“I’m going to shut down the virus.”The CDC had previously noted the risk of holiday travel and recommended that travelers take steps such as checking local restrictions, wearing a mask, maintaining distance and getting a flu shot. ADThe Thanksgiving holiday comes as coronavirus cases have skyrocketed across the United States, with the seven-day average of new cases hovering at more than 160,000 on Thursday, according to Washington Post tracking. The worsening national picture has heightened concerns about Thanksgiving, with public health experts fearful that travel and traditional gatherings could contribute to the surging infections. ADAdditionally, the CDC said, visitors should wash their clothes and masks and keep their luggage away from common areas. ADHowever, CDC officials strongly recommended that Americans stay home this Thanksgiving, despite acknowledging that people are tired months into the pandemic and yearning to reconnect with relatives.

Source: Washington Post November 20, 2020 15:02 UTC