CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines

The new guidelines come as the U.S. reports more than a million COVID-19 cases in the span of a week.

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Kimt news 3's madelyne watkins breaks down what health officials are urging you to now do.

Madelyne, what will thanksgiving look like this year?/// tyler.

I can tell you one thing... it will definitely look different.

Between traveling out of town, gathering with friends and family and black friday shopping ?

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So that could mean changing a lot of your traditions this year.

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Hh officials are advising you to trictions before heading out, getting your flu shot and bring extra face masks and hand sanitizer on your trip.

Whether you're hosting a thanksgiving gathering or attending one... the same guidelines apply ?

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The cdc is recommending you celebrate virtually this year.

If you choose to meet in person, bring you own food and utensils, gather outside if possible and limit the number of people inside.

Now as for black friday shopping... most retailers have already canceled their big sales.

Instead, shop online.

And this year... shopping local is highly encouraged to help out the small businesses in your area.

I know it seems overwhelming..

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But these guidelines were released after more than one million covid?

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For some other ways to celebrate thanksgiving, the cdc recommends you to prepare meals and deliver them to your friends and family or you can write down what you're grateful for and share