Spectators will meet Friday at Reagan National Airport in Washington. Despite the corona virus outbreak, more than a million people have passed through airport security in the past two days.

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Spectators will meet Friday at Reagan National Airport in Washington. Despite the corona virus outbreak, more than a million people have passed through airport security in the past two days.

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According to statistics provided by the Transportation Security Administration, more than 2 million people have passed through security checkpoints at US airports in the past two days. This is happening despite the official official guidance to stay home during the holidays as the corona virus epidemic and death toll in the country continues to rise.

About 1.07 million passengers passed through the agency’s TSA checkpoints on Friday and Saturday. Reported. This is 60% lower than last year, but much higher than normal checkpoint statistics since the onset of the pandemic.

More than 17 million virus cases have been reported in the US, killing 317,000 people. Accordingly Johns Hopkins Corona Virus Resource Center.

TSA had expected the number of passengers to increase during the holiday season at the end of the year. In addition to the usual pandemic advice – keep six feet away from others and wear a face mask – the agency advised to arrive earlier to allow more time to pass through safety. “COVID-19 has affected staff and operations throughout the airport environment, so overtime will reduce your stress level,” the agency said. Blog post Friday.

TSA on Friday. as well as The hand sanitizer reminded passengers that their carry-on luggage – 12 cess, has been relaxed to a maximum of 3.4 .s, which is the normal liquid max.

But most Americans who celebrate the holidays do so by car. AAA plans that country roads will be less congested than last holiday season as more people live at home. Group Said It expects at least 34 million passengers compared to last year – 29% less.

For those who want to travel, the AAA quotes recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Take a COVID-19 test a few days before the trip, and a few days after the trip, to reduce unnecessary activity.