holidays during covid

Los Angeles County started the new year with another alarming jump in COVID-19 cases and doctors fear the pandemic can still get much worse. Hospitals are running out of oxygen and hope. Hetty Chang reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2021.

An expected surge in COVID-19 cases in the new year has local hospitals increasingly worried they won’t be able to handle another flood of patients. Ted Chen reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2021.

As Christmas 2020 winds down we find people taking stock of the many changes tied to the coronavirus, thoughtful about the past and optimistic for the future. Beverly White reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 25, 2020.

For the second day in a row, Los Angeles County reported a record-high number of coronavirus-related deaths Thursday, while hospitalizations continued rising and health officials fretfully awaited another holiday weekend that could lead to widespread gatherings of people and more spread of the virus.

The continued numerical climb in cases has health officials on edge heading into Christmas weekend, fearing residents will again ignore warnings against gatherings and spark an even larger surge in infections, hospitalizations and deaths. Kim Tobin reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2020. 

Aside from your own home, the great outdoors is one of the last places you can spend a safe Christmas Eve this year. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2020. 

There is concern that Christmas travel and gatherings will lead to a further surge in the New Year. Patrick Healy reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2020.

LA COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb and public health is pleading with people to stay at home for the holidays. Darsha Philips reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2020.

Write a letter to Santa and have it delivered straight to the North Pole from Burbank’s “The Ugly Mug” shop. Kim Baldonado reports Dec. 17, 2020.

Vacation destinations desperate for business are rolling out the red carpet for travelers, even as doctors warn against taking trips. However, the warnings seem to be working.

The coronavirus pandemic changed the way we enjoy events during the Christmas season. However, families can still share these memorable experiences safely, either virtually, in small groups or from their own vehicles.

This Black Friday looked a lot different this year because of the spike in coronavirus cases, the massive lines with crowds of people waiting overnight were not seen, but masked bargain hunters are still out there hitting the stores. Christine Kim reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2020.

Some people are even putting up decorations earlier than usual. Darsha Philips reported on NBC4 News on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.

Kristin Chenoweth has been quite the busy lady this past year! She catches Jess up on what she’s been up to, including a new reality cooking competition show called ‘Candy Land’ she’s hosting on Food Network. While she may not be a cook, she still happens to be the queen of DIY and has a few secrets up her sleeve...

Baby, it’s cold outside, but one Durham, North Carolina, business has figured out how to brighten spirits and maintain social distancing with a dining igloo. The six igloos on the patio not only isolate gusts from others, but also keep people warm while dining outdoors. They can fit up to 10 people safely and have windows for air ventilation.

Thanksgiving approaches and COVID-19 cases continue to surge in LA County. There is 3,061 new positive cases reported and hospital numbers jumped nearly 50 patients just overnight. Kim Tobin reports for NBC4 News at 9 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2020.

Even with the strong urging from health officials to celebrate Thanksgiving at home, many plan on taking a COVID-19 test so they feel safer about gathering with extended family. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2020.

With the advisory from the Governor are people going to stay home for the holiday? Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2020.

Health experts recommend Thanksgiving gatherings take place outdoors, or none at all due to significant local growth in COVID-19 cases. Beverly White reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m.

An online tool developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, calculates your odds of encountering someone with COVID-19. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2020.