It’s a new housing community that looks to feature homes for active adults in Monmouth County. It’s Regent Oaks at Freehold and construction is underway along Route 9 in Freehold. If you travel along Route 9 here in Monmouth County you cannot miss this latest project.
It appears Regent Oaks is featuring five models. Two bedroom models the Lealand, Aldin and the Woodgate. Three bedroom models the Lauriston and the Avington. Regent Oaks are supposed to begin in the low $600,000.00.
Regent Oaks looks to be focusing on residents in New Jersey 55+ and is conveniently located along Route 9 in Freehold, so it is close to lots of services and shopping between Freehold and Howell. It’s also close to Ocean County and Lakewood, Ocean Counties most populated town.
According to their website, the new development is close to some popular parks like Turkey Swamp Park, the Manasquan Reservoir, or Monmouth Battlefield and Allaire State Parks.
Additionally Regent Oaks will feature pool, clubhouse and fitness center for residents to use and enjoy. Sort of a self contained development for “active adults” to enjoy as they approach their retirement years.
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Also Regent Oaks says it will feature maintenance plans including landscaping and snow removal that will be handled through their homeowners association.
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LOOK: Here are the 25 best places to live in New Jersey
Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in New Jersey using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
On the list, there’s a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.
Select school districts in New Jersey will start the new year in a remote-learning fashion, due to significant transmission of COVID-19 in their school buildings, or the threat of an outbreak. And there’s concern that many more will have to follow suit once students return to school from winter break and interact in-person after potential exposure to the virus during holiday gatherings.
Schools and their staff are more prepared to run lessons over video conferencing platforms, compared to last spring, but it remains to be seen how students would handle the return to a virtual world of learning.
“I need to be in the classroom, not on a computer,” Jeannie Tamarone, a middle-school student in Monmouth County, told New Jersey 101.5. “But if we’re forced to go back online for school, that’s what I’ll do — I have no choice.”
The New Jersey Department of Health reported 7,716 new COVID-19 cases among students in the week ending Dec. 19, along with 2,092 cases among school staff, with less than two-thirds of schools reporting during that week.
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“I think we have to be more alert to the fact that there may be some kids that are going to have difficulty,” Maurice Elias, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, said of students returning to remote schooling. “There’s kids who definitely have a hard time focusing without the help of adults — it is easier for teachers to get kids’ attention live than when they are on Zoom.”
Elias noted that kids’ mental health is better when they’re with their peers; that interaction essentially disappears in an online classroom. But hopefully the return to remote learning would be an extremely temporary situation, not another months-long ordeal like the one that launched at the onset of the pandemic in New Jersey, he said.
Parents can help the situation for their children, he added, by having a positive attitude, even if they believe the remote-learning setup is less than ideal.
“If we walk around saying, ‘Oh my God, this is going to be awful for kids mental health,’ we will be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy,” Elias said. “Kids reflect what they hear at home.”
Prior to winter break, a number of districts informed parents that kids would return in 2022 in a remote format, at least temporarily. The South Orange & Maplewood School District, for example, is keeping everybody out of the schools until Jan. 10, in order to protect the health of staff and students.
Where NJ’s ‘red wave’ of the 2021 election was reddest
In 2017, Gov. Phil Murphy won the election by 14.1 percentage points, a margin exceeding 303,000. His re-election was much closer, an 84,000-vote, 3.2-point victory. He and others talked about a ‘red wave’ of Republican voters in the electorate, and certified results show which counties turned red most.
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With all the talk about COVID testing, people are starting to get really confused about some of the requirements. After all, the CDC requirements seem to change on the daily. And some people still want to travel outside of the U.S., COVIDor not.
But there’s one thing for sure. At least as of this writing, you are required to take a COVID test within 24 hours of any flight into the United States. Vaccinated or not, citizen or visitor, the test needs to be done. And it needs to be negative.
Many hotels and resorts outside of this country know this and have antigen testing readily available with same-day results. But you usually have to arrange this a few days before and get the timing just right since the window for a result is so small.
Not only that, but these tests can be very expensive, with resorts charging up to $200 for an antigen test. It’ll be cheaper if you find a doctor or a clinic outside of the hotel, but who wants to interrupt their vacation to have to go to the doctor?
I want to make it easy for you. The answer is simple: A CDC authorized self-test. The one I used is called BinaxNow (it must say AG Card) .
Do not make the mistake of buying the Binax test at a drugstore. Because the one difference between self-testing at home and self-testing in your hotel room is that the latter requires a telemedicine appointment with a proctor to make sure you are doing the test correctly and to make sure you’re not cheating.
You download the app that they suggest and just click “Start Testing”. They provide you with immediate results that you can upload to your airline’s website or print out.
The test is simple, almost exactly like the one that’s available at your local drugstore.
You call the number provided, making sure not to open the box until you have the proctor watching you to make sure the test is not tampered with.
They look at your identification, watch you do the test, and then set a timer for you so that for 15 minutes you can go about your business and then come back to read the results with them.
It’s so simple, and when you think about it, pretty amazing. And at 69 bucks for a set of four tests (they recommend each traveler buy two in case of error or damage.) It’s a relative bargain.
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In 2017, Gov. Phil Murphy won the election by 14.1 percentage points, a margin exceeding 303,000. His re-election was much closer, an 84,000-vote, 3.2-point victory. He and others talked about a ‘red wave’ of Republican voters in the electorate, and certified results show which counties turned red most.
Answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions
Vaccinations for COVID-19 began being administered in the U.S. on Dec. 14, 2020. The quick rollout came a little more than a year after the virus was first identified in November 2019. The impressive speed with which vaccines were developed has also left a lot of people with a lot of questions. The questions range from the practical—how will I get vaccinated?—to the scientific—how do these vaccines even work?
Keep reading to discover answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions.
New Jersey’s 21 county vocational-technical school districts rely on employers – from big corporations to small businesses and government organizations to nonprofits – to help educate and train the future workforce. In recognition of the essential role employer partners play in maintaining strong career and technical education programs across the state, each school district annually recognizes a Business Partner of the Year. Among this year’s honorees is Pfizer, whose Covid-19 vaccine team gave a presentation on the science behind the vaccine to Morris County Vocational School District students, educating and inspiring the next generation of great scientists.
“Employer partners add value to our students’ experiences in many ways; they not only serve as mentors and guest speakers, but they help ensure curriculum is relevant and aligns with current industry standards and often donate equipment and materials so students can train in specialized classrooms,” said Jackie Burke, executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools. “And, these partners are especially important for extending students’ learning outside of the classroom; they open their doors for internships, apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities.”
County vocational-technical school districts continually seek to establish new relationships with area employers to both meet the needs of the students and help businesses create a pipeline of highly trained employees. Employers looking to connect with their local vocational-technical school to engage and help train students in their industry can visit the Employer section of the careertechnj.org website.
“These partnerships with local businesses and organizations provide a clear pathway for students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply that in the workplace,” said David Nash, work-based learning coordinator for Mercer County Technical Schools (MCTS). “We want students to develop their skills, but more importantly, we want them to use work experiences to unlock their passions early on and begin working toward successful futures.”
MCTS recognized the hospitality division of Genesis Biotechnology in Hamilton as its 2021 Business Partner of the Year. The hospitality division, which oversees a range of entities from the Peacock Inn located in Princeton to a commissary on the Genesis campus, helps fund the company’s research endeavors. These diverse settings provide equally diverse opportunities for MCTS culinary students. “Genesis’ Wayne Susser regularly provides job leads, from offering students internship and shadowing opportunities to experience a night in the kitchen to more permanent positions that may lead to full-time employment,” said Nash.
Many other districts also honored employer partners for providing real-world learning experiences for students, while others lauded a partner that offered multiple layers of support. For instance, Hunterdon County Vocational School District chose to honor Niece Lumber, which donated lumber and other materials to aid construction science students in their learning, even after Hurricane Ida when supplies were low. Co-owner Brian Currie also serves on the program’s advisory board.
Morris County Vocational School District’s recognition of Pfizer, Inc., celebrates the commitment of the company and its employees to support many career programs, in various ways. In addition to the presentation on the science behind the company’s COVID-19 vaccine, employees from multiple sites and areas of operation have volunteered on several program advisory boards and mentored students through internships. Currently, Pfizer employees are consulting with the district on the design of a new state-of-the-art biotechnology lab for its Academy of Biotechnology.
“We celebrate our Business Partners of the Year for the investment they make in our schools and students, and we know they see a strong return on that investment with each highly trained student who enters their field, and even joins their teams,” added Michael Dicken, NJCCVTS president and superintendent of Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District. “We anticipate our employer partners will further lend their expertise over the next few years to help our districts create and enhance career pathways made possible through the Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act.”
The complete list of 2021 Business Partners of the Year includes:
Atlantic County Institute of Technology: Atlantic County Economic Alliance, Egg Harbor Township
Bergen County Technical School District: Dellicker Strategies, Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Burlington County Institute of Technology: Lockheed Martin, Moorestown
Camden County Technical Schools: Chartwells Food Service
Cape May County Technical Schools: Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority, Cape May Court House
Cumberland County Technical Education Center: Northeast Precast, Millville
Essex County Schools of Technology: Montclair Community Farms, Montclair
Gloucester County Institute of Technology: Razorfish Health, Philadelphia
Hudson County Schools of Technology: Royal Printing, West New York,
Hunterdon County Vocational School District: Niece Lumber, Lambertville
Mercer County Technical Schools: Genesis Biotechnology Hospitality Division, Hamilton
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools: Edison Heating and Cooling, Edison
Monmouth County Vocational School District: CentraState Medical Center, Freehold
Morris County Vocational School District: Pfizer, Inc., Pearl River, N.Y. and Peapack
Ocean County Vocational Technical School: Earle Asphalt and Eosso Brothers Paving, Jackson Twp. and Farmingdale
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools: The Barrow House and the Skopos Hospitality Group, Clifton
Salem County Vocational Technical School District: Diamond Materials, Newport, Del.
