Tag: Princeton Health Department
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Princeton Health Department recommends residents stay vigilant against monkeypox disease
Princeton health officials urge residents to stay informed even though outbreaks of the monkeypox virus are slowing in America. Jeff Grosser, Princeton’s deputy administrator and director of health, said the health department, which takes care of all diseases and chronic conditions in the community, has investigated confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in the municipality.…
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Health Department continues to help administer second booster doses to those who are eligible
Individuals 50 years old or older and those who are immunocompromised have been able to receive a second booster dose with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of a second COVID-19 vaccine booster. Federal regulators announced they approved the second booster on March 29 and the New Jersey Department of Health quickly followed…
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Personal protective equipment, supply kits will be made available for low- and moderate-income families
Vulnerable populations in Princeton will soon be able to receive personal protective equipment and supplies from the municipality. When the Princeton Council convened for its March 28 meeting, the governing body unanimously voted to approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of personal protective equipment, and quarantine and isolation supplies. The $29,980 for the equipment and…
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Council extends agreement with Princeton Senior Resource Center for 2022
The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) has recently received a one-year extension from the Princeton Council to continue services and programs for older adults in 2022. The council unanimously approved a resolution for $159,008 to extend the contract agreement with PSRC for services in 2022 at its March 28 meeting. The one-year extension is the…
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Health Department expects a tough January for COVID-19 cases in Princeton
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Princeton during January as the municipality joins others across the state in navigating the increase in cases. January is expected to be difficult month for Princeton regarding COVID-19 cases, according to the Princeton Health Department. “We need to be upfront with public on where we stand,” Health Officer Jeff…
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Princeton mask mandate goes into effect Jan. 13
Princeton’s Office of Emergency Management and Mayor Mark Freda have issued a Declaration of State of Emergency to all citizens and persons within the Municipality of Princeton due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Effective at 5 a.m. Jan. 13, face coverings will be required in public indoor spaces including restaurants, bars,…
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PSRC temporarily halts in-person programming due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) has pressed pause on the in-person programming to start the new year. The pause which went into effect on Jan. 3 will be until Jan. 23, according to PSRC CEO Drew Dyson. Due to increases in COVID-19 cases and the Omicron variant, all programs will now be virtual for three…
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Princeton, Montgomery see spike in COVID-19 cases with holiday season
Municipalities statewide are dealing with an uptick in new COVID-19 cases during the holiday season. Montgomery Township and Princeton are no exception. As residents plan to travel for Christmas and prepare to also take in the New Year, state and municipal officials continue to stress the importance of reducing risk by masking up, social distancing…
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Health Department ready to administer Pfizer vaccine to children ages 5-11
Princeton children ages 5-11 will be able to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s recent approval of vaccinations for children in this age group. The CDC announced on Nov. 2 the recommendation that all children ages 5-11 can receive the low-dose pediatric vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech. According to the…