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Fewer people expected to travel during Thanksgiving holiday amid surge in COVID-19 cases | Local News

With the nation in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, fewer people are expected to make their annual treks to gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving.

Lancaster County set a daily record for new COVID-19 cases this weekend when it recorded 465 Sunday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. That’s 97 more new cases than the previous record of 368 set Thursday. Another 181 new county cases were recorded Monday.

AAA is anticipating at least a 10% drop from last year’s 55 million travelers, the largest one-year decrease since the Great Recession in 2008.

Lancaster County's rate for positive COVID tests more than double the target level

“The wait-and-see travel trend continues to impact final travel decisions, especially for the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Paula Twidale, AAA Travel senior vice president. “The decision to travel is a personal one. For those who are considering making a trip, the majority will go by car, which provides the flexibility to

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November 24, 2020

As online shopping increases, how to make sure you’re shopping on a secure website | KOLR

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — People looking online for Black Friday deals should do some simple research beforehand.

As online shopping skyrocketed this year, the Better Business Bureau says so has the number of complaints to BBB about online retailers.

More than 53,000 complaints have been logged so far in 2020.

Regional director of the BBB of Springfield, Stephanie Garland has advice for shoppers.

“If the price seems too good to be true it probably is, it’s an oldie but a goody for a reason,” Garland said. “And so just keep that in mind as you’re going forward and making your purchasing decisions. You can also look in the upper lefthand corner most secure websites are going to have this little lock icon they are also going to have “https” that “s” means secure if on the web browser they don’t have either of those things that should be a red flag

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November 24, 2020

COVID-19 rapid testing center opens at Ontario airport, just in time for holiday travel

ONTARIO, Calif. (KABC) — A drive-through COVID-19 testing center that offers results within 20 minutes is now operational at Ontario Airport, allowing passengers to determine whether they are infected with the coronavirus before they travel.

“The idea is, how do we make our passengers feel as safe and as comfortable as possible during these very unusual times,” says Ontario International Airport spokesperson Steve Lambert.

He acknowledges that even though the Centers for Disease Control has discouraged people from traveling, there are people who are going to travel anyway.

“Ontario Airport is going to handle 100,000 passengers during the Thanksgiving holiday,” he says.

The operation is run by Covid Clinic, which offers a variety of services, including tests for COVID-19 antibodies.

“It’s going to be nasal for this location, it’s only nasal. So depending on the type of test you’re getting it’s either going to be a nasal pharyngeal, which is

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November 24, 2020

States Impose New Rules, Plead With Public To Stop Spread

State and local officials nationwide are imposing new coronavirus restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the explosive spread of the disease as many Americans resist calls to limit gatherings and travel heading into the holidays.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tightened restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings beginning Tuesday. In California, where most counties are under a curfew, Los Angeles County officials will prohibit in-person dining for at least three weeks, and a judge on Monday denied a request to temporarily restore indoor service at restaurants and gyms in San Diego County. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts warned that he could impose tighter social-distancing restrictions before Thanksgiving if hospitalizations continue to rise.

Sisolak, who has avoided tightening mandates throughout the fall because of the potential damage to Nevada’s tourism-based economy, said the trends led to an “inescapable conclusion.”

“We are on a rapid trajectory

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November 24, 2020

These Are the Celebrity Weddings We Can’t Wait to See in 2021 – E! Online

After the third time proved not to be the charm for the Bachelor in Paradise success story, the store owner more or less gave up on trying to find a new slot for their Dallas vows, pushed back several times from the original May date. “I have postponed my wedding not once, not twice but three times and you know what? We even had to change a fourth date, but we didn’t even send invitations out for that,” she revealed on her What a Girl Wants podcast this August.

