holidays during covid

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.

Anticipating the risk of Thanksgiving travel and gatherings triggering another big increase, officials urge gatherings be kept small, and interstate travelers quarantine for 14 days. Patrick Healy reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2020.

An online tool developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, calculates your odds of encountering someone with COVID-19.

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.

Let’s face it, the conversation around the Thanksgiving dinner table will be very different this year, but we’ve got tips to help you prepare. Malou talks to Dr. Deborah Gilboa about the do’s and don’ts of holiday gatherings during the pandemic.