AAA Auto Club says that fewer people will be traveling this Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The auto club believes travel numbers will be down by at least 10% due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

50 million Americans would have been expected to make a holiday trip, based on mid-October data. But, the recent rise in new cases means the actual number of travelers could be substantially lower.

Like the Centers for Disease Control, the AAA is advising that staying home and avoiding large-group gatherings is the best way to prevent the spread of sickness.

The CDC advises if you are traveling for Thanksgiving, the best way to travel is by car.  Traveling by plane, train or bus can mean standing in lines and sitting less than 6 feet from people for long periods of time.

If you’re traveling by car and must stop for gas, food or bathroom breaks, decrease your risk by consistently wearing face coverings during travel and continuing to wash your hands.