Iowans with travel plans to New York will now have to self-quarantine. New York is urging travelers from Iowa ad eight additional states to self-quarantine for 14 days as it awaits a decision on the reopening of indoor dining in New York City.   Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a television interview that he plans to send state police and health and liquor officials to New York City tonight (Tuesday night) ahead of his decision expected Wednesday.

The Democratic governor said he’s worried by reports that dining in closed, indoor areas with air-conditioned systems could lead to spikes in COVID-19. Cuomo has warned that those out-of-state travelers could lead to a rise in infections. Among the 16 states where travelers to New York are required to self-quarantine for 14 days, is Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports an increase in coronavirus cases in the state over the last week.