Somerset County Vocational and Technical Schools: F.W. Webb Company, Piscataway
Sussex County Technical School: Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon
Union County Vocational-Technical Schools: Miller Electric Manufacturing Company, Pennsauken Township
Warren County Technical Schools: Kristina Michele Salon, Hackettstown
2-Hunter Perez (Mount Olive) p. Jared Martin (Jackson Liberty)
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1-Anthony Moscatello (Mount Olive) p. Kevin Ellis (Camden Catholic), 0:15
4-Joe Cilea (Colts Neck) p. 5-Jason Gugel (Paulsboro), 3:00
3-Jake Klein (Jackson Liberty) d. 6-James Calhoun (Kingsway), 9-5
2-Jared Tracey (Ocean) p. Ben Rosen (Colts Neck), 0:46
215
1-Riley Camoia (Mount Olive) p. Austin Willets (Paulsboro), 0:57
4-Eric Abbud (Colts Neck) p. Michael Orlando (DePaul), 1:34
3-Luas Ainbinder (Middletown North) d. Hector Rivera (Brick Memorial), 8-5
2-Christian Brady (Paulsboro) d. Christopher San Paolo (Kingsway), 7-0
285
1-Matt Jannucci (Colts Neck) p. Kani Hudson (Kingway), 1:30
5-Jackson Youtz (Mount Olive) d. 4-Jonathan Johnson (Freehold), 1-0
3-Brandon Armstrong (Paulsboro) d. 6-Sam Azzaretti (Brick Memorial), 10-3
2-Jonathan Graham (Camden Catholic) p. Luis Valente (Jackson Liberty), 1:18
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Carter Cofone (Mount Olive) 1-0 won by fall over Nate Fazio (Ocean Township) 0-1 (Fall 0:40)
Mateo Eagleson (Mount Olive) 1-0 won by fall over Sam Sheridan (Freehold Borough) 4-8 (Fall 5:39)
Gavin Martin (Brick Memorial) 1-0 won by fall over Chaunci Jones (Ocean Township) 0-1 (Fall 2:40)
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Anthony Santaniello (Brick Memorial) 6-1 won by tech fall over Connor McCarthy (Middletown North) 0-1 (TF-1.5 1:49 (16-1)
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D.J Ryersonj (Mount Olive) 1-0 won by fall over Miller Hunter (Freehold Borough) 0-1 (Fall 3:30)
Braden Scott (Brick Memorial) 4-1 won by major decision over Chase Helder (Kingsway) 0-1 (MD 14-1)
Gio Poniros (Ocean Township) 8-2 won by fall over Pete Labianca (Jackson Liberty) 4-7 (Fall 1:20)
Joey Miranda (Kingsway) 6-5 won by tech fall over Tanner Perez (Mount Olive) 0-1 (TF-1.5 1:20 (17-0)
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Chase Casey (Camden Catholic) 12-3 won by fall over Matthew Castelli (Middletown North) 3-5 (Fall 1:12)
Roman Onorato (Paulsboro H.S.) 11-1 won by fall over Matt Labianca (Jackson Liberty) 3-9 (Fall 0:31)
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Dakota Morris (Kingsway) 16-1 won by tech fall over Tyler Cumming (Mount Olive) 0-1 (TF-1.5 1:06 (15-0)
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Ray Weed (Absegami) 14-6 won by fall over Josh McGill (Mount Olive) 0-1 (Fall 3:00)
Jurius Clark (Camden Catholic) 13-4 won by decision over Michael Angrosina (Brick Memorial) 1-3 (Dec 9-2)
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George Rhodes (Absegami) 13-3 won by fall over Brian Snyder (Freehold Borough) 2-9 (Fall 12:59)
Ford Zajac (Colts Neck) 11-2 won by fall over Dan Dever (Camden Catholic) 0-1 (Fall 1:16)
Hunter Perez (Mount Olive) 13-5 won by fall over Brady Whitzell (Kingsway) 0-1 (Fall 1:13)
LOOK: Here are the 25 best places to live in New Jersey
Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in New Jersey using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
On the list, there’s a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.
As the start of a new year fast approaches, all New Jersey investors, including workers with a 401(k), need to take a fresh look at their portfolios so they can get in sync with changing conditions.
That’s the recommendation of Ken Kamen, president of New Jersey-based Mercadien Asset Management.
He said a lot of people that have counted on the S&P 500 in their 401(k) because they owned an index fund, have relied on the big name growth stocks doing well but “in a rising interest rate environment, future earnings that aren’t even there yet are priced lower, so the expectation for growth stocks as interest rates go up really could get dampened out.”
So what should you do?
“I think that people might want to look to rebalance maybe away just from straight S&P 500 and look at more kind of cyclical — the consumer staples, the industrials, the materials,” he said.
“If you’ve been relying on growth stocks and those stay-at-home names to fuel your returns, you might want to broaden that out over the coming year.”
A screen above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
He said with the supply chain disruption crisis continuing, “we’re going to start seeing a lot of countries, here in the United State and the developed world, start on-shoring a lot more manufacturing and warehousing a lot more products.”
Kamen said the same scenario will also play out in Europe and other parts of the world so “people need to really re-think their allocations, I don’t think 2022 is going to be a year where you just leave your portfolio on autopilot.”
He said the idea is to begin moving from the things that have been working “into things that are likely to work as the world kind of re-inflates itself and manufacturing starts shifting from the undeveloped world to the developed world.”
What does this mean for 2022?
I actually think that 2022 could be a very, very good year for the market as we all start thinking about COVID in a little bit more of an endemic type of way that we’re going to have to live with,” he said.
Kamen noted as inflation begins to tick up it will be positive for equities because companies “wind up getting pricing power back at a time when people are flushed with cash.”
You can contact reporter David Matthau at David.Matthau@townsquaremedia.com.
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NJ teachers and educators caught in sex crime busts
Over the past few years, state lawmakers have taken on the challenge of dealing with accused child predators among the ranks of teachers and educators.
In 2018, the so-called “pass the trash” law went into effect, requiring stricter New Jersey school background checks related to child abuse and sexual misconduct.
The follow individuals were arrested over the past several years. Some have been convicted and sentenced to prison, while others have accepted plea deals for probation.
Others cases are still pending, including some court delays amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
More New Jersey cities are imposing their own restrictions to try and curb the spread of the omicron COVID variant.
