the COVID-19 vaccine from New Brunswick based Johnson & Johnson, the third vaccine approved to fight the coronavirus in the United States, shipped out Feb. 28.
Tag: New Jersey Department of Health
Seven Counties Now Allowed to Have Long-term Care Facilities Visistations in New Jersey
For Feb. 26, the state reported 3,149 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 46 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 782,833 and 23,192.
New Jersey Officials Expect Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Available to Residents in Under Two Weeks
For Feb. 25, the state reported 3,079 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 70 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 778,963 and 23,147.
North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 19, 2021
The weather is the latest obstacle New Jersey officials are facing when it comes to administering the COVID-19 vaccine to state residents.
North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 18, 2021
The UK variant of the coronavirus has made New Jersey officials hesitant to ease restrictions imposed during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Variants Holding Back Gov. Murphy From Loosening Health Restrictions
As of Feb. 17, the state reported 3,786 new COVID-19 cases and 92 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 755,174 and 22,632.
New Jersey Increases COVID-19 Vaccine to Communities Hardest Hit by the Coronavirus
As of Feb. 15, the state reported 1,222 new COVID-19 cases and 14 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 747,432 and 22,466.
North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 12, 2021
President Joe Biden said the U.S. has struck deals to purchase 200 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses, from Pfizer and Moderna.
Beset with Problems, New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center Pauses Making Schedule Appointments
As of Feb. 11, the state reported 3,012 new COVID-19 cases and 79 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 736,330. and 22,329.
North Jersey GOP Senators Renew Push for COVID-19 Investigation in Light of New York’s Revelations
The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus reiterated the need for a bipartisan committee with subpoena power to investigate the decisions made during the early stages of the pandemic.
Bills Aiming To Improve New Jersey Nursing Home Infection Control, Reporting Standards Advance
The state Legislature recently advanced four bills aimed at boosting nursing home safety, including measures to improve infection control standards and increase transparency from facilities.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 29, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy warned those not following the protocols of administering the COVID-19 vaccine will face consequences for their actions.
Gov. Phil Murphy Sees Parents in High School Stands This Winter—If COVID-19 Numbers Keep Improving
On. Jan. 26, the state reported 4,117 new COVID-19 cases and 133 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 671,727 and 21,105.
More Schools in New Jersey Returning Students to the Classroom
While the number of schools in all of New Jersey increased in-school learning, the story in North Jersey is a mixed bag.