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- CDC director Robert Redfield is urging Americans to avoid indoor gatherings whenever possible. Redfield notes that small household gatherings are responsible for coronavirus outbreaks in dozens of states across the U.S.
- Dr. Fauci, meanwhile, noted that Americans should cancel traditional Thanksgiving celebrations this year.
- Indoor gatherings can be a breeding ground for the coronavirus due to poor ventilation and people mistakenly assuming that they can ease up on COVID-19 safety precautions.
According to CDC director Robert Redfield, large coronavirus outbreaks across the country can be traced back to indoor gatherings. Hardly a surprise, health experts have long pointed out that indoor gatherings are disproportionately responsible for the coronavirus spreading rapidly in many states across the U.S.
The explanation behind this is that people at indoor gatherings -- especially when it's just friends and family -- tend to feel a sense of comfort and, as a result, are more lenient when it comes to following basic safety guidelines such as mask-wearing and social distancing. What's more, the coronavirus tends to spread more easily in indoor settings, especially in spaces with poor ventilation.
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