Should You Quarantine after Thanksgiving Gathering amid Rising COVID Cases? Yes, Expert Says

Thanksgiving is over. Many people celebrated with just their household unit, but many others did not. In fact, up to 50 million Americans are traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the American Automobile Association, or AAA.

The comings and goings of US travelers belie the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge. The US reported 2,046 deaths Wednesday -- the highest one-day coronavirus death toll the country has reported since early May, Johns Hopkins University data shows. The country also hit a new daily hospitalization record, with 89,954 people currently hospitalized for COVID-19, according to the COVID Tracking Project. This is the 16th straight day that figure set a record for the pandemic, as previously reported by CNN.

We talked to CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen about her recommendations on how to keep safe after people return from holiday festivities. Read More