61% of Americans changed their Thanksgiving plans due to Covid-19 spikes, new poll finds - CNN
The most common changes reported were seeing only immediate household members and having a smaller dinner than originally planned, according to the poll, which was based on a nationally representative sample of 1,002 US adults and conducted between November 20 and 23.
Nearly one in 10 Americans -- 9% -- said they no longer plan to celebrate the holiday at all.Democrats were more likely to report changing their plans than Republicans: 75% and 49%, respectively.Among Republicans who changed plans, slightly more said they were getting together with a smaller group compared to their immediate household.
Sixty four percent of those in the poll said that seeing family or friends was a large or moderate risk; 76% said this about traveling.The poll also saw some changes in personal behaviors."I think of preparation, of separation, and of ventilation."
For preparation, Adams said that people should -- starting right now -- do everything they can to limit their exposure to others outside their household."You should also tell people who are at higher risk -- older people with chronic medical conditions -- 'Look, let's do it next year.