An Oscar statue is shown in a shopping mall next to the arrivals area as preparation for the 92nd Academy Awards continues in Los Angeles, California, US, February 7, 2020. (Photo: REUTERS)

While other awards shows have been postponed because of a surge in COVID-19 cases, ABC said plans remain in place to hold the Oscars, the highest film honors, on March 27 in Los Angeles.

This year's ceremony will have a host, ABC Entertainment President Craig Erwich said at a Television Critics Association event.

The Oscars were handed out by celebrity presenters but had no host in the past 3 years.