https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧵" title="Thread" aria-label="Emoji: Thread">: As coronavirus cases rise across the nation and in Tampa Bay, let’s break down pandemic safety for the Thanksgiving holiday. https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/11/16/doctors-urge-caution-on-thanksgiving-gatherings-here-are-some-safety-tips/">https://www.tampabay.com/news/heal...
As of Nov. 22, there were 7,602 average new coronavirus cases per day in Florida. That’s more than a 130% increase from a month ago. https://projects.tampabay.com/projects/data/coronavirus/en/">https://projects.tampabay.com/projects/...
But people are still traveling across the country and more are expected.

“There is so much community transmission all over the United States that the chances of you encountering somebody that has COVID-19 is actually very, very high,” an expert said. https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/11/23/millions-stick-to-thanksgiving-travel-plans-despite-warnings/">https://www.tampabay.com/news/heal...
If families do decide to include others, the CDC advises people to keep outside, distance and wear masks. Tampa Bay serves a big advantage: The forecast for Thanksgiving currently projects 10% rain and partly cloudy skies.
Statewide, the rise and fall in cases in young people comes first, as older cases come later.

That sequence could mean current trends are more dangerous than they appear, our analysis found, especially before the holidays: https://trib.al/p5Z7ViO ">https://trib.al/p5Z7ViO&q...
Looking for a test this week? Here are sites in Tampa Bay — just don’t bet on Thursday: https://trib.al/0OUA8kp ">https://trib.al/0OUA8kp&q...

Note: If you test negative, you may still have the virus if you haven’t quarantined and were possibly exposed recently. You should still distance and wear masks.
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