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CDC emphasizes that individuals who were previously infected and recovered should still get vaccinated 

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Ridgewood NJ , according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security ,since the onset of the pandemic, health experts and officials have studied the role of immunity conferred by natural infection. While reports of are relatively rare, the potential for reinfection does exist. In light of this risk, the US CDC emphasizes that individuals who were previously infected and recovered should still get vaccinated due to the “severe health risks” and uncertainty regarding the duration of natural immunity. Additionally, the degree of natural immunity “varies from person to person.” The duration of the immunity conferred by vaccination remains uncertain as well, but research is still ongoing via clinical trials. Depending on the duration of immunity following vaccination, it may be necessary for individuals to receive regular boosters to provide longer-term protection.

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Murphy administration and Assembly Democrats refuse to create policy that prioritizes personal responsibility and always fall back on enabling people to make bad choices

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Teaneck NJ , In a Jan. 14th letter to New Jersey’s commissioners of health and education, the Orthodox Union’s Teach NJ called on the state to re-prioritize educators in its COVID-19 vaccination distribution. Teach NJ is a nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of New Jersey nonpublic schools.

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Governor Murphy’s State of the State address ignored the harsh realities that impact New Jersey residents every day

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Totowa NJ, State Senator Kristin Corrado said Governor Murphy’s State of the State address ignored the harsh realities that impact New Jersey residents every day.

“Clearly, the Governor’s version of the State’s condition is nothing like the reality experienced by everyday New Jerseyans. Today’s address was further proof that Murphy is detached from State residents. He doesn’t understand us because he isn’t one of us.

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CDC: Improving ventilation (air flow) can help prevent COVID virus particles from accumulating in the air in your home

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Ridgewood NJ, Staying home with only members of your household is the best way to keep SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) particles out of your home. However, if a visitor needs to be in your home, the CDC says improving ventilation (air flow) can help prevent virus particles from accumulating in the air in your home. Good ventilation, along with other preventive actions, like staying 6 feet apart and wearing masks, can help prevent you from getting and spreading COVID-19.

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Bergen County Executive : COVID Update by Town

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco gave a county wide COVID19 update as of 12pm Friday, January 8, 2021, there are 50,763 total presumptive positive cases identified in Bergen County as per the CDRSS system; impacting all 70 municipalities.** As of today, 40 Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in Bergen County report at least one active presumptive positive case as per NJDOH.
We have sadly lost 2,102 Bergen County residents and our County mourns their loss and offer condolences to their loved ones; we continue to grieve as a community for the precious lives lost.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church ,Msgr. Sheeran Tests Positive for COVID

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Msgr. Sheeran  has tested  Positive for COVID19. Father Ron explains the situation in and email:

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Individuals with Diabetes Face Significantly Higher Risks of Dying from COVID-19

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security ,a study published in The Lancet: Diabetes & Endocrinology evaluated the risk of COVID-19 disease and death among patients with diabetes. The researchers collected data on the entire population of Scotland, and focused on the country’s “first wave” of COVID-19 (March-July 2020). The researchers compared the cumulative COVID-19 mortality and the incidence of COVID-19 cases that required critical care among individuals with and without diabetes. The combined odds of requiring critical care or dying from COVID-19 (in or outside of a hospital) was significantly higher among individuals with diabetes (aOR=1.4). The odds of requiring critical care or dying was even higher for patients with Type 1 diabetes (aOR=2.4). Diabetes has been previously identified as a preexisting condition associated with elevated risk of severe COVID-19 disease and death, and this study provides further quantitative data to support that association.

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Remote Learning Brings a New Set of Issues for COVID at Ridgewood Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood schools reported the following Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases for the week ending January 8, 2021.

Four individuals at Ridgewood High School; these cases are of known origin.
Three individuals at Benjamin Franklin Middle School; one case is of known origin and two cases are of unknown origin.
One individual at George Washington Middle School; this case is of known origin.
One individual at Ridge Elementary School; this case is of known origin.

The Village Health Department has determined no close contacts in school were found for all of the cases; therefore, only the individuals and family members are quarantined.

Please remember, during this time of remote learning, if a family member becomes symptomatic or tests positive, please communicate with your school nurse.

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More Evidence Lockdowns are Ineffective at best and Counterproductive at Worst

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Ridgewood NJ, according to a recent column by Stephen Moore ,California the state with the strictest lockdowns over the last two months has the biggest outbreak of the virus.  New Jersey could learn  a lot from this data .

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Hackensack Meridian Health is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to New Jersey’s Fire, Police and EMS personnel

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest and most integrated health network in New Jersey, today announced that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to New Jersey’s dedicated first responders including fire, police and EMS personnel.

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No Break from COVID during the December Ridgewood School Recess

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood School District reported winter break Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases during the December Recess.

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Mass Resumes after All Priests Test Negative at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,  had a bit of a scare after two rectory staff tested positive for COVID19 . Masses were temporally suspended , however all priests tested negative and mass was resumed  .

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COVID19 Vaccinations Make Slow Progress in New Jersey

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In New Jersey 265,000 doses of COVID19 Vaccine have been delivered and only 62,901 Individuals having been Vaccinated

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Trenton NJ, NJ Commissioner of Health Judith Persichilli  reports on New Jersey’s vaccination efforts  , she spoke at Governor Murphy press conference last Wednesday . “New Jersey continues our journey to vaccinate 70% of the eligible adult population by vaccinating individuals who fall into Phase 1A. New Jersey has been awarded over 400,000 vaccine doses in this month. Of that, approximately 120,000 doses have been reserved for long-term care facilities, residents and employees; 280,000 doses have been allocated to hospitals and our community sites. Of that, approximately 265,000 doses have actually been delivered. The remainder is expected at the end of this week. In New Jersey, we’re expecting an additional 106,000 doses during the first week of January. Of that, 53,000 doses have been reserved for long-term care facilities, and another 53,000 allocated to hospitals and community sites.”

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COVID-19 and remote learning has changed the K-12 education landscape

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Ridgewood NJ, COVID-19 and remote learning has changed the K-12 education landscape, perhaps permanently. More parents are focusing on their children’s education than at any time in recent memory. In addition to immediate challenges, like ensuring that their children learn during the pandemic, parents are getting an even closer look at the curriculum and textbooks their children are provided.

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Cyber Threats Continue to Capitalize on Global Interest Surrounding the COVID-virus to Target Users

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell,  throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber threat actors have capitalized on global interest surrounding the virus to target users. Early in 2020, thousands of website domains related to COVID-19 were registered, and many of these websites were subsequently used to host malware and for other fraudulent activity. Phishing emails using COVID-19 lures have also been sent to users in an attempt to convince the recipient to divulge sensitive or financial information, or open malicious links or attachments. These same tactics continue to be employed, now with COVID-19 vaccine themes and lures. COVID-19 vaccine-themed phishing emails may include subject lines that make reference to vaccine registration, information about vaccine coverage, locations to receive the vaccine, ways to reserve a vaccine, and vaccine requirements. Links and attachments included in various phishing campaigns may employ brand spoofing and impersonate well-known and trusted entities, such as government agencies, healthcare providers, or pharmaceutical companies.

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