Across the country, public officials are urging people to stay home and stay safe during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday amid a dramatic rise in new cases of COVID-19 in nearly every state.
Experts warn that the holiday week will be a crucial time for fighting the virus, and that even limited family gatherings could result in devastatingly high numbers of newly infected people. Hospitals are already reaching capacity around the country, as the country hit the grim milestone of 12 million confirmed cases.
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommended people stay home for Thanksgiving. “Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this Thanksgiving,” the CDC advised.
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