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Crew members along with travelers walk in the arrival terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on November 19, 2020. The US government cautions Americans against travelling for the Thanksgiving holiday next week, saying: "It's not a requirement. It's a strong recommendation." / AFP / Daniel SLIM
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Americans urged to stay home for Thanksgiving as virus surges

LOS ANGELES, Nov 20, 2020 (AFP) - US authorities on Thursday urged Americans not to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday as virus cases soared in