Hoboken will now require any resident or visitor over the age of two to wear a face covering inside any public or commercial building. The order goes into effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29.
A record number of positive COVID tests has been recorded in Hoboken over the last seven days.
Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement, “We need to revert back to one of the tools that we know works – a face mask. This new measure will create a safer environment for our most vulnerable residents and ensure our businesses can stay open and remain adequately staffed during the winter months.”
The mayor noted many private businesses had already imposed their own mask mandate.
In Paterson, Mayor André Sayegh is expected to sign an executive order requiring a mask inside all city owned and operated buildings. The mandate does not effect privately owned businesses.
Montclair and South Orange also have also mandated masks in all public indoor spaces for at least the next 30 days. City officials in both municipalities noted record numbers of positive COVID tests. South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum said on Facebook the “overwhelming majority” of cases were among those who had been fully vaccinated.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka had already imposed an indoor mask mandate, but followed that up with a new vaccine requirement. Beginning in mid-January, everyone will have to show proof of vaccination to enter bars, restaurants and most indoor venues.
Gov. Phil Murphy remains on vacation in Costa Rica with his family and is set to return on Thursday, Dec. 30. It remains unclear if he will impose a statewide mask mandate or other restrictions when he returns.
Murphy did participate in a call with the nation’s other governors hosted by President Joe Biden on Monday, but gave no indications what he will do when he returns to New Jersey.
Monday’s COVID metrics were a mixed bag for New Jersey. The number of new positive tests has dropped from the record highs set over the Christmas holiday, to 8,831. However, hospitalizations have continued to rise, now at 2,654.
State health officials confirmed that among those hospitalized, 46 were children under the age of 18.
White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday there has been a nationwide increase in the number of kids being admitted with COVID disease. “More hospitalizations,” Fauci told Good Morning America, “Not necessarily more severe disease in kids, but many more kids requiring hospitalizations.”
Later in the day, Fauci suggested it was also time to require vaccination for domestic air travel. President Biden has resisted requiring proof of COVID vaccine to fly, but Fauci’s comments may signal a coming change in policy.
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In 2017, Gov. Phil Murphy won the election by 14.1 percentage points, a margin exceeding 303,000. His re-election was much closer, an 84,000-vote, 3.2-point victory. He and others talked about a ‘red wave’ of Republican voters in the electorate, and certified results show which counties turned red most.
NEW JERSEY — Below you will find the most up-to-date information on coronavirus news impacting New Jersey. You can find additional resources and coverage on our coronavirus page.
Paterson schools will go remote after winter break amid COVID surge
As New Jersey continues to see a startling spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, the Paterson school district announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22, that students will start 2022 remotely. They were initially expected to return to classrooms on Jan. 4, however given the spike in COVID cases, they will learn remotely from Jan. 4 through Jan. 17. School buildings will reopen on Jan. 18.
NJ, NY CityMD locations temporarily close while demand for testing grows
Newark issues indoor mask mandate in public spaces to curb COVID uptick
Folks in Newark will need to mask up before they enter indoor public spaces under an executive order signed on Monday, Dec. 19, by Mayor Ras Baraka. The indoor mask mandate was issued as the state and city continue to see a concerning spike in COVID-19 cases, spurred by the omicron and delta variants.
Biden pledges 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron
According to the company, the currently authorized booster dose increased omicron-neutralizing antibodies approximately 37-fold, compared to pre-boost levels.
Breakthrough COVID infections may create ‘super immunity’
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 800,000 on Dec. 14, a once-unimaginable figure seen as doubly tragic, given that more than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine became available last spring.
Additionally, the TSA will extend the requirement to wear a mask on planes, trains, subways and other public transportation hubs including airports and bus terminals through the winter.
Scientists call omicron variant ‘most mutated’ version of virus
There’s one thing we keep hearing from the scientists who’ve gotten a close look at the omicron version of the virus: It’s really mutated. More mutations don’t necessarily make a virus more dangerous, but viruses evolve over time to increase their chance of survival, which can be bad for humans.
First omicron variant case confirmed in NJ, Murphy says
Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said New Jersey’s first omicron case was confirmed on Friday, Dec. 3, in a fully vaccinated woman who visited New Jersey from Georgia.
Omicron COVID variant identified in California; 1st known US case
The first known case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 was identified in California, the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov. 29.
US panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck
The Food and Drug Administration panel voted 13-10 that the antiviral drug’s benefits outweigh its risks, including potential birth defects if used during pregnancy.
How to pronounce the new COVID-19 variant
Omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant of concern designated by the World Health Organization, gets its name from a letter in the Greek alphabet. But unlike the alpha or delta variants before it, omicron might not roll off the tongue so naturally to English speakers.
Rising concerns over omicron variant
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said he expects COVID cases to rise until at least the new year, and he’s asking people to remain vigilant over the holiday season as both New Jersey and New York closely monitor for the first cases of the omicron variant.
Omicron variant prompts new US travel ban on South Africa, other nations
5 things to know about omicron, the new COVID ‘variant of concern’
The announcement of a COVID-19 variant called omicron by scientists in South Africa, where it was first detected, has sent governments and financial markets around the world reeling. Click here to learn more about what experts know about the new “variant of concern.”
What is this new omicron COVID variant in South Africa?
South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province. It’s unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has also been seen in travelers to Belgium, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel.
