Thanksgiving Travelers Brace for HV.1 Variant Surge, Warn Doctors

Health officials are warning Thanksgiving travelers of an increase in COVID, flu, and RSV cases in the Bay Area, with expectations of surges during the holiday season. The new variant HV.1 is a concern, particularly for unvaccinated individuals. Masks are recommended at airports, where passenger traffic is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels. Free COVID test kits can be delivered to homes to prepare for the winter surge.