A group of Maine residents apparently tried to forcibly quarantine their neighbors by cutting down a tree and blocking a roadway after fearing they might have coronavirus, sheriff's office says.
The three roommates called for help and then used their drone to keep an eye on the group outside until authorities arrived. Law enforcement officials found that the tree had been cut and dragged into the roadway.
asking residents in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area to refrain from nonessential travel for 14 days, effective immediately. Other states have issued orders to force any travelers from the tri-state area to isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
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