CDC approves expanding COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults
The U.S. on Friday, Nov. 19, opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of urging people 50 and older to seek one, aiming to ward off a winter surge as coronavirus cases rise even before millions of Americans travel for the holidays.
Pfizer agrees to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer said it would grant a license for the antiviral pill to the Geneva-based Medicines Patent Pool, which would let generic drug companies produce the pill for use in 95 countries, making up about 53% of the world’s population.
Getting a COVID vaccine before the holidays? Here are some key dates to know
Time is running out if you plan to be fully vaccinated against COVID by the holidays. Click here for the deadlines to be fully vaccinated before each holiday.
US lifts nearly 20-month international travel ban
More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status.
Beginning Monday, Nov. 8, bans on travel from specific countries ended. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
The U.S. also reopened the land borders with Canada and Mexico for vaccinated people. Most trips from Canada and Mexico to the U.S. are by land rather than air.
US gives final clearance to COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
U.S. health officials on Tuesday, Nov. 2 gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 5.
The Food and Drug Administration already authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 — doses just a third of the amount given to teens and adults. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommends who should receive FDA-cleared vaccines.
Vaccinated just as likely to spread delta variant within household as unvaccinated: study
People who have received COVID-19 vaccinations are able to spread the delta variant within their household just as easily as unvaccinated individuals, a new study published on Friday, Oct. 29, shows.
Child tax credit 2022: What we know so far
As inner-party conflict continues to shave off elements of President Joe Biden’s sweeping domestic policy package, there may be good news for parents. While it’s unclear what the ultimate bill will include, Democrats arrived at a framework Thursday, Oct. 28, that included a one-year extension of the expanded child tax credit.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot safe, effective for kids 6 to 11
FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids
Federal health regulators said late Friday, Oct. 22, that kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children and caused no unexpected safety issues, as the U.S. weighs beginning vaccinations in youngsters.
NJ among top vaccinated states in U.S.
New Jersey is among the top 10 states in the country with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates at 74%. Helping to lead the charge is Paterson, which has a 90% vaccination rate.
COVID vaccine mandate for state workers, teachers begins
Many state employees returned to in-person work on Monday, Oct. 18, the same day Gov. Phil Murphy’s requirement for them to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular virus testing went into effect. The vaccine or test mandate also applies to teachers in New Jersey.
IRS sending October installment of child tax credit after delay in September
Families across the country are starting to receive their October child tax credit. The IRS says the program’s fourth monthly payment is already hitting Americans’ bank accounts after a technical issue last month caused delays for some recipients.
New COVID safety guidance for the holidays released by the CDC
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released updated COVID-19 safety guidance for the holiday season on Friday, Oct. 15, including getting vaccinated, wearing a mask indoors if you’re not vaccinated and avoiding crowded and poorly ventilated spaces.
Rutgers team tries to understand ‘brain fog’ COVID connection
Dr. William Hu, the Chief of the Division of Cognitive Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is leading a team trying to figure out what brain fog is and how it’s connected to COVID-19.
FDA endorsement essentially calls for Johnson & Johnson to be 2-shot vaccine
An FDA panel unanimously recommended a Johnson and Johnson booster vaccine on Friday, Oct. 15. The terms of the endorsement essentially call for the J&J COVID-19 vaccine to be a two-dose shot, rather than the one-dose shot for which it’s been known since it first got emergency use authorization last spring.
The panel called for a second shot to be available to people 18 and older, at least two months after the first shot.
FDA panel recommends Moderna booster shot, but the process isn’t over
A panel of medical experts affiliated with the Food and Drug Administration endorsed a COVID vaccine booster from Moderna on Thursday, Oct. 14. The panel recommended a half dose as a booster.
Need to be vaccinated by Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas? Here are the deadlines
People who want to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas are running out of time. Two of the three vaccines available in the U.S. require two doses spread weeks apart and a waiting period once the shots have been administered.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits NJ day care, vaccination site
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in New Jersey on Friday, Oct. 8, to discuss the state’s latest vaccination efforts. She visited a day care center to highlight child care provisions in the president’s spending proposal as well as a vaccination site at Essex Community College.
Children will feel impact of pandemic on mental health for years: UNICEF report
UNICEF released a critical report on Friday, Oct. 8, which found that children and young people could feel the impact of the pandemic on their mental health for many years to come.
COVID vaccine for kids: Doctor answers your questions
The Pfizer vaccine for kids could be on the market in about a month after the drug maker filed for FDA authorization Thursday, Oct. 7, for their shot for kids ages 5 to 11.
However, many parents still have questions about the children’s COVID vaccine. Dr. Sallie Permar, the head of pediatrics at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, joined the PIX11 Morning News on Friday, Oct. 8, to share more information and answer some of the biggest questions.
Pfizer’s request to OK shots for kids a relief for parents
Parents tired of worrying about classroom outbreaks and sick of telling their elementary school-age children no to sleepovers and family gatherings felt a wave of relief Thursday, Oct. 7, when Pfizer asked the U.S. government to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 5 to 11.
U.S. hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall
The United States reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone Friday, Oct. 1, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
NJ leaders take on ‘Mayors Vaccine Challenge’
Two New Jersey mayors are going head-to-head in an effort to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. It’s all part of the ongoing vaccination campaign in the Garden State that has already propelled it as one of the nation’s leaders in the fight against COVID-19. Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh is squaring off with Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora in what the state is calling the “Mayors Vaccine Challenge.”
New Jersey surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases
As of Tuesday, Sept. 28, more than 1 million cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New Jersey since the pandemic reached the state in 2020.
