Covid 19 warning

You said he was being careful. What difference would staying at home have had? Yes, there are some locations that have a higher infection rate than others but it is still mostly a matter of bad luck or bad behavior that leads to becoming infected. Statistically speaking, where you are does not materially effect your chances of being infected unless you are at a place that literally has no infections such as a deserted island. Think of it like a reverse lottery ticket. Buying two Powerball tickets instead of one does double your chances of winning, that is a statistically accurate fact, but it really doesn't make it much more likely you will be ditching your RV in favor of a Gulfstream G600 private jet. Same with traveling from NYC to Tampa. There is currently a slightly greater chance you will encounter an infected individual, but it is still much more likely you will not become infected. Wearing a mask, socially distancing, practicing good hygiene and using common sense is much more effective than trying to stay away from different geographic locations.