A traditional Thanksgiving dinner is off the table

“Remember, one of our goals for this Thanksgiving should be thankful to be here for the next Thanksgiving,” said Dr. Steve Stites, Chief Medical Officer for The University of Kansas Health System.

The holiday season is around the corner- but it will be anything but traditional this year.

With record level covid-19 cases, deaths c1 maryville.

Hospitalizations across the th u.s. c1 families to set out less dinner placemats this thanksgiving.

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A tradition centered around sharing food, thanks and being close to friends and family- but c1 healths experts say a traditional turkey dinner this year is a recipe for disaster c1 gatherings and c1 have to be going to get chillier."

"i think thanksgiving and christmas will be two of our most challenging days."

C1 with the threat the covid-19 thanksgiving guidance on how to celebrate safely- c1 their recommendations-keep the turkey, mashed potatoes and pies wi c1 taking this holiday.

"well, we were planning on going down to my wife's family's, but since the virus is heating we'll probably just stay home."

C1 thanksgiving and christmas will christmas parties.i love this time of year, but we're all gonna have to sacrifice to get these numbers down."

The cdc lists indoor c1 days.

Household as high risk if you do plan to hold a more traditional dinner anyway- cdc by household, wearing a mask when not eating or drinking and avoiding potluck-style gatherings.

C1 to bring food and drinks for themselves."we really do have to do things differently, it's keeping those "even small family gatherings have the tendency to really cause a potential for spread."while a traditional thanksgiving is this year-it doesn't mean it will leave you feeling less thankful.

"this year is going 1 what we have to find is the grace and hope in the difference that you can still be with people.

It may not be the same, but it can still be safe, then come next thanksgiving, i think it's going to open up a lot."

Joseph, kilee thomas, kq2 news c1 >> we're planning on going down to my wife's family but since the virus is hitting, we will probably just stay home.

>> i will miss christmas parties.

I love this time of year but we're all going to have to sacrifice to get these numbers down.

>> the c.d.c.

Lists indoor gatherings of people outside your household at risk.

The c.d.c.

Recommending separating from households and avoid pot luck.

>> we really have to do things differently.

Even small family gatherings have a tendency for potential spread.

A traditional thanksgiving is off the table this year, it you don't have to feel less thankful.

>> this year will be different.

We have to find grace and hope in the difference.

You can still be with people, it may not be the same but it can be good.

If we keep each other safe, come next thanksgiving, it will open up a lot.

>> reporting in st.

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