Tag: COVID-19
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Give blood in honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors, and especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood to honor the legacies of African Americans like Dr. Charles Drew and Dr. Jerome Holland. Drew, an African American surgeon, was the medical director of the first Red Cross blood…
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Monoclonal antibody treatment available for Chelsea residents
Chelsea Senior Living will be among the first assisted living companies in New Jersey to make on-site monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments available to residents symptomatic with COVID-19. This allows the affected residents to avoid a hospital trip while receiving a treatment that has been effective in reducing symptoms, according to information provided by Chelsea. MAb…
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New women’s clothing boutique offers up-to-date trends
OLD BRIDGE – It’s all about the experience when entering Studio4Threads, a women’s clothing boutique for all ages and sizes, featuring up-to-date styles and trends. It was a dream come true when owner Maria Antoniades opened her own store on Dec. 11 at 150 Texas Road. She has support of Dolores Catania of “The Real…
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Edison reports 48 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 48 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,614, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 6. The age range of the new cases range from 1-month to 89. The township has 308 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM…
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Monroe reports 83 new COVID-19 cases in a week, library offering virtual Black History Month, Valentine’s Day programs
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 83 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 2,986, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The seven-day period was from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. There are a total of 67 cases reported from the New Jersey Training…
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Edison reports 46 new COVID-19 cases in two days, virus testing location moves to Minnie B. Veal Rec Center
EDISON – Edison officials reported 46 new COVID-19 cases in a two-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,574, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Twenty-four new COVID-19 cases – ages from 2-80 – were reported for Feb. 4 and 22 new cases – ages from 11-75 – were reported…
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Woodbridge reports 179 new COVID-19 cases in four days, public library hosting virtual Black History Month, Valentine’s Day programs
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 179 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 7,979, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Feb. 5. Seventy new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Feb. 1, six new cases were reported for Feb. 2, 60 new cases…
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Right at Home of Central New Jersey announces mobile concierge COVID-19 testing program
Right at Home of Central New Jersey is providing a new Mobile Concierge COVID-19 Testing Service, for a fee, to any resident or business located in Middlesex, Mercer and northern Monmouth counties. Right at Home staff will drive in a “SparkieMobile” to the person’s location or business and provide them with self-administered COVID-19 testing kits,…
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Town halls will address COVID-19 vaccines for minorities
The New Jersey Department of Health will offer a virtual town hall, Saving Lives with the COVID-19 Vaccine in New Jersey’s Black & Caribbean Communities, at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Panelists will be Dr. Chris T. Pernell, Dr. Harold LaRoche and Dr. Amesika N. Nyaku, moderated by Dr. Kemi Alli. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1577234449455960077 A second…
