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Despite Warnings, Nearly 1.3M People Traveled Through US Airports Sunday
Nearly 1.3 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday, the highest level of air travel in more than nine months
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From the Roads to the Runways, Millions Decide to Travel Anyway for the Holidays
People are traveling for the Christmas holiday despite warnings from public health officials and elected leaders to not gather with people outside your household this holiday season. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports from along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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‘Mom's Worth It': US Holiday Travel Surges Despite Outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
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Testing and Masking: What Air Travel Could Be Like During 2020 Holiday Season
NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports on a slower than normal holiday travel season, but tens of millions will still go someplace for the holidays. At-home testing and other tests could be required for some air travelers.
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Coronavirus Surge Put Brakes on Holiday Travel
With the U.S. death toll now over 300,000, people are making the hard decision to celebrate the holidays with just their immediate families. An estimated 84 million people have indicated they may hit the road or the skies – millions fewer than last year, but still too many for comfort.
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Not as Many Americans Plan to Travel for the Holidays, But Millions Still Are
With Christmas just days away, millions are taking to the skies and roads for the holiday despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. AAA, however, says they expect a significant dip in people traveling from the Philadelphia region.
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Don't Worry, Kids: Santa Claus Is Vaccinated Against the Coronavirus
In a CNN interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci told some curious kids that he visited the North Pole himself and administered a coronavirus vaccine to Santa.
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AAA Says Holiday Travel Will Be Down Amid Pandemic
Medical experts have warned the public to avoid family gatherings this Christmas due to the coronavirus pandemic and the AAA says holiday travel will be down as a result. NBC10’s Tim Furlong explains.
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No Drama Corona-Christmas Has Some Secretly Jumping for Joy
Will people heed the call to stay home for Christmas? Or will the December holidays go the way of Thanksgiving, when thousands traveled against the advice of top health officials? Some who are planning to stay home say that giving up the hassle, expense and family drama of holiday travel isn’t really such a bad deal.
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‘Dear Santa': A Documentary About USPS' Operation Santa Shows Anyone Can Be an Elf for Kids in Need
For more than 100 years, thousands of children in need have been helped through USPS’ Operation Santa. The documentary “Dear Santa” takes an inside look at what kids from all over the country ask St. Nick and how anyone can help make their dreams come true. The director, Dana Nachman, joined LX News to talk about which wishes touched her...
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Southwest Starts Booking Middle Seats
Southwest Airlines will again be booking middle seats on flights. All passengers are still required to wear masks aboard the plane.
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You Traveled for Thanksgiving: Here Are COVID-19 Safety Tips for Once You're Home
Millions of people traveled this Thanksgiving weekend. If you were one of them, you should know what to do once you’re home to avoid possibly accelerating the spread of COVID-19 in your community. LX News host breaks down the CDC guidance.
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Worries About Stronger COVID-19 Surge Post-Thanksgiving Because of Travel
A large number of travelers criss-crossing the United States over the Thanksgiving holiday, ignoring health advice, has public health experts worried that the latest COVID-19 spike will be supercharged. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal spoke to travelers as they returned home via Philadelphia International Airport about their plans to quarantine and get tested.
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Thanksgiving Week Travel Continues at All Time Pandemic High
The TSA has screened nearly five million travelers at the nation’s airports, numbers not seen since the pandemic started stateside. Experts from the CDC said the phenomenon was “pouring gasoline on the fire,” as infections and deaths continue to rise.
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Airline Travelers Hit 8-Month All Time High Despite COVID-19 Wave
Two million people made their way past airport checkpoints on Friday and Saturday, according to the TSA, even as COVID cases rise throughout the United States. For some, spending months cooped up and the pull of seeing family and friends feels stronger than the risk of infection.
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Doctor's Orders If You're Traveling for Thanksgiving
Avoiding traveling for Thanksgiving 2020 is advised to prevent spreading COVID-19. But if you still plan to travel, NBC10 medical expert Dr. Arnold Baskies has some recommendations to keep yourself, your family and others as safe as possible.
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Busy Travel Week at Philly Airport After Slow Months in Pandemic
The CDC is putting out a strong warning for people to stay home for the holidays. Yet, airlines are seeing their busiest travel week since the start of the pandemic. NBC10’s Drew Smith reports.
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NJ Says to Limit Thanksgiving Gatherings as COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Spike
It’s not easy, and canceling Thanksgiving family dinners this year sparked emotions for many, but officials say it’s key to prevent a further surge, NBC10’s Cydney Long reports.
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Hundreds Wait in Long Lines for Virus Tests Ahead of Thanksgiving
Hundreds of people in Newark, Delaware waited in line for a coronavirus test before the holidays so they can spend time with family and friends. NBC10 Delaware reporter Tim Furlong reports.
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Turkey, Cranberry Sauce and COVID-19: Your Thanksgiving Coronavirus Survival Guide
Regardless of what your holiday plans are, this will be a Thanksgiving like none other. Here are are few tips to get your through the holidays safely and COVID-19 free.