With coronavirus again surging across California, officials are faced with a narrowing number of options to slow the spread. The most immediate concern is the Thanksgiving holiday, which officials fear could spread the illness further if people take part in gatherings. AdvertisementBarbara Ferrer, L.A. County’s public health director, said two local possibilities were a curfew or a limitation on businesses’ hours of operation. Also, taking a coronavirus test before Thanksgiving isn’t a sure way to stave off the spread of the illness. That’s why the safest bet is to stick to your own household for the holiday this year, public health officials say.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 16, 2020 16:13 UTC