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COVID-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says COVID-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says
Covid-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says An overwhelming majority of New Jersey residents questioned for a recent survey said they won’t be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, and nearly half blame COVID-19. “Given the recent surge in COVID-19 and the strong urging of Governor Murphy and public health officials for everyone to stay home for the holiday, the Thanksgiving travel landscape continues to change,” says Robert Sinclair Jr., the senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast. Of nearly 800 New Jersey residents who responded to a new AAA survey several days ago: 88% say they’ll be staying home for the Thanksgivin…

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COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines
Covid-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated previously released guidelines for Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 epidemic is worsening, and small household gatherings are an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases," the agency said in a statement released Monday, Nov. 9. "Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu." The CDC says "the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is with people in your household." 'If you…

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by Joe Lombardi