Tag: COVID-19
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Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases slightly trickling down
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 155 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 10,228, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on April 1. Forty-one new cases of COVID-19 were reported for March 29, 65 new cases were reported for March 30 and 49 new…
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Double session of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for school staff members in Old Bridge set for April 8
OLD BRIDGE – A double session of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for staff members in the Old Bridge Township Public School District is on April 8. The vaccinations will be administered by appointment only with school administration setting up times for teachers and staff, including custodians, bus drivers, secretaries and food service employees. The district is…
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Volunteer group takes charge as South Brunswick Viking Vaccinators
Drop, refresh, glitch. Intake form, bot, CVS jail, high traffic, tabs. Vax. Need a pair. Screenshot. Confirm. Too far, time running out, release it, booking, sign in. Good luck tonight. Such words and phrases have been commonplace for Suzanne O’Rourke and her group of South Brunswick Viking Vaccinators, who have been volunteering to secure COVID-19…
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Residents and local businesses replenish shelves at MCFOODS in time for spring
Thanks to the donations of dozens of residents, Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) will be able to restock its shelves with nonperishable foods and other necessities to continue helping those in need during these unprecedented times. MCFOODS’ Drive-By Food Drive on March 27 at the Lowe’s Home Improvement on Centennial Avenue…
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Opinion: CASA volunteers establish safe, stable, permanent home for children
Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone. While this is vital in any year, it is even more important in these challenging times when a family’s way of life is upended because of the COVID pandemic. Child abuse can…
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Penn Medicine Princeton Health begins vaccinating school employees
Penn Medicine Princeton Health and school nursing staffs across Central Jersey are teaming up to vaccinate school employees against COVID-19 as school districts return to more in-person instruction. Nurses and other staff members from Princeton Health Community Wellness and Engagement will be traveling to schools in Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties to provide vaccine clinics…
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Raritan Valley YMCA’s events keep people healthy and active during tough times
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in our daily routines. In order to keep ourselves and our community safe, we attend virtual classes, and sit in front of a screen for hours on end. Our social and physical activities have decreased, which can have an effect on our physical and mental health. As a result…
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Helping teens cope with feelings of isolation
By Jennifer Bordner, LPC, BCC Almost everyone has experienced a sense of isolation since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Having to change everyday routines and limit social interactions, has taken a toll on just about everybody’s mental health. And that is particularly true for teens, who have experienced increased rates of depression,…
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Edison reports 41 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 41 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,292, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on March 31. The age range of the cases are from 7-78. The township has lost 330 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Vaccinations and COVID-19 testing Well…