Get ready to see more of your neighbors over the Thanksgiving holiday.
More than 80% of people in D.C., Maryland and Virginia say they won’t be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday and for many, it’s because of the pandemic, according to a new AAA survey.
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In D.C., 83% of residents plan to stay home for Thanksgiving and 65% of them say it’s because of the coronavirus.
In Virginia, 84% said they will stay home, with 41% changing plans because of the pandemic.
In Maryland, 89% of people said they will spend Thanksgiving at home. Half blamed COVID-19 risks.
Still, 1.2 million D.C. metro-area residents plan to travel for Thanksgiving, a 13.7% decrease from last year.
Transportation
Reporter Adam Tuss and the News4 team are covering you down on the roads and in transit.
If you do decide to travel, prepare for the unexpected.
Thanksgiving is normally a big driving holiday, and more people could choose cars instead of planes, trains or buses this year, AAA says.
Be ready for traffic on the roads.
Pack snacks and water bottles to avoid stopping. Bring extra masks, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer so you can be safe if you stop.
