WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — With Thanksgiving (and the holiday season) just around the corner, 2020 is throwing some travel plans off.
For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance and steps for Americans to take to safely celebrate Thanksgiving.
As for traveling, some states have quarantine guidelines, including Connecticut, while others are seeing large spikes in COVID-19 cases.
Anthony Delgado of New Haven said he is taking precautions to fly and plans on having a traditional Thanksgiving that includes extended family.
"I say just keep the mask on, keep your distance, make sure you’re taking the right precautions to keep yourself and others safe."
Grandmother Maggie Chapdelaine of Chicopee, Massachusetts said she is taking the CDC’s advice instead and serving up dinner for just those who live in her home.
“Well, we have children who live with us so they will be with us (for Thanksgiving)."
With six grandchildren Maggie and her husband Don aren’t taking chances when it comes to their safety.
“We still have a little concern as far as possibly getting people sick, but we have not had any kind of issues with the family so far," Don said.
The other day, the country saw its largest COVID-19 case spike with140,000 people testing positive. For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms.
For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.
"You may have to bite the bullet and sacrifice that social gathering unless you're pretty certain that the people that you're dealing with are not infected," Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell.
Health experts suggest people instead have a virtual holiday.
"I mean who knows, that might be an option," said Delgado.
"I think that might be a bit much," said Don.
Maggie, however, is willing to give it a try.
One thing these travelers do agree on? A desire to get the virus under control as we head toward the new year.
“Hopefully it gets under control and there becomes a vaccine where people can feel safe and more secure about living their daily lives," Delgado said.
A reminder that if you are going to head out of town for Thanksgiving there are dozens of states on Connecticut’s travel advisory.