As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois, state health officials are asking people to change their Thanksgiving plans, recommending virtual gatherings rather than in-person meals with extended family and friends.

During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said if your Thanksgiving plans include someone over the age of 60, someone with underlying health conditions, or someone who is pregnant, it is not too late to change your plans and hold a virtual Thanksgiving.