Port Everglades
• Nile River

Other Cruise Resources: 

• Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
• Florida Ports Council
   

Florida’s residents and visitors should continue to refer to the Florida Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19.

Florida Department of Health (DOH)

• Website
• Twitter
• Facebook
• COVID-19 Call Center: 1-866-779-6121 (available 24/7)
• COVID-19@flhealth.gov

U.S. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC)

• Website
• Twitter
• Facebook

The CDC recommends that older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions -- the populations most at risk -- should postpone nonessential travel. 

Tips From the Florida Department of Health

COVID-19 can spread from person to person, like the flu, through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when an individual coughs or sneezes. People may contract COVID-19 by contaminating their hands with the virus and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth, among other ways.

Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days following exposure. Most people recover from COVID-19 without needing special treatment. The elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Florida Department of Health recommends everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick;
• Wear a cloth face covering when around others;
  
• Stay at home if you are sick;
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then disposing of the tissue;
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing;    
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty, and;
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.