CDC Urges Caution At Thanksgiving Gatherings

CDC Urges Caution At Thanksgiving Gatherings

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If you’re thinking about what to do this year for Thanksgiving, the Centers for Disease Control urges caution.

Small gatherings of family and friends are recommended.

You might even consider hosting a virtual celebration, especially for people who are at higher risk.

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Also, keep ventilation in mind.

Experts say small enclosed spaces that lack outside air put people more in danger of contracting COVID.

The longer you’re inside, the risk increases.

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November 11, 2020 at 07:29AM