Parsippany, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For October 13 – Patch.com

The department operated at 100 percent capacity pre-pandemic, with COVID-19 exacerbating the situation.

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown Medical Center will upgrade its emergency department in a $26.9 million project. Once design, funding and approvals get finalized, the hospital expects work to begin in early 2022, with anticipated completion in 2024.As a Level 1 ACS Trauma Center, Morristown Medical Center’s emergency department is among the busiest in New Jersey, averaging more than 100,000 visits per year. The department operated at 100… Read more

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