Children in NJ can now get the COVID vaccine — Here’s why they should
Gov. Murphy and Jersey Health Commissioner Persichilli urge parents to get their kids vaccinated as soon as possible
Judith Persichilli
Masks are finally coming off at NJ nursing homes — unless you’re not vaccinated
The State Health Department issues a new directive that says hugging and communal activity can take place without masks or distancing if everybody is vaccinated
NJ greenlights summer camps — with safety measures in place
But the state Health Department issues a comprehensive list of rules and protocols to keep campers and staff safe from COVID
At NJ nursing homes ravaged by COVID, just half of workers are vaccinated
Jersey’s Health Commissioner says more education is needed because they may believe internet myths and vaccinating nursing home staff is essential
Demand for vaccine drops, but Murphy says NJ will still make its target by summer
State officials say a proactive campaign with many different elements will help to convince NJ residents vaccines are safe and important
Tens of thousands of NJ residents skipping 2nd dose of COVID vaccine
Officials acknowledge there are many possible reasons for this, including hesitancy, they may be out of state or they could be dead.
As the J&J vaccine pause continues, schedule and supply shuffling underway
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will remain in effect for at least a little while longer.
COVID threat greater than J&J vaccine risk, NJ health officials say
The Health Commissioner says her Department will continue to give state residents the facts, including how much more dangerous it is to get COVID compared to getting a vaccine
Vaccine supply for NJ dips after Johnson & Johnson struggles
Nevertheless Gov. Phil Murphy says we have one of the best vaccination programs in the nation and the state is on target to vaccinate 70% of the adult population by June.
NJ COVID vaccine rollout slow to include family doctors’ offices
Primary care doctors say they're getting flooded with calls from patients wanting to get a shot at their offices - the state says, it is happening, eventually.