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CDC fears COVID-19 spike from spring break travel
CDC warns of COVID-19 spike ahead of spring break travel By A.J. Nwoko | March 9, 2021 at 11:39 PM EST - Updated March 9 at 11:39 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After weeks of falling COVID-19 cases and vaccinations on the rise, local AAA advisers say travel booking has also been increasing ahead of the spring break season.
“There is a really pent-up demand, when you combine the pent-up demand with the vaccine rollout - there is really a marrying to result in this increased comfort level,” said AAA spokesperson Martha Meade.
But that confidence but it’s still causing concern for health experts wanting to avoid that spring break spike in COVID-19.
AAA Mid-Atlantic predicts Virginia holiday travel will be the lowest in years FILE (Source: WVIR) By Rachel Hirschheimer | December 21, 2020 at 9:53 AM EST - Updated December 21 at 7:25 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With Christmas and New Years right around the corner, AAA Mid-Atlantic says more Virginians are heeding the warnings by staying home this holiday season.
“We expect to see the lowest number of holiday travelers that we have seen in nearly two decades, down a million over last year,” AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson Martha Meade said.
As more COVID-19 restrictions go into effect in Virginia, AAA shows that 34 millions fewer Americans will be traveling for the holidays.
Virginia’s new hands-free driving law takes effect on Jan. 1
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A new Virginia law will make it illegal to use a cellphone while driving for any reason.
Roanoke County police Sgt. Spencer Hoopes said it’s a welcome change. The current law only bans typing or reading texts or emails and it’s hard to enforce.
“The ultimate goal here is safety on the roadway,” said Hoopes. “They could be looking at their phone for GPS purposes, they could be changing music, looking at various other apps, dialing a phone number, all of which pose a potential distraction.”
AAA projects lowest number of Va. holiday travelers in years, most Americans staying home (Source: AP Photo/Jim Mone) By Cayley Urenko | December 18, 2020 at 2:05 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 2:05 PM
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The holiday season is just one week away, and what is usually a busy time of year to gather with family may be much quieter this year.
Travel guidance and COVID-19 public health concerns are reducing the number of Americans willing to travel this holiday season. According to AAA Travel, at least 34 million fewer travelers compared to 2019′s holiday season, which is Dec. 23 through Jan. 3.