Tag: COVID-19
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Burlington County begins administering COVID-19 vaccine to EMS workers
The Burlington County Department of Health has received its first shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and has started administering the first doses to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers and other healthcare workers in a manner consistent with New Jersey’s phased COVID-19 vaccination plan. “The authorization of the first safe and effective vaccines is something…
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Local nursing homes receive COVID-19 vaccine
Residents of the Morris Hall and Clover Meadows long-term care facilities, along with staff, are expected to receive the first COVID-19 vaccinations as the inoculation program begins to roll out in the nursing homes this week, Lawrence Township officials said. Arrangements have been made for the CVS and Walgreens drug store chains to administer the…
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Woodbridge native celebrates 100th birthday amid pandemic
EDISON – When Amy Aaroe was 8 years old, she asked her mother an inquisitive question after realizing people pass away. Her mom, Emma Aaroe, told her daughter not to worry about her. “I’m going to live to 103,” Emma Aaroe told her daughter. This year, she is close to reaching the age she told…
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East Brunswick’s health council stresses ‘unity for immunity’ towards residents
EAST BRUNSWICK–Emphasizing the importance of following social distancing protocols, the East Brunswick Advisory Health Council is offering advice to residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The East Brunswick Advisory Health Council members include Ken Freedman, D.C., Freedman Chiropractic; Roberta D’Achille; Harriet Golub; Wilbur Pan, M.D., Ph.D.; Steven Richards, M.D.; Richard Rollman, D.D.S.; Shapiro and Rollman…
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Monroe reports 135 new COVID-19 cases in a seven-day period
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 135 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 1,944, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The seven-day period was from Dec. 17-23. The new cases community-wide include a 3-month-old male, a 2-year-old male, a 3-year-old male, a 6-year-old female,…
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Edison reports 150 new cases over a three-day period
EDISON – Edison officials reported 150 new COVID-19 cases in a three day period, which brings the total number of cases to 4,658, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Fifty-four new COVID-19 cases – ages from 9-months-old to 86 – were reported for Dec. 25, 42 cases – ages from 2-months-old to 96…
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Special to NMG: Princeton Garden Theatre stays virtual amid pandemic
By Nolan Thompson A Princeton nonprofit theater has remained closed and is providing virtual screenings to engage with patrons during the pandemic, despite New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy permitting movie houses to reopen as of early September. The Princeton Garden Theatre’s operators, the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization Renew Theaters, is exploring pop-up outdoor screenings and curbside…
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Free COVID-19 testing, by appointment only, on Dec. 29 in Monroe
Middlesex County will offer free COVID-19 testing by appointment only beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 29 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road, Monroe/Jamesburg. There are a limited number of slots available. Appointments are required by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19315640 or calling 732-745-3100.
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain high, township business community, PBA and SOA donate toys to children in need
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 318 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,223, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Dec. 23. The seven-day period is from Dec 16-22. The township has lost five more residents to COVID-19,…
