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NYC to Limit Crowds for New Year’s Eve Due to Covid Spike
- Ball drop in Times square will only allow vaccinated guests
- Covid cases in the city have jumped sixfold in the last month
A person takes photos before the 2022 numerals to be used at a new year countdown event in Times Square in New York.
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New York City is limiting crowds and adding more health and safety measures for revelers at the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square amid a record surge of Covid-19 cases.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the celebration will still be held but only allow 15,000 people in viewing areas. The city will require proof of full vaccination and mask-wearing.