NEW YORK - With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be scaled back, sources said.When 2022 is ushered in at the ‘crossroads of the world,’ there will likely be a reduced capacity and masks will be worn by all, sources with knowledge of the plans tell FOX 5 reporter Robert Moses.The official announcement of the changes had not been made by the city.
Changes could also be made to adapt to the surge in coronavirus rocking the city.Requirements to attend the worldwide spectacle already included proof of vaccination.
Those who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability must show proof of a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours. Those under 5 years old must be accompanied by.