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More U.S. Travelers Are Flying Again Despite COVID-19 Risks

By Jon Hamilton
Published March 14, 2021 at 11:52 AM MDT
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Friday marked the busiest day for the nation's airports since COVID-19 put the brakes on air travel almost a year ago. But the number of travelers remains far below 2019 levels.

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Jon Hamilton
Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.
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