But yet again, there's a Scrooge — the coronavirus is reaching levels in New York City unseen since the pandemic began. Roughly 23,000 COVID-19 cases were detected in a single day. And the average COVID-19 positivity rate stood at 11.38 percent. So, now might be a good time to remind you of health officials' advice on holiday gatherings and travel: make your plans around the people most vulnerable in your life. NYC Nears 23K COVID Cases In A Single Day: Data
Of course, any Christmas gathering won't be safe unless everyone has tested negative. Unfortunately, long lines persist at testing sites throughout the city. But it might be easier to score an at-home test, if you know where to look. Here's How To Score An At-Home COVID Test In New York City
Don't celebrate Christmas? Want to do some walking and shopping in relatively empty stores? Take a look at what's open and closed this holiday. Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2021: What's Open, Closed In NYC?
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