Zoom extending meeting limit for Thanksgiving

CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Zoom is getting into the holiday spirit and scrapping it’s 40-minute time limit on Thanksgiving.

The announcement comes as health experts urge people to skip holiday gatherings this year because of the coronavirus.

As a thank you to our customers, we will be lifting the 40-minute limit for all meetings globally from midnight ET on Nov. 26 through 6 a.m. ET on Nov. 27 so your family gatherings don't get cut short. ❤️🏡 #ZoomTogether pic.twitter.com/aubsH0tfxG
— Zoom (@zoom_us) November 10, 2020

The video communications company said it will offer unlimited meeting times starting midnight on Nov. 26 until 6 a.m. on Nov. 27 EST.

This month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its Thanksgiving guidelines.

The new guidance said older adults and those at risk of severe illness should stay home and if you attend a holiday gathering, bring your own food and avoid potluck-style meals.