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Tag: Coronavirus Pandemic
Gov. Phil Murphy: Pfizer, Moderna Point Finger at Feds for Lack of COVID-19 Vaccine
On Jan. 21, the state reported 4,095 new COVID-19 cases and 98 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 646,189 and 20,760.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 21, 2021
President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States Jan. 20, calling for the end to the “uncivil war” in America.
Gov. Phil Murphy Waives New Jersey Graduation Requirements, Substitute Teacher Limits Due to Coronavirus
On Jan. 20, the state reported 4,582 new COVID-19 cases and 122 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 641,140 and 20,664.
Potential Legislation to Protect Seniors, Fight Age Discrimination Advanced in Assembly
A pair of bills that would protect the rights and health of Garden State seniors were advanced by legislative panels in Trenton.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 20, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States today.
Gov. Phil Murphy Expresses Optimism Holiday Surge of Coronavirus Cases is Over
On Jan. 19, the state reported 3,761 new COVID-19 cases and 54 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 635,702 and 20,512.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Gov. Phil Murphy Support Biden’s American Rescue Plan
On Jan. 18, the state reported 3,511 new COVID-19 cases and 23 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 668,573 and 20,458.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 18, 2021
Sen. Cory Booker said the Senate needs to conduct an impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Supply Issue Holding Back COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in New Jersey: Gov. Phil Murphy
On Jan. 16 and 17, the state reported 9,932 new COVID-19 cases and 122 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 627,112 and 20,439.
OPINION: In Celebrating MLK, Focus On the Light of Good News Ahead
We are choosing to see the stars in the darkness that have overtaken our world since March 4, 2020.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 15, 2021
State health officials are bracing for and expected COVID-19 surge over the next month.
North Jersey Congressmen Call For Investigations of Members, Police in U.S. Capitol Riot
Rep. Mikie Sherrill led 30 members of Congress in requesting an investigation in regarding to suspicious access given to some visitors on Jan. 5.
Coronavirus Case Surge Expected to Continue Until Mid-February: NJDOH Commissioner
On Jan. 14, the state reported 5,967 new COVID-19 cases and 94 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 609,721 and 20,253.