River Dell, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For May 27 – Patch.com

The need to protect children from serious childhood diseases doesn’t disappear during the COVID-19 public health emergency, officials said.

NEW JERSEY – A precipitous drop in childhood vaccinations in the Garden State prompted a plea from New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli during Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing. Vaccinate your kids. … Read more

The newest county totals and town by town breakdowns including Mahwah, Ridgewood, Glen Rock and Wyckoff.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — There are 24 new cases of the coronavirus in Bergen County, according to the latest New Jersey Department of Health numbers.As of 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, the state now reports Bergen County has 17,963 positive test results and 1,528 deaths from the coronavirus. Bergen County is no longer the state leader in cases or deaths, as Hudson County surpassed the total number of cases this month, and Essex County now… Read more

Coronavirus concerns brought some visible changes to the Jersey Shore, but it didn’t completely prevent the unofficial start of summer.

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Memorial Day weekend often signals the unofficial beginning of summer on the Jersey Shore. It did the same last weekend, bringing a dose of familiarity to summer activities while also providing a preview of how the coronavirus may affect the shore this summer.Parts of Long Beach Island reflected those similarities and differences. Traffic still filled Long Beach Boulevard, even though short-term rentals… Read more

Several New Jersey chain retailers have announced store closures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Several New Jersey chain retailers are announcing store closures due to the coronavirus pandemic…. Read more

Due to the coronavirus, Wyckoff replaced the annual Memorial Day parade with a video. Watch the township honor its veterans here.

WYCKOFF, NJ — After the coronavirus forced the township to cancel the annual Memorial Day parade, Wyckoff released a video in its place to honor the holiday.The video, according to a news release last week, was put together by the Memorial Day Parade Committee, and was posted to the Wyckoff Midland Park Memorial VFW Post 7086 on Monday.The township also scheduled a Memorial Day salute for noon Monday.Watch the full video from the… Read more

Gov. Phil Murphy said outdoor ceremonies can be held but they must comply with social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey school districts will be permitted to hold outdoor graduation ceremonies with social distancing beginning in July, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday…. Read more

You never planned on raising kids during a pandemic. There are no easy decisions. ProPublica scoured the research and talked with experts.

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Parsippany Police Chief Andrew Miller said Brick and Mirror Beauty Bar would be in violation of the COVID-19 shutdown.

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Mirabella and George Verdis say they will reopen their salon June 1 despite Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order that prohibits it and Parsippany Police will be there. But not for a haircut. … Read more