CDC Says College Students Going Home For Thanksgiving Raise Risks

The video discusses the CDC's travel advisory for Thanksgiving due to rising COVID-19 cases, urging students to follow safety measures like wearing masks and hand hygiene. Universities, such as Indiana University, are increasing testing to prevent virus spread. South Dakota has launched a program to keep COVID-positive students from traveling home. The US Surgeon General emphasizes that tests do not eliminate risk, and safety measures remain crucial. The video highlights the virus's impact on minority communities and varying school testing requirements for returning students.

What is one of the key recommendations by the CDC for those who decide to travel during Thanksgiving?

• Avoid wearing masks

• Ignore hand hygiene

• Self-quarantine before gatherings

• Travel without any precautions

What strategy is Indiana University implementing to control the spread of COVID-19?

• Offering voluntary mitigation testing

• Encouraging students to travel

• Canceling all classes

• Closing the campus indefinitely

What is the purpose of the 'No. Before you go' program at the University of South Dakota?

• To combine testing and social distancing before breaks

• To allow students to return home without testing

• To encourage students to travel

• To eliminate the need for masks

According to the US Surgeon General, what is a limitation of COVID-19 tests?

• They eliminate the need for safety measures

• They guarantee immunity from the virus

• They are always accurate

• They only reflect the status at the time of testing

What is a common requirement among some schools for students returning to campus?

• Immediate return without quarantine

• No testing required

• No safety measures needed

• A COVID test upon return