

Her story reflects the Thanksgiving dilemma that families across America are facing as the gatherings become burdened with the same political and coronavirus debates consuming other arenas.Īs they gather for turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pie, they are confronted with a list of questions: Can they once again hold big get-togethers? Can they gather at all? Should they invite unvaccinated family members? Should they demand a negative test before a guest is allowed at the dinner table or a spot on the sofa for an afternoon of football? “I’m going to wear my stretchy pants and eat too much - and no one’s going to care,” she said. She is roasting a turkey and whipping together a pistachio fluff salad - an annual tradition - but only for her, her husband and two grown boys.


to 95,000 daily, hospitals in Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona are also under pressure, and health officials are pleading with unvaccinated people not to travel.Ĭriel’s big family feast was put on hold. A resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. Hospitals there are teeming with patients, and schools are scaling back in-person learning. Stay on top of breaking news and weather with the FOX8 mobile app.īut the virus had a different plan.