Pfizer submits vaccine data on kids to FDA
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE announced they have submitted initial data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from the Phase 2/3 trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11.
In the trial, which included 2,268 participants 5 to 11 years of age, the vaccine demonstrated a favorable safety profile and elicited robust neutralizing antibody responses using a two-dose regimen of 10 μg doses.
NJ offers $500 ‘return to work bonus’ to unemployed residents
Unemployed New Jersey residents could earn a $500 bonus to return to the workforce as part of a new program announced by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday, Sept. 27. The “Return and Earn” initiative will offer the one-time bonus to folks who secure a job through the program, including positions that require on-the-job training.
Is it safe to trick-or-treat this Halloween? CDC weighs in
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Face the Nation that kids can trick-or-treat safely this year, adding, “If you’re able to be outdoors, absolutely.”
CDC director overrules panel, backs booster for all adults in high-risk jobs
The panel had voted against saying that people ages 18 to 64 can get a booster if they are health-care workers or have another job that puts them at increased risk of being exposed to the virus.
FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for 65 and older, high-risk Americans
The FDA authorized booster doses for Americans who are 65 and older, younger people with underlying health conditions and those in jobs that put them at high-risk for COVID-19. The ruling represents a drastically scaled back version of the Biden administration’s sweeping plan to give third doses to nearly all American adults to shore up their protection amid the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
J&J booster shot 94% effective 2 months after 1st dose
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, Sept. 21, said new data shows a second dose — or a booster shot — of their one-shot COVID vaccine was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 when given two months after the initial dose.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday, Sept. 20, its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
Vaccine mandate for child care facilities
Gov. Phil Murphy said all child care workers and facility employees need to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1 or face regular weekly testing. As of Sept. 24, all employees, students and children in a facility’s care ages two and up will need to wear masks indoors, with limited exceptions.
Moderna vaccine is most effective against hospitalization from COVID-19: study
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention compared how effective each of the three COVID-19 vaccines are in preventing hospitalization from the virus. The CDC reported that effectiveness was higher for the Moderna vaccine (93%) than the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (88%) and the J&J vaccine (71%).
New Jersey surpassed as state with highest rate of COVID deaths
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.
COVID-19 is ‘getting better’ at becoming airborne virus
Recent COVID-19 variants are much more adept at airborne transmission than the original version of the coronavirus, according to a new study. University of Maryland researchers analyzed the Alpha variant first identified in the United Kingdom and discovered that carriers breathe out 43 to 100 times more infectious viral aerosols than those infected with the original strain.
U.S. panel backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters only for 65 and over, high-risk
An influential federal advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
COVID outbreaks in NJ schools
As of Wednesday, Sept. 15, there were six outbreaks in New Jersey schools, according to Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli. An outbreak is defined as at least three cases that are epidemiologically connected and not from the same household.
The cases are a mix of students and staff, Persichilli said. More information will be released on the state Health Department website in the coming days.
COVID-19 variants significantly reduce protection of vaccines, prior infection: study
A new study confirms that vaccinations and even prior COVID-19 infection provide significantly less protection against newer variants. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University say in order to protect against the Alpha, Beta, and now Delta variants, these findings stress the importance of doubling down on both vaccinations and public health measures during the pandemic.
Mask debate moves from school boards to courtrooms
The rancorous debate over whether returning students should wear masks in the classroom has moved from school boards to courtrooms. In at least 14 states, lawsuits have been filed either for or against masks in schools. In some cases, normally rule-enforcing school administrators are finding themselves fighting state leaders in the name of keeping kids safe.
Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey’s statewide rent moratorium expires at the end of the year.
These foods are extra hard to find right now because of shortages, supply chain issues
Notice your grocery store shelves looking a little bare lately? You’re definitely not the only one. Supply chain issues have created shortages of highly specific ingredients.
‘It’s up to us’: Fauci says pandemic could possibly end by spring 2022
The nation’s top infectious disease expert believes the pandemic’s end is near as long as the U.S. follows the right protocols to contain COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci said he sees the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s only open if the country’s 80 million to 90 million unvaccinated people are convinced to get the shot.
Comirnaty: What’s the story behind the new Pfizer vaccine name?
Comirnaty, who? It’s the same exact mRNA vaccine Pfizer has been producing through the emergency use authorization, but now it’s being marketed under a new name.
Is an earache a new COVID-19 symptom?
Doctors say they’re seeing a new COVID-19 symptom in some patients. According to experts, an earache has been reported more frequently by those testing positive for COVID. Earaches can cause pain, a feeling of blockage and sometimes muffled hearing.
NJ COVID hospitalizations top 1,000 for the first time since May: Gov. Murphy
For the first time since May, more than 1,000 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in New Jersey on Wednesday, Aug. 25, Gov. Phil Murphy said. There were 1,012 people hospitalized with COVID, 92 of whom were on ventilators, according to state Health Department data. The last time the state had more than 1,000 COVID hospitalizations was over three months ago on May 11, Murphy said.
Johnson & Johnson: Vaccine booster provides ‘rapid, robust’ response
Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday, Aug. 25, announced new data the company said supports the use of its COVID vaccine as a booster shot for people previously vaccinated with their single-shot vaccine.
J&J said the new data showed that a booster shot of their vaccine generated a “rapid and robust increase in spike-binding antibodies, nine-fold higher than 28 days after the primary single-dose vaccination.”
NJ to require teachers, state workers be fully vaccinated
All school personnel and state workers in New Jersey will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday, Aug. 23.
