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Health officials say all indicators point to omicron likely being a more mild variant than delta, but with so many infections, some hospitals are still being pushed to the edge. >> we're hearing omicron is milder, but is it really? this omicron surge is causing a swift escalation in admissions. we've tripled our admissions in the last week and these are very sick people. >> reporter: the cdc now telling americans to avoid cruise travel even if you're vaccinated. now tracking more than 90 ships after a string of outbreaks. and dr. fauci urging people to avoid larger new year's gatherings, where...

Next and stay with us for abc 7 news at 4:00. we will see then. tonight, breaking news as we come on the air. life-threatening wildfires sweeping through parts of colorado. late today, the governor declaring a state of emergency. reports of multiple injuries, burn victims rushed to the hospitals. high winds fueling the flames. tens of thousands of people in the denver suburbs told to get out right now. evacuations under way throughout boulder county. powerful gusts downing power lines. transformers exploding. store customers rushing for the exits. the area expecting snow tomorrow, but it may...

And 21% of nypd now out sick. >> the city hit hard once again. trevor ault joins us once again right here in new york. and trevor, you're learning more from a new study showing the effectiveness of the johnson & johnson booster shot against omicron? >> reporter: that's right, whit. the study found that second j&j dose provides strong protection even against omicron and it cuts the risk of hospitalization by 85%. whit? >> encouraging news there. trevor, thank you. the covid surge combined with extreme weather in parts of the country are crippling the final days of the holiday travel season. m...