NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — New York state noticed a bounce of 10,000 COVID-19 instances on Thursday, because it hit one other single-day file excessive for the reason that pandemic began.
With the rise in constructive instances has come extra points. The most recent, air journey.
And with Christmas Eve on Friday, it couldn’t have come at a worse time, CBS2’s Jessica Layton reported.
As of 11 p.m., United Airlines and Delta Air Lines had reported a combined 230 flight cancellations on Friday. The airways mentioned they have been compelled into the drastic motion as a result of workers members had both known as out sick as a consequence of COVID or had been uncovered to somebody contaminated.
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Touring safely is taking up extra that means, however even because the Omicron variant surges within the pandemic, airports and relaxation cease parking tons are packed.
One Virginia couple making their technique to Massachusetts instructed Layton they’re approaching Christmas with warning — simply fast household this yr.
“Now we have been testing as soon as daily for the previous 5 days. We’re each vaccinated and boosted, so I really feel good I assume,” Allison Koury mentioned.
“In case you really feel like one thing just isn’t gonna be secure it is best to positively not do it,” Alex Lange added.
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CBS Information chief medical correspondent Dr. John Lapook says gathering safely begins with a transparent COVID protocol.
“Meaning being up entrance, completely sincere about peoples’ vaccination standing, potential publicity to the virus over the earlier week or so, after which you may resolve are you comfy with the danger,” Lapook mentioned.
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On the night time earlier than Christmas Eve, town of Paterson gifted a whole lot of individuals a free COVID check. Some sisters received confirmed up and hour and a half early to be first in line.
“Not feeling nicely and it’s Christmas. You don’t need to go it to anyone else,” one mentioned.
“Simply to ensure that we’re examined and we’re not spreading something,” Aleanny Martinez added.
Regardless of the outcome, they know celebrations gained’t really feel as festive this yr.
“Some folks gained’t wanna go. Some folks cancel. So it gained’t be the identical as earlier than, previous years,” one sister mentioned.
“A bit bit extra lonely, not as a lot Christmas spirit,” Martinez mentioned.
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Discovering out for those who’re wholesome for the vacation hasn’t been straightforward.
“I’ve been attempting to get a check for 2 days,” Fordham College scholar Kayla Joyner mentioned.
On Thursday in New York, metropolis officers handed out 2,000 free at-home fast exams in every borough.
“It’s a vacation current within the sense that we are able to spend time with family and friends now, hopefully safely,” one individual mentioned.
CBS2’s Jessica Layton contributed to this report.
