Tag: New Jersey Department of Health
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All smiles as ‘most vulnerable population’ begins COVID-19 vaccinations
December 28, 2020, marks a day of celebration as the state’s most vulnerable population – those living and working in long-term care facilities – started to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. “It’s a day when significant scientific accomplishments of two vaccines available in less than a year should be rejoiced, and a start of a new…
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Monroe Public Schools transitioned to full-remote learning on Dec. 16, will remain remote through Jan. 19
MONROE – The rising coronavirus cases in the township and the compound of staffing issues in the district have led the Monroe Township School District to transition to fully-remote learning starting Dec. 16. Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich informed the community of the decision in a letter on Dec. 14 stating “the district has reached a…
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State guidance outlines protocols for long-term care facilities and holiday visits
The New Jersey Department of Health has issued health and safety guidance for the state’s long-term care facilities, which provides measures for residents who leave the facility for a holiday gathering, including a 14-day quarantine at the conclusion of their visit. To protect the health of this vulnerable population, the department strongly recommends against families…
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Cranbury School switches to fully remote instruction
The Cranbury School District has recently made the decision to shutdown in-person instruction at the school until Dec. 4. All Cranbury School students switched to fully remote on Nov. 12, with a future decision on whether to return to in-person hybrid instruction set be announced on or prior to the Dec. 4 date. The switch…
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Monroe school officials provide consistent proposed hybrid in-person plan for elementary, middle and high schools
MONROE – Monroe school officials presented their proposed hybrid in-person back-to-school plan, which provides consistency in each school building. Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich led the “Restart and Reopening Plan” presentations – Monroe Township High School on Aug. 4, Monroe Township Middle School on Aug. 5 and elementary schools on Aug. 6. All presentations were recorded…
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High school students can enter PSA contest based on ‘Apart But Not Alone’
Quaran-Teen-Ed: Apart But Not Alone is a PSA contest for New Jersey high school students. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Express your creativity by sharing how you are coping and keeping your mind and body healthy. The PSA will provide support to other youth who may be going through a difficult time. Enter a…
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St. Joseph’s Nursing Home devastated by COVID-19 may reopen in near future
WOODBRIDGE – State officials are working to reopen St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 15. “State [officials] have indicated the St. Joseph’s Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility has been completely cleaned and sanitized and [the state is] making plans to reopen the facility in the…
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Much needed federal assistance is on its way to state veterans homes after more COVID-19 deaths
EDISON – Much needed federal assistance is on its way to help those who made sacrifices for our freedom. Gov. Phil Murphy said in discussions with Robert Wilkie, U.S. Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Wilkie agreed with the governor’s request to send 90 nurses from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to assist staff at the…
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Largest of four temporary field medical stations is up and running for non-COVID-19 patients in Edison
EDISON – The largest of the four temporary field medial stations is up and running at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison. Gov. Phil Murphy, along with Judith M. Persichilli, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health; Col. Patrick Callahan of the New Jersey State Police; state Sen. Cory Booker (D-New…
