Due to a combination of the delta and omicron variants, New York City is currently experiencing a significant spike in COVID cases, with the city averaging 2,899 confirmed cases each day over the past week, according to the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. via Associated PressThanks to the surge, NYC was gifted a lump of coal heading into the Christmas holiday, with some restaurants and Broadway shows temporarily closing. The annual event (which was canceled last year) is thought to be one of the reasons for the recent COVID surge in New York City. At the very least, it’ll give you something to do while waiting in line for hours to get a COVID test. AdvertisementSo, in conclusion, enjoy some funny tweets between bouts of coughing and —SKAFLALKSAASKLFDSFJKLSDKSDLSDLFJAdvertisementSDFKDSFSJDSFLK —uh, sneezing.

Source: Huffington Post December 18, 2021 12:52 UTC