Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. CDC Thanksgiving Guidelines Urge Caution as Americans Prepare for Holidiay VOA News As COVID-19 cases are spiking around the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued specific guidelines for celebrating Thanksgiving on November 26. Dr. Henry Walke, CDC's COVID-19 incident manager, told financial cable news network CNBC that the holiday is an important time to be cautious. "(There is) no more important time than now for each and every American to redouble our efforts to watch our distance, wash our hands, and most importantly, wear a mask," he said. .