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Ridgewood NJ, according to the CDC , Natural immunity from prior infection led to levels of protection against the Delta variant of COVID-19 than vaccination alone.
Continue reading New CDC Study Says Natural Immunity Outperformed Vaccines Against Delta Strain
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Trenton NJ, Matt Friedman of Politico NJ observed , “Speaker ordered a security sweep of the chamber but most of the GOP lawmakers on the floor wouldn’t leave. After a bunch of GOP assembly members spent several minutes arguing with state police at the entrance to the chamber without showing vax proof, they eventually just walked by. …Brian Bergen said ‘they’re not going to physically restrain us. We can just walk right in.'”
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Ridgewood NJ, on October 20th the Ridgewood blog published the News that as of November 1, 2021, The Valley Hospital will require all visitors to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and ID upon arrival. Unvaccinated visitors are not permitted, with limited exceptions, including end of life, pediatrics and OB.
Continue reading Many Valley Hospital Doctors Unaware of Policy Barring Unvaccinated Visitors
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Montclair NJ, comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alum Jim Breuer said in a Facebook Live stream over the weekend that he will not be performing at venues that require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for guests.
Continue reading Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” Alum Jim Breuer Drops Montclair Show
Photo credit: Mayor Susan Knudsen
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Ridgewood NJ, an August 20, 2021 Facebook post by Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen, in which she posted a photo of herself receiving what some believe to be her first COVID-19 