benjamin: the covid 19 vaccine card in new york in land you in jail for your, legislation designating falsifying the ids as forgeries. new york city mayor bill deblasio announcing scaling back new york celebrations in times square. reducing capacity over the omicron variant. attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination and all will have to wear a mask. griff: as we look at another covid christmas officials are advising drastic measures like wearing masks at home. doctor fauci said you should consider when inviting your unvaccinated guests. doctor janette nesheiwat joins me live. merry christmas to you. thank you for getting up early as families across the country are worried about this kind of christmas.