I know there is much to be fretful about, especially for Americans this year. But today, let us count our blessings:
We are alive and healthy and have not lost any loved ones.
We have chosen a new leader to restore world order.
We have a US federal government forming that reflects how we all look.
We have not suffered a massive economic breakdown.
We will soon be vaccinated against this scourge.
This Thanksgiving and most likely Christmas will be different from what we've been used to. Perhaps the alterations will not be so painful. Perhaps we will find ways to make it even better. As long as we can share with loved ones in some way, perhaps we will make it through stronger, wiser and happier, too. Happy Thanksgiving USA and Americans all around the world!
As coronavirus cases close in on 13,000,000 in the US, millions of Americans have been taking to the roads and the skies for Thanksgiving. Traditionally, the highest travel volume period of the year, pandemic concerns have not deterred many even when Fauci implored people to stay home. Hospitalizations and deaths from the highly contagious virus are skyrocketing and the National Guard has been called in in some places to help carry away the dead. I have no doubt that the surge in cases is a direct result of people congregating at rallies held by the Superspreader-in-Chief without masks or distancing precautions just before the election.
Today, Wednesday, millions of Americans will travel for Thanksgiving despite some of the worst daily COVID-19 figures since the pandemic began. According to Johns Hopkins University, the United States reported 2,146 deaths on Tuesday — the highest daily death total since May and higher than any other country. The nation also reported 172,935 new coronavirus infections, and the number of hospitalizations hit a new record of 88,080. The number of deaths per 100,000 population now stands at 802, among the highest in the world.
Millions are expected to ignore holiday guidelines against travel this week, and experts have warned that could cause infection numbers to explode. Jonathan Reiner, CNN medical analyst, has predicted that Thanksgiving could become “the mother of all superspreader events.” We'll see in 2-3 weeks' time.
As US Tops 12 Million Coronavirus Cases, Air Travel Is Busiest Since March | TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5PDe25qYsw