Will COVID booster shot have the same side effects as the first two shots?
The Biden administration said Wednesday, Aug. 18, that COVID booster shots will soon be available, but how will the Sept. 20 rollout work, and what side effects should Americans expect?
Lambda and B.1.621: New COVID variants could be the worst yet, doctor warns
At least two new COVID-19 variants have hit the United States and they could be worse than the delta variant in their infectiousness and ability to stand up to vaccines, according to a top medical authority.
U.S. health officials call for booster shots for all to battle COVID-19
U.S. health officials recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling. The announcement was made on Aug. 18.
August child tax credit payments issued: Here’s why yours might be delayed
The second installment of expanded child tax credits was issued on Aug. 13 to millions of eligible families, but some payments will likely be delayed due to a technical glitch, the U.S. Department of Treasury said.
Schumer calls for federal crackdown on fake vaccine cards
COVID claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again
The COVID-19 death toll has started soaring again as the delta variant tears through the nation’s unvaccinated population and fills up hospitals with patients, many of whom are younger than during earlier phases of the pandemic.
NJ county opens COVID booster shot appointments
Health care officials in a northern New Jersey county began offering COVID-19 booster shots to qualified residents on Aug. 14. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. said appointments for a third shot of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine were open at vaccination centers at Kmart in West Orange and Essex County College in Newark.
Concerts, outdoor events still risky as delta variant surges, experts say
Concerts and outdoor events are returning, and many are requiring proof of vaccination as part of new safety protocols designed to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. But while experts say being outdoors is less risky in general, they continue to recommend additional precautions for those visiting crowded outdoor venues.
Biden weighs stiffer vaccine rules as delta variant spreads rapidly across U.S.
When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that’s what it took to get shots in arms. But as new COVID infections soar, he’s testing a tougher approach.
Who doesn’t need the COVID-19 vaccine?
It has been eight months since the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to health care workers nationwide. Since then, the vaccine has become available to anyone over the age of 12. Experts explain the few instances in which a person would not qualify for, or should delay getting vaccinated.
Extra COVID shot OK’d for immunocompromised individuals
With more than 600 colleges and universities now requiring proof of COVID-19 inoculations, an online industry has sprung up offering fake vaccine cards.
What to do if you lose your COVID-19 vaccine card
Don’t worry if you’ve lost your COVID-19 vaccine card, there are several ways you can get it replaced. No matter where you got your shots, getting a replacement card is possible.
Will NJ reinstate a travel advisory?
Gov. Murphy said on Aug. 9, a new travel advisory is not off the table, but for now he encouraged mask wearing, which is mandatory in all airports and on flights, and other COVID safety protocols. “You gotta use your head,” he added.
Will NJ mandate masks indoors?
Despite CDC data showing New Jersey falls under its guidance to wear masks indoors, Gov. Murphy said he will not yet mandate face coverings but added, “we leave all options on the table.”
COVID transmission levels call for indoor masking under CDC guidelines
Indoor masking is advised in areas with COVID transmission rates considered “substantial” or “high” under recently updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Aug. 8, all of New Jersey falls under those categories.
How do you know if you have the delta variant of COVID-19?
So you’ve tested positive for COVID – but which COVID exactly? Is there a way to tell if you have the highly transmissible delta variant? There is a way to tell, but there’s not really a way for you to tell.
COVID breakthrough cases: Is one vaccine better than others?
Are kids more vulnerable to the delta variant of COVID-19?
Hospitals around the United States, especially in the South, are starting to fill back up again as the delta variant tears though the country. With previous waves of infection, we’ve been most worried about the elderly being vulnerable. Now, it’s younger people – even children – starting to show up in hospital beds.
U.S. averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day as delta surges
The United States is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in yet another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country. The U.S. was averaging about 11,000 cases a day in late June. Now the number is 107,143.
NJ schools mask mandate: Teachers’ union backs, Republicans slam Murphy decision
New Jersey Republicans have largely trashed Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement on Aug 6 that masks will be required in all schools in the upcoming academic year.
NJ health care workers must be vaccinated or tested for COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Aug. 6 mandating that all workers in state and private health care facilities either be vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested for it twice a week.
50% of U.S. population is fully vaccinated, White House says
The United States reached a vaccination milestone on Aug. 6: 50% of the population, all ages, were fully vaccinated, the White House COVID-19 data director confirmed.
CDC says people who’ve had COVID should get shot or risk reinfection
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges — and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
‘You have lost your minds’: Murphy lashes out at anti-vax protesters
Warning of more delta mutations, Fauci urges vaccinations
The White House COVID-19 response team said the delta variant continues to surge across the country. During a briefing on Aug. 5, Dr. Anthony Fauci called on Americans to take precautions to stop the virus from mutating. “The ultimate end game of all this is vaccination,” he said.
The latest surge in COVID-19 infections is fueled by the highly contagious delta variant first identified in India late last year. Now, a variation of that variant is beginning to generate headlines. Here’s what we know about the COVID sub-strain being called delta plus.
Vaccine mandate for state colleges?
Currently, some state colleges in New Jersey are mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for students and staff and some have made it optional. Murphy said a universal mandate “is certainly an option,” but for now individual universities can make their own call.
More ‘pain and suffering’ ahead as COVID cases rise, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Aug. 1 that more “pain and suffering” is on the horizon as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.
