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    I’m in the worst spot right now... my dad and stepmom are packing up their house in South Texas and preparing to move back to the North Texas area. She asked for my help and for it to be a surprise to my dad for me to come down and spend a little time with them helping them pack and go through things, and I was all prepared for the past week to leave tomorrow and drive from the Chicago area to Texas over three days. The cases down there are skyrocketing and I’m just so torn on whether to go or not. I know I could stay really safe and keep away from people, but it’s still so hard to decide.

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    • You're young so will be fine. Your bad points here are the airports and planes. Everything else is risk management.Nairn
    • The problem you have is whether you then become a vector for your parents to get it.Nairn
    • *folks, not parents - sorry! I have a step mum too, so I should know better.Nairn
    • Just go. Do it. Make sure the only person going out for supplies is healthy and safe and keep it amongst yourselves. Mitigate spread you’ll be fine.monospaced
    • After spending time in the UK and coming back here, it seems like anytime Americans have a choice between choosing the safe option or choosing the dangerous...cherub
    • option, they choose the dangerous option.cherub
    • Example: All the New Yorkers who fled NYC for Florida at the start of the outbreak. You shouldn't travel during a pandemic. Really bad life decision.cherub
    • There is no evidence that NYers traveling to Florida either caused the issues there or worsened them. NY is one of only 4 states doing well, btw.monospaced
    • And your blanket statement about all americans is grossly ignorant. There are many areas that chose to be safe, and many other that didn't.monospaced
    • Remember, the entire UK is the size of Wyoming. Congrats on the UK making safe decisions. You're like a single state here ;)monospaced
    • Finally, DRIVING in a car to your family, all of which have been quarantining for months, is a relatively safe endeavor. It's not a dangerous decision ffs.monospaced
    • Wyoming apparently has just over a half million population - it is absolutely incomparable to the UK.
      NY or Cali, more maybe.      Nairn
    • Ahh, mg33's intending to drive? I missed that, sorry. Just do it. Sorry, sorry, I got the wrong end of the stick.Nairn
    • "Youre young so will be fine." I believe the cases skyrocketing were people between 21-39Maaku
    • Yes, they make cars now that can drive from Chicago to Texas without having to stop for gas. No chance of catching coronavirus at a gas station. 100% safe.cherub
    • Personally I would not go. Yes chances are you'll be fine, but the thought of passing the virus to my family would ruin the trip for me.yuekit
    • @maaku - but in that context, he'll likely be ok? The transmissibility to his folks is a different matter, but if he's worried about his own health?Nairn
    • Tough decision, mg33 :( You don't want to get your parents sick... and you don't want to bring something back to your family... I'm w/yuekit on this one.PonyBoy
    • i helped my mom move back in April and she lives in New Rochelle, NY. It was stressful, but we were safe. I think you would be ok.OP31
    • Shame on her for asking you to do this and not taking the pandemic seriously. You'll need to isolate for two weeks when you return. Don't go.SlashPeckham
    • mg33, you'd be fine man. You go by car and will be only with them, just wear a mask when needed and wash your hands oftenBennn
    • Maybe they need more than help moving. It's a difficult time for everyone.
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    • I think it's a risk worth taking. if you adhere to strict rules you can keep yourself safe.
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    • You can santiize your car, gas pumps, etc. Stay outside or in your car the entire trip. Don't get close to anyone! Wear a mask and santiize yourself often.
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    • Why does autocorrect suck so hard
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    • Just dont feel guilty if u kill them carrying it . All life is a risk
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    • I don't think it's fair to spring a surprise visit on your father. He should have the right to decide if he wants to risk the exposure. I wouldn't do it...Melanie
    • ... unless they really need the help because they're not capable of the move on their own. BUT if you've been isolating, maybe expanding your bubble is okay?Melanie
    • Not to be a downer but... https://www.wthr.com…Melanie
    • "Congrats on the UK making safe decisions" - we wish.fadein11
    • big OOOOF. tough decision indeed. i'd definitely lean toward helping out your folks. but you know your situation better than anyone of us here.pango
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