New Jersey Republicans in the State Senate and Assembly will join together to hold an investigation into Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Assembly Republicans To Join GOP Senate Investigation Into Murphy’s COVID Response March 5
For March 3, the state reported 2,957 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 63 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 799,476 and 23,449.
North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 25, 2021
A new poll shows while public opinion of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is approving, New Jersey is receiving significantly falling marks for its vaccination plan
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.
Menendez, Pascrell, Sherrill Propose Bill to Mandate Standards at Long-term Care Facilities
Over the weekend, the state reported 5,209 new COVID-19 cases and 62 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 745,987 and 22,454.
New Jersey Senate GOP to Investigate Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 Response
State Sens. Joe Pennacchio and Kristin Corrado were tapped to focus on the state’s nursing homes, LTC facilities, and veterans homes.
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.
Walgreens Lagging in Administering COVID-19 Vaccine in New Jersey
On. Jan. 25, the state reported 3,694 new COVID-19 cases and 21 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 666,951 and 20,972.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 8, 2021
Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Donald Payne announced their support to remove President Donald Trump from the White House
State Sens. Kristin Corrado, Joe Pennacchio Blast Gov. Murphy on Rising COVID-19 Deaths at Nursing Homes
As of Jan. 6, the state’s total number of individual COVID-19 cases is 557,271 and total deaths at 19,523.
NJDOH’s Judith Persichilli Defends Roll Out of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
State officials have been criticized for missing a federal deadline by a day that would have vaccinations at long-term care facilities a week earlier.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 21, 2020
Congressional leaders clinched a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus deal.
LTC Facilities, Nursing Homes In New Jersey Now Required To Have PPE Stockpiles
As of Dec. 18, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 423,226 with 3,975 total new cases and 44 new deaths, bringing the overall total to 18,124
NJDOH Offers Guidance for Holiday Visitation at Long-term Care Facilities
Even as the state’s health commissioner is warning against large family gatherings, New Jersey’s Department of Health provided guidelines to long-term care facilities on visitation policies for the holidays.