Tag: COVID-19
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Hillsborough man pledges to run a 5K per day to honor health care heroes as part of NJ Devils virtual 5K
The New Jersey Devils, in collaboration with the team’s official healthcare provider, RWJBarnabas Health, announced that NHL All-Star Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac and Damon Sverson will lead a contingent of New Jersey Devils players, alumni and wives/girlfriends in the virtual RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk,” which takes place Oct. 1–25. One…
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Age range of new COVID-19 cases is from 2-20 in Edison
EDISON – Edison officials reported three new COVID-19 cases, which bring the total number of cases to 2,249, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Oct. 4. The age range of the cases is from 2-20. The township has lost 240 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The township announced dates for…
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Monroe reports 19 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, public library offering children programming in October
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 19 new COVID-19 case over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 905, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on Oct. 1. The seven-day period was from Sept. 24-30. The new cases include two eight-year-old males, two 16-year-old males, an 18-year-old male, a…
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Opinion: Princeton Public Schools must protect staff who request to work from home during pandemic
I am writing in response to the letter sent out by Michael Volpe, on behalf of Princeton Public Schools Human Resources, to teachers and staff who have asked for accommodations to work remotely. The letter tells teachers and staff who are requesting to work from home due to COVID concerns that they must take a…
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Edison reports 15 new COVID-19 cases over two-day period, new cases include a four-year-old child
EDISON – Edison officials reported 15 new COVID-19 cases over a two-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 2,249, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported for Oct. 2. The age range of the cases were from 14-44. Eight new cases were reported for Oct.…
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Many new COVID-19 cases in Woodbridge are from same households, October is Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 21 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 2,086, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Oct. 2. Seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Sept. 28, three new cases were reported for Sept. 29, five new cases…
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Opinion: Prioritize vaccinations this year
Today, the world is engaged in a battle against COVID-19, for which no vaccine is currently available. As a PA (physician assistant) student, I am deeply committed to helping my patients through this difficult time. Aside from the threat of coronavirus itself, one of my concerns for my patients’ health is the possibility that many…
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Health Matters 10/2: COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery
By Linda A. Lucuski, P.T. More than 6.5 million Americans have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and thousands more are diagnosed every week. And while most people suffer mild to moderate symptoms, some may develop complications that could have lasting health effects. Princeton Rehabilitation,…
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Mental Illness Awareness Week has special focus on those coping with effects of COVID-19
Monday, Oct. 4 marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week, and this annual event couldn’t have come at a more crucial time for our country, as millions struggle to cope with depression and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the week, we at SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. are joining with…
