New York reports 67,000 COVID cases, up 64 percent in 24 hours New York on Wednesday reported a new single-day high of 67,000 COVID-19 cases, a 64 percent increase in 24 hours, amid a recent rise of testing numbers due to the nationwide surge of the omicron variant. Omicron-fueled COVID wave crashes into New York days before ChristmasCoronavirus cases surged in New York City and around the United States over the weekend, dashing hopes for a more normal holiday season and stretching the country's testing infrastructure just days before many families gather to celebrate Christmas. America's Omicron wave beginsNew York City and D.C. are emerging as early epicenters of the outbreak. Omicron Is Spreading Fast. Can New York Do More to Slow It Down?Mayor Bill de Blasio says he doesn’t want to impose new government restrictions. But some health experts say more must be done. New York sets new COVID record for third day in a rowState officials have tallied over 23,000 new cases of the virus. Will New York go into lockdown?State and city officials have said there won’t be major lockdowns just yet New York sees another record-setting day of Covid-19 casesHealth officials urge Americans to get vaccinated and boosted against rapidly spreading Omicron variant At least 10 COVID cases said confirmed at Israeli consulate in New YorkIsraeli TV says dozens of other employees report not feeling well, as New York state records highest single-day infection total