Although the CDC is urging Americans not to travel, more than two million people passed through security checkpoints at airports across the country this weekend. That's the second-highest number of people to travel by air since the pandemic began.
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Doctor Anthony Fauci says that is a real concern.
"You see the clips on TV, people at airports, I mean those are the things we've got to realize are going to get us in even more trouble than we are in right no," said Dr. Fauci.
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The CDC says it's not just traveling but large family gatherings around the holiday, which, could spread the highly contagious virus.
At O'Hare Monday, there was a large crowd during the 7 a.m. hour at the security line. Then were was a lull, with an airline worker telling ABC7 they expect ebbs and flows all day.
Some passengers who chose to fly and said they are still very anxious about it:
"I'm very paranoid when it comes to traveling, especially during COVID, but our travel has been pretty safe," said traveler Genesis Brown.
"I'm a little nervous, but I think that if we all wear a mask and take the necessary precautions we will be ok," said traveler Ciara Stuhler."
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CDC officials says they are concerned with not just travel, but large family gatherings for the holiday, which could spread the highly contagious virus.
Some safety tips from officials include:
-Celebrate with people in your own household
-Practice social distancing, wear a mask
-Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups and utensils
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