Health officials nationwide
are concerned there may be a dangerous ripple effect, and a
potential surge in
COVID-19 cases, following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Despite the CDC encouraging
people not to travel, airports such as Newark Liberty International Airport
were still very busy over the weekend, as hospitalizations in the U.S. topped
93,000 -- a new high.
Doctors are recommending precautions for people who did travel.
"Decrease the
unnecessary activity,” says Adm. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health.
“If you have necessary
activities, of course. But you've had a time where you could have been exposed,
make really sure you adhere 100% to mask wearing, to avoiding crowds because
you could inadvertently have gotten COVID and spread it. So, be careful during
the week after your travel because you are at increased risk."
Officials also recommend
getting a COVID-19 test before and after traveling.