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Gathering for Thanksgiving amid coronavirus worth the risk, 1 in 3 parents say - Fox News
Nov 23, 2020 1 min, 22 secs

Flouting recommendations from federal health officials, a third of parents who responded to a survey said they plan to see their families in person this year despite the risk of COVID-19. .

The major concern is the pandemic, as three-quarters of parents felt it is very important to prevent the spread of COVID-19; this is likely a priority because 9 in 10 parents reported that their Thanksgiving gatherings typically include grandparents or other older adults,” the survey found.

For those who plan to gather, 88% of parents surveyed said they will ask family members who either have symptoms of COVID-19 or has been exposed to the virus to not attend, while 64% said they will not invite family members who have not been taking precautions against the virus, such as wearing masks, social distancing and avoiding social gatherings.

Two-thirds (68%) plan to ask guests to maintain social distancing as much as possible,” per the survey, which was conducted in August and is based on responses from 1,443 parents who had at least one child 12 years old or younger. 

Parents may want to talk with children about their favorite Thanksgiving foods, decorations or activities, and then use that input to plan a virtual celebration that includes family members in different locations,” said those who conducted the survey

The agency also recommends travelers consider whether someone they may see during their visit is at risk for severe illness, whether community spread is high where you live, or at your destination, if there are local quarantine requirements, and if travel plans require bus, train or air, and if so, what social distancing measures will be implemented. 

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