First tranche of more than 70,000 doses shipped to senior centers, churches and community soup kitchens
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State health commissioner says that indoor visitations could soon restart at long-term care facilities, but they have to meet certain benchmarks first.
Gov. Murphy's administration released data showing opioid-related overdose deaths have slightly increased. The state wants increased funding for treatment and prevention programs.
Republican lawmakers, who cried foul for months, on Friday began their own hearings into the statewide pandemic response and policies used for long-term care centers.
CVS says it’s added 100 additional locations in the state. And another retailer, Wegman’s, is also offering vaccines now, although appointments booked up quickly.
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“I’m not sure we’re ever going back to normal circa 2019,” said Stephanie Silvera, epidemiologist and Montclair State University professor. “I think the wearing of ...
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(AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)TV meteorologist says he’s given up long-range forecasts because weather is now too wild and unpredictable
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The Facebook group called “Northern New Jersey Covid Vaccine Angels” is a place where people can sign up to get help securing a vaccine appointment.
(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)Reforms and widely available shots have cut death rate more than 95%, but systemic problems still to be solved
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