Walmart requiring COVID vaccination, masks for many employees
In a memo, Walmart announced that associates who work in multiple facilities, and associates of its campus office, will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 4. Walmart also required associates, including those fully vaccinated, to wear masks in its stores.
Iconic NJ restaurant The Fireplace closes after 65 years
The Fireplace, like many other restaurants across the country, was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and temporarily shuttered its doors before reopening in May, when they implemented drive-thru, takeout and curbside pickup followed by indoor dining in October.
New delta variant research makes strong case for vaccination
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasized the delta variant is more dangerous and fast-spreading than first thought. The findings also made clear why efforts to get more people vaccinated are vital.
CDC data shows delta variant spreads as easily as chickenpox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new information on July 30, saying the coronavirus delta variant can spread as easily as chickenpox.
Pfizer: COVID vaccine protective for at least 6 months
The effectiveness of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine wanes slightly over time but it remains strongly protective for at least six months after the second dose, according to company data released on July 28.
Disney World requires masks indoors regardless of vaccination status
Beginning July 30, Disney World required all visitors ages 2 and older to wear a face covering while indoors as well as in Disney buses, the monorail and the Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status.
CDC mask guidance: Vaccinated people should wear face coverings in public indoor settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed course on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
U.S. headed in ‘wrong direction’ on COVID-19, Fauci says
Doctors warn about slightly different symptoms with delta variant of COVID
As concern grows regarding the COVID-19 delta variant, health leaders are warning about somewhat different symptoms that come with it.
Most unvaccinated Americans unlikely to get COVID-19 shots, new AP poll finds
A new poll shows that most Americans who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots. About 16% say they probably will get the vaccine.
Is asking about someone’s COVID vaccine status a HIPAA violation?
HIPAA was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996 during a time when medical records were being computerized. It was created to simplify the administration of health insurance and to prevent unauthorized access to peoples’ medical histories.
In fact, HIPAA doesn’t block anyone from asking another person about their health status, according to Alan Meisel, law professor and bioethics expert at the University of Pittsburgh.
Gov. Murphy holds off on reinstating mask mandate
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he’s not ready to reinstitute mask requirements, now or when schools are back in session in September. Murphy says he “is comfortable where we are” on mask mandates but is also closely monitoring developments.
Child tax credit checks: Will they become permanent?
The parents of an estimated 60 million American children began receiving child tax credit payments from the IRS in a move expected to lift millions of families above the poverty baseline for the remainder of 2021. Should they become permanent?
Biden grapples with ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
President Joe Biden is confronting the worrying reality of rising cases and deaths — and the limitations of his ability to combat the persistent vaccine hesitance responsible for the summer backslide.
Child tax credit: When to expect payments, how it may impact tax returns
Common cholesterol drugs may significantly reduce risk of death from COVID-19: study
Statins, a common medication for lowering cholesterol, may be saving lives among patients with COVID-19. A new study reveals hospitalized coronavirus patients who take statins are much less likely to die from the illness.
WHO chief says it was ‘premature’ to rule out COVID lab leak
The head of the World Health Organization acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak, and he said he is asking China to be more transparent as scientists search for the origins of the coronavirus.
Wildfire smoke linked to increased COVID-19 risk, study says
A new study suggests that exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
What can I do if I didn’t get my child tax credit payment?
The official disbursement date for the first child tax credit payments from the Internal Revenue Service was July 15, but parents may not see the cash right away.
Delta now dominant COVID variant in New Jersey
The highly transmissible delta variant is now the dominant strain in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy said on July 12. The governor urged New Jersey residents to get vaccinated against COVID if they haven’t already done so.
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 4 million amid rush to vaccinate
There’s more to the worker shortage than pandemic unemployment, experts say
The workforce shortage is a combination of several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, a shift in the economy, and changes in the workforce demographics, experts say.
Free health insurance included in stimulus benefits for unemployment recipients
Along with $1,400 stimulus checks and monthly child tax credit payments, the American Rescue Plan has another important benefit available to people who qualified for unemployment assistance this year: free health care.
Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?
Yes, but not nearly as much as if you had both doses. Experts recommend getting fully vaccinated, especially with the emergence of worrisome coronavirus mutations such as the delta variant first identified in India.
Workers enjoy the upper hand as companies scramble to hire
With the economy growing rapidly as it reopens from the pandemic, many employers are increasingly desperate to hire. Yet evidence suggests that as a group, the unemployed aren’t feeling the same urgency to take jobs.
As of Sunday, there have been 1,256,107 total positive PCR tests in the state since March 2020, and there have been 26,020 lab-confirmed coronavirus deaths, according to the state Health Department.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Visitation has been suspended at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark and the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove as cases of the coronavirus continue to rise in the area.
The county posted the following message about the suspension on its website:
“In an abundance of caution, in-person attorney and non-contact visitation at the Essex County Correctional Facility have been suspended. In addition, visits at the Essex County Hospital Center have been suspended. This is meant to prevent the increase in COVID cases from impacting our facilities.”
The hiatus for in-person visits began Monday. It will continue indefinitely, a county spokesperson told Patch.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Visitation has been suspended at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark and the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove as cases of the coronavirus continue to rise in the area.
The county posted the following message about the suspension on its website:
“In an abundance of caution, in-person attorney and non-contact visitation at the Essex County Correctional Facility have been suspended. In addition, visits at the Essex County Hospital Center have been suspended. This is meant to prevent the increase in COVID cases from impacting our facilities.”
The hiatus for in-person visits began Monday. It will continue indefinitely, a county spokesperson told Patch.
