social distancing

An interactive model created by researchers at MIT aims to create a more complex understanding of how safe people are from coronavirus while indoors that takes into account factors beyond how far apart people are. The researchers, Kasim Khan, John W. M. Bush and Martin Z. Bazant, say that evidence suggests staying at least six feet apart in social settings…

Vaccinations for COVID-19 are around the corner as companies rush to get their versions approved for public use in America. Here is everything you need to know about them.

Millions of people traveled this Thanksgiving weekend. If you were one of them, you should know what to do once you’re home to avoid possibly accelerating the spread of COVID-19 in your community. LX News host breaks down the CDC guidance.

When COVID-19 hit the U.S., event and wedding planners had to pivot fast. Instead of packed corporate halls and crowded wedding dance floors, they were suddenly producing virtual ceremonies and intimate outdoor receptions. Even once the pandemic is over, some of these trends may last. NBCLX contributor Alex Wohleber talked to event planners about how their industry has changed.

European nations are struggling to reconcile cold medical advice with a Christmas tradition that calls for big gatherings in often poorly ventilated rooms where people chat, shout and sing together

The holiday tradition of visiting Santa Claus at the mall is just the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. But as malls cancel their in-person events, out-of-work Santas are moving to online platforms to continue the Christmas tradition virtually. And for many families, that’s turning out to be even better than the real thing.

A New Hampshire restaurant has been fined $1,500 following a complaint about a lack of social distancing and mask wearing during the coronavirus pandemic, the state attorney general’s office said Tuesday. The attorney general’s office said it assessed the penalty against Grumpy’s Bar & Grill in Plaistow after the restaurant on Nov. 14 was visited by a police officer...

After the Aragonez family of Arlington, Texas, had a birthday gathering earlier this month, 15 members contracted COVID-19, including one who was hospitalized. Now the family is going viral for a PSA that warns other families to learn from their mistake. Alexa Aragonez joined LX News to share their message.

Mayor Marty Walsh encourages Boston residents to get tested before and after Thanksgiving, and to follow COVID-19 guidelines to stop the spread.

Like just about everything else this year the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be… different. No bulging crowds. Fewer balloons and a lot more masks. But even with that the parade will go on, albeit in a muted fashion.

COVID-19 is adding an extra helping of anxiety to what is already a stressful time of year. Dr. Shana Lewis joined LX News to offer tips for people feeling uneasy about their Thanksgiving holiday plans.

Running is often considered a solitary sport. But for many, the thrill of running comes from the camaraderie of training with a pack and feeling the support of crowds lining the streets of major races like the Boston Marathon. Can digital innovations like virtual racing fill that void? NBCLX’s Noah Pransky and NBC Boston explore the future of running...

Maine’s ski areas are getting ready for a winter managing both guests and a pandemic. On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills’ office released a COVID-19 safety checklist for the state’s ski areas planning to reopen for the winter. The list includes suggestions like telling resorts to consider moving services such as rental pick-up areas outdoors and requirements that ski areas...

Ski season is just around the corner, and it’ll look very different this year. We found out how one New England ski area is preparing for the pandemic — as well as its first ski season in years.

Christmas is coming a bit early in Dedham, Massachusetts, this year. Old Saint Nick has a new approach to make sure holiday cheer is the only thing he’s spreading.   The town’s Youth Commission is setting up socially-distant visits with Santa, mobile visits that help with their fundraising efforts this year.  “The children have been wonderful this year,” said...

Regardless of what your holiday plans are, this will be a Thanksgiving like none other. Here are are few tips to get your through the holidays safely and COVID-19 free.

The Dedham Youth Commission is setting up social distancing with Santa Claus, mobile visits to help with fundraising. Families pick a time slot and the big guy himself stops by for a photo opportunity outside in exchange for a gift card to help someone in need.

Designer Nate Berkus says being at home with family is a good time to focus on the little moments that bring us the most joy. He joined LX News to share tips for capturing those moments with DIY holiday portraits.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching and coronavirus cases on the rise, many families are debating whether to gather for the holiday, or how to do it safely. No matter what you decide, NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker has some tips for talking to your family about your plans, without starting a fight.

We all know Thanksgiving is going to look different this year