Parsippany, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For October 12 – Patch.com

Both gubernatorial candidates support COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible Garden State residents, but differ on mandates.

NEW JERSEY – When COVID-19 plans are brought up, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is quick to point out that he is vaccinated and supports vaccines. The speedy response is part of his tactic to get ahead of incumbent Phil Murphy who has tried to peg Ciattarelli as a right-wing extremist…. Read more

If Pfizer receives COVID vaccine approval for kids between ages 5 and 11, the School District of the Chathams may set up a vaccine site.

CHATHAM, NJ — The School District of the Chathams is in preliminary discussions about possibly serving as a vaccination site for children, should the Pfizer vaccine be approved for ages 11 and under, according to the district’s superintendent…. Read more

The Department of Health is predicting an increase in COVID cases and corresponding illness between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

NEW JERSEY – While the COVID front has been relatively quiet since the start of the school year, Garden State officials are warning there may be another spike in COVID cases during the holiday season. … Read more

Here are three stories you must see from Essex County.

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! Here are some of the share-worthy stories from our area for today. … Read more

If cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, molnupiravir by Merck would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19.

CLARK, NJ — The New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company Merck announced Monday that it is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for its experimental antiviral COVID-19 treatment, molnupiravir…. Read more