Belleville-Nutley, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For January 30 – Patch.com
Despite supply shortages, Essex County is putting 1,400 shots per day into people’s arms. Sen. Cory Booker says America should take note.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Despite supply shortages, Essex County has been distributing more than 1,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccines per day at its five centers. And it’s an effort that the rest of the United States should take note of, according to Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey…. Read more
A statewide error in the state’s COVID vaccination pre-registration and scheduling system is causing double bookings and other issues.
NEW JERSEY — As though it wasn’t hard enough to snag a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, now a statewide error is causing even more issues…. Read more
There are several places to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Essex County. See the updated list – and find out if you qualify for a shot.
This article was updated on Jan. 29… Read more
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. on Friday and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus.
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy provided the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak and vaccines and closures in New Jersey beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday (you can watch it here, below)…. Read more
Testing will take place in Newark, Cedar Grove and West Orange. All Essex County residents are eligible.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County announced the locations and dates of its latest round of free coronavirus testing events for local residents on Friday…. Read more
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-shot COVID-19 vaccine is almost ready to go but research says it’s less protective than the 2-shot alternatives.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine is just about ready to go out to the public but research is showing it is less protective than the two-shot alternatives. Gov. Phil Murphy hopes that it will be available by mid-February…. Read more
Every Newark school employee should be able to receive a coronavirus vaccine by April, when schools are slated to reopen.
By Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark… Read more
The mayor and the county gave updated numbers this week. The death toll remains at 31. Here’s where to get tested.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee released updated coronavirus numbers for the town on Tuesday, noting that 9.2 percent were in children 17 or younger. The county of Essex also released updated numbers this week…. Read more
The Montclair Education Association says its 1,000 members are being turned into “scapegoats” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — It’s tough enough trying to run a school amid a coronavirus pandemic. But when you’re turned into a scapegoat for simply trying to protect your co-workers and students, it can be pretty “disappointing,” Montclair’s local teacher union says…. Read more
Twelve NJ counties are now in the “red” zone for COVID-19 outbreak severity, the White House Task Force said in its most recent report.
NEW JERSEY — Twelve of New Jersey’s counties are now in the “red” zone for coronavirus outbreak severity, according to the latest report by the White House Coronavirus Task Force…. Read more
There will be a virtual meeting for Bloomfield residents to discuss “health equity and the COVID-19 vaccine” on Feb. 3.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Bloomfield Township. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.With distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine now taking place, Mayor Venezia and the Town Council will be holding a community meeting to discuss health equity and the COVID-19 vaccine.The meeting will take place virtually on February 3 at 6:30 pm and guest speaker Dr. Chris… Read more