But it’s not the wasted stamps or the delayed dress dreams that have her feeling weepy. “It’s just been really crazy because we had this master grand plan that we were going to get married in May, that we were going to travel the world this summer and when fall hits, we were going to start a family,” she explained. “Now

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November 24, 2020

A state-by-state guide to COVID-19 travel restrictions for Tennesseans

COVID-19 cases are surging across the country. Here’s what to consider as you decide whether to get tested and travel this holiday season.

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With the holidays quickly approaching and COVID-19 cases rising, many states are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of the virus from visitors to residents.

Tennessee is considered a “high-risk” state to travel from in most parts of the country, so Tennesseans will have to review travel restrictions before seeing relatives for the holidays.

Knox News has compiled a state-by-state guide to make safe traveling easier this season. Here are the state travel restrictions as of Nov. 23 in alphabetical order.

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These states require proof of testing, mandatory quarantine, completion of health department forms or some combination of all three. Visitors can face fines in some states if they do not adhere

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November 24, 2020

Factbox: Holiday dos and don’ts of a COVID-19 Thanksgiving

(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that with the rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to postpone travel and celebrate with the people who live at home with you.

FILE PHOTO: An employee uses hydroalcoholic gel at the Christeyns company’s factory in this illustration picture in Vertou near Nantes, France, March 6, 2020. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/Illustration/File Photo

If you plan to travel by bus, train or plane in circumstances that might make staying 6 feet (2 meters) apart difficult – or are traveling with people who do not live with you – the CDC urges considering making other plans, such as hosting a virtual gathering or delaying your travel.

IF YOU DO TRAVEL…

* Check travel restrictions before you go.

* Get your flu shot before you travel.

* Always wear a mask in public settings, when using public

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November 24, 2020

Virginia DMV offers more services online to alleviate people waiting for appointments

Officials with the Department of Motor Vehicles are making it easier for people to get services done. They are now offering more than 40 transactions online.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — People are still waiting months for an appointment at the Department of Motor Vehicles. DMV officials hope more appointments open up as they add more than four dozen online services.

Customer Jim Willenbrink said, “It’s a little frustrating at first, but if you tenacious with the process and keep on checking back I find it actually more efficient to do the appointment system than do the old way. You come here and you wait practically half a day or all day.”

DMV officials want to make it even easier for its customers. They continue adding more services online, so people don’t have to book an appointment and show up in person.

Willenbrink says that’s the way to go!

He said,

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November 24, 2020

Ready for Thanksgiving 2020? Make sure you do these 8 things before Thursday

It’s that time of year: Thanksgiving is Thursday. And, like most holiday celebrations in 2020, it’s going to look different this November.

Public health officials are warning Americans about the dangers of travel and gatherings as the coronavirus pandemic rages. Stores nationwide are closing their doors Thanksgiving Day, while families finalize what recipes they’ll enjoy together (perhaps virtually). And many Indigenous people will commemorate the 50th National Day of Mourning, amid overdue need of being honest about the holiday’s true history.

There’s a lot to do in preparation for Thanksgiving 2020. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, never fear: we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of things to do as we approach Thursday.

1. Avoid unnecessary travel, gatherings

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Here’s what to bring with you to stay safe

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is strongly recommending against Thanksgiving travel

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November 24, 2020

Key Trump administration official clears the way for President-elect Biden’s transition to begin

WASHINGTON – A key Trump administration appointee said Monday she would allow President-elect Joe Biden to begin his official transition – paving the way for his team to get access to briefings, office space, secure computers and other government services needed for the transfer of power.

It marked a formal recognition by the Trump administration that Biden won the Nov. 3 election, even though the president has refused to concede and continues to make baseless allegations of voter fraud.

Despite pressure that has been building for two weeks, Emily Murphy, the Trump appointee who holds the keys to transition funds and tools, had delayed issuing an official determination recognizing Biden’s win, as the Trump campaign filed a flurry of lawsuits challenging the results.

Murphy’s letter to Biden came just hours after Michigan’s four-member elections board voted to certify Biden’s win in that state by 154,187 votes. And on Friday, Georgia’s

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