The pause on indoor sports due to the coronavirus pandemic was lifted for youth and high school sports in New Jerey.
Tag: Coronavirus Outbreak
New Jersey Hospital Association: COVID-19 Mortality Rate Declining from Earliest Days
The report comes out as the New Jersey had 11,413 total new cases reported and 69 new deaths over the weekend.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 26, 2020
North-JerseyNews.com has endorsed Reps. Bill Pascrell, Donald Payne, Jr. and Albio Sires in their races to serve in the House of Representatives.
COVID-19 Exposure App Launched in New Jersey
New Jersey is making available a mobile app in their bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the region.
New Jersey Reports 11 COVID-19 In-School Outbreaks through September
Of the 3,000 schools in New Jersey, state officials have documented just 11 outbreaks of in-school transmission of the coronavirus.
New Jersey Officials Concerned About COVID-19 Flares Ups From House Gatherings
With outbreaks and oversized house parties causing coronavirus flare ups around New Jersey, state officials pleaded with parents and young adults to follow COVID-19 protocols.
Restaurant Reimbursement Bill for False Openings Proposed in State Senate
A bipartisan bill that would provide reimbursements to restaurants, bars and caterers that spent money for supplies in preparation of indoor dining was introduced in the state Senate.
State Sen. Robert Singer Looks to Improve Pandemic Resilience for Health Departments
n preparation of a potential second wave of COVID-19, State Sen. Robert Singer planned to introduce a bill that would improve pandemic resilience and readiness among local and county health departments.
Competing Bills in Trenton Authorizing Benefits for First Responders Advance
Competing bills in the New Jersey’s Assembly and Senate would address concerns regarding essential workers diagnosed with COVID-19 by creating legal presumptions the disease was contracted on the job.
Healthcare Worker Loan Forgiveness Resolution Unanimously Passes Assembly
The New Jersey Assembly unanimously approved a resolution urging the President and Congress to establish a student loan forgiveness program for healthcare first responders.
Financial Security for Consumers Act Passes New Jersey Senate Committee
A bipartisan bill designed to help consumers contend with financial insecurities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic passed the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Sen. Bob Menendez Presses State Department for COVID-19 Information
Sen. Bob Menendez sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, calling upon him to release internal documents on the department’s history with the coronavirus.
Senate Bill to Help Families of First Responders Lost to COVID-19 Introduced
New Jersey’s Senate contingent partnered with their New York counterparts to introduce legislation giving the families of first responders lost to COVID-19 access to public service.
Job-Sharing Furlough Bill Could Save Up to $750 Million
A job-sharing furlough bill put forth by State Sen. President Steve Sweeney could save up to $750 million for workers, businesses, and taxpayers has received bipartisian support from two key lawmakers.