The citywide case rate is spiking, particularly in Staten Island and Manhattan. Two-thirds of Staten Island residents and 78% of Manhattanites are fully vaccinated.

“Omicron is here in NYC and spreading quickly. We’re seeing a surge of #COVID19 cases ahead of the holidays – the 7-day average for new cases has tripled in the last month,” health commissioner Dave Chokshi tweeted yesterday.

Hospitalizations are also on the rise, and the percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive doubled in three days.

Restaurants are shutting down, colleges have axed events and several Broadway shows have been canceled.