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The CDC says If you’ve been fully Vaccinated You can resume activities that you did prior to the Pandemic

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Washington DC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has amended its guidance for fully vaccinated Americans, no longer recommending masks indoors or outdoors, including in crowds.

Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance

Fully vaccinated people can refrain from testing following a known exposure unless they are residents or employees of a correctional or detention facility or a homeless shelter.

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Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli Said She’s Willing to Testify at Bipartisan Oversight Hearing, So Let’s Do It

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio called for a bipartisan legislative oversight hearing to be held to review the New Jersey Department of Health’s pandemic response after Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said yesterday she would be willing to participate.

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Assemblywoman introduces bill to prevent colleges from requiring Covid Vaccine, calling vaccines “experimental”

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Trenton NJ, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso introduces bill to prevent colleges from requiring Covid Vaccine.

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NJ MVC COVID Closures Called , “heavy-handed, unscientific policies”

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Eatontown NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) today criticized the Murphy administration following news that the Eatontown Motor Vehicle Commission would be closed for two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

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NJ Democrats Still Silent on Murphy Administration’s Nursing Home Covid Induced Deaths

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Trenton NJ, you could call it a tale of two states. After the Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, sent COVID patients into nursing and veterans’ homes – resulting in the deaths of thousands – the Democrats in that state called for an independent investigation. When the Governor insisted that he should be the one to investigate himself, New York Democrats demanded that he step aside.

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Murphy Administration Needs to Rescind Unworkable, Complicated, Outdated Pool Opening Mandates

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon today called on the Murphy administration to end the confusion and fear that is preventing homeowner associations and residential communities from opening public pools.

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Time Open the “Shot and a Beer” COVID-19 vaccine incentive program to any bar or restaurant in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco encouraged the Murphy Administration to open the “Shot and a Beer” COVID-19 vaccine incentive program to any bar or restaurant in New Jersey that wants to participate.

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BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES MAY REGIONAL MOBILE TESTING AND VACCINATION LOCATIONS

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Hackensack NJ,  The County of Bergen is teaming up with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to host five regional mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination locations for the month of May. This effort continues our shared mission of bringing equitable vaccine access to communities across Bergen County.

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COVID Vaccine Demand Begins to Wane in New Jersey

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Newark NJ, Essex County is preparing to close some of its COVID-19 vaccination sites as demand for the shot wanes. The county has had five sites set up since December.

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RIDGEWOOD FAMILY DEDICATES TWO TREES IN HONOR OF FRONTLINE HEROES, ESSENTIAL WORKERS, AND VOLUNTEERS AT ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

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Ridgewood NJ, The Mahmoud and Gigi Hamza family of Ridgewood created a lasting tribute of appreciation for frontline heroes, essential workers, and volunteers serving bravely and valiantly during the coronavirus pandemic by donating two oak trees on the north lawn of Veteran’s Field. The trees— planted by village employees last fall— were fittingly dedicated on Arbor Day, April 30, 2021. 

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Murphy Heeds NJGOP’s Call by Lifting Some Restrictions

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Trenton, NJ: Following the NJGOP’s call for Governor Phil Murphy to fully lift his unilateral economic restrictions, today he announced a return to 100% capacity for businesses, provided that patrons are distanced at least six feet apart from one another (which will undoubtedly still have an adverse effect on small businesses with limited capacity).

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Its Back to the Bars as New jersey Eases COVID Restrictions Significantly

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Ridgewood NJ,  with COVID-19 numbers trending decisively in the right direction and New Jersey progressing toward its adult-age vaccination goals, Governor Murphy today announced an additional easing of restrictions, including a removal of all percentage capacity limits for indoor and outdoor businesses, a lifting of the prohibition on indoor bar seating, and an end to the outdoor gathering limit. As detailed below, some changes will take effect on Friday, May 7, with others taking effect on Wednesday, May 19, in coordination with both New York and Connecticut.

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NJ GOP Courts Small Business Pushes for State Reopening

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho said Governor Phil Murphy should start listening to the concerns and recommendations of the New Jersey business community as it attempts to drive the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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YOUR VOICE, YOUR SHOT! Video Contest

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey has announced a contest calling for your videos that show why YOU are getting vaccinated and encourage others to do the same. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and protect you from getting sick. We all know that to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we need to protect ourselves and our loved ones by getting vaccinated. Your videos can make a difference to help others get vaccinated. A number of videos will be chosen to be voted on by the public. The winner will be used in the State’s COVID-19 public health campaign.

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CDC Indicates Cruise Ships Can Set Sail

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Ridgewood NJ, the cruise industry’s call to be allowed to sail in U.S. waters again has been answered. The ships bearing thousands of vacationing passengers can resume operations so long as the overwhelming majority of those on board are vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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