Tag: Coronavirus
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Gov. Murphy announces school mask mandate will be lifted March 7
Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “I must thank the overwhelming majority of students, parents, administrators, educators and support staffers who have worn their…
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Manalapan-Englishtown board thanks administrators, teachers, staff for efforts during pandemic
The members of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education have voted 6-0 with two abstentions to formally express their gratitude and appreciation to the district’s administrators, teachers and staff members for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic is impacting a third school year. The pandemic’s initial impact was felt during the…
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Gov. reinstates public health emergency to respond to Omicron variant
Gov. Phil Murphy has reinstated a public health emergency, effective immediately, to ensure New Jersey is able to respond to the continued threat of COVID-19 and the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. According to a press release posted on the New Jersey Department of Health website, Executive Order No. 280 declares a public health emergency and…
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Physicians recall emotional first wave of novel coronavirus pandemic
In the initial weeks of the novel coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals were scrambling to take care of their patients as best they could. The evolving COVID-19 virus with no known initial treatment left them “physically and emotionally” exhausted. Newspaper Media Group’s The Criterion Sentinel interviewed a group of female physicians, who Amie Thornton, president of…
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All New Jersey child care center personnel required to be vaccinated by Nov. 1
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 264, requiring all child care center personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1 or be subject to COVID-19 testing at a minimum of one to two times per week. Additionally, and in accordance with CDC recommendations, the order also clarifies that all employees, visitors,…
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Fundraising efforts provide lunch for those in blue, helps local restaurants
METUCHEN – An effort to recognize “the courageous men and women of the Metuchen Police Department” has led to a fundraising campaign surrounding National Thank a Police Officer Day, which falls this year on Sept. 18. Residents Richard Menziuso and Stu Segal are leading the effort to recognize the national day in the borough, which…
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Main Street Theatre Company to perform first show in new Old Bridge location
OLD BRIDGE – It’s almost lights, camera, action as Main Street Theatre Company prepares for its first show – “Once Upon A Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks” – in their new location at Congregation Beth Ohr. Kevin Gunther, founder of the non-profit community theater’s (MSTC) Board of Trustees, said he expects “emotions” to “run high”…
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Gov. Murphy institutes vaccination or testing requirement for preschool to Grade 12 personnel
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 253 which requires all preschool to Grade 12 school personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18 or to be subject to COVID-19 testing at a minimum of one to two times per week. An Aug. 23 press release from Murphy’s office states that the…
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Gov. Murphy: Masks required for beginning of 2021-22 school year
Citing the increasing prevalence of the COVID-19 Delta variant, New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that all students, educators, staff and visitors will be required to wear face masks indoors for the start of the 2021-22 school year. On Aug. 6, Murphy signed Executive Order 251, which will mandate masking in the indoor…