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Alarmed by a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing prevalence of the omicron variant, New York City officials will distribute one million masks and 500,000 home tests, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.

COVID cases forced the cancelation of all of Friday's Christmas Spectacular shows at Radio City Music Hall.

The mass distributions are part of a broader plan to counter the virus spread that also includes making testing more easily available through more sites and extended hours.

NEW YORK — Alarmed by a rapid rise in covid-19 cases and the increasing prevalence of the omicron variant, New York City officials will distribute one million masks and 500,000 home tests, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. The mass distributions are part of a broader plan to counter the

People take coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests at pop-up testing site in New York City, U.S., December 7, 2021. Reuters/Brendan McDermid New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing prevalence...

NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing prevalence...

City-run testing sites will also be open seven days per week, and free at-home tests will be available to those waiting in long lines.

As part of our ongoing Grading de Blasio series, WNYC/Gothamist asked a panel of local health experts to look at how the mayor managed the calamity and what he leaves behind as New York City preps for future surges.

Man with Omicron went out for dinner, drinks, karaoke with others outside con