part of the new year. >> reporter: the c.d.c. expects new cases to surge 57% in the coming days with as many as 1.3 million cases reported the week of christmas. >> things could get really bad, particularly -- particularly for the unvaccinated. >> reporter: today, c.d.c. advisors voted unanimously to discourage anyone 18 or older from getting the j&j vaccine, citing evidence that it could trigger a rare blood disorder that has been linked to at least nine deaths. in the list of companies telling employees to work from home is growing. city bank announced today its employees in new york and new jersey could begin working from home again. >> with orq surging right now, is it too early to return back to the office in january? >> you know, at this point, i wouldn't push it. let's see how this unfolds. >> reporter: with christmas only days away, the demand for tests is skyrocketing. alysa peralta is feeling fine