Coronavirus And Thanksgiving: Take Alabama Patch’s Survey

BIRMINGHAM, AL — With coronavirus cases surging in Alabama and across the country and new restrictions and recommendations going into place, public health officials are worried that Thanksgiving could make the situation even worse. With the cold weather, it is also less feasible to have an outdoor gathering that is generally considered less risky for the virus to spread.

Gov. Kay Ivey extended the statewide mask order through December 11 and has stressed the need for social distancing, and schools across the state have reported higher numbers of COVID-19 cases among students and faculty, prompting some schools to shift back to a virtual learning platform.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated guidance on Thanksgiving celebrations. Attending large indoor gatherings with people from outside of an immediate household is considered a higher risk than small outdoor gatherings or virtual gatherings.

Alabama Patch wants to know about how our readers are planning to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the following survey. Your answers are anonymous, but you do have the option to state your views more fully.