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Epidemiologist Says Restricting Small Gatherings Isn't Enough To Stop The Surge

To turn around the current jump in coronavirus cases, epidemiologist Ellie Murray says governments need to focus on the places that are driving the spread, like restaurants and bars.
To truly turn the current surge in coronavirus cases around, epidemiologists say governments need to do more than just order people not to see friends and family.

For weeks now, the message from public health officials has been clear: The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is with members of your immediate household only.

The level of coronavirus cases in the U.S. right now means the chances of encountering an infected person while traveling or while sitting at a crowded table are very real.

But to truly turn the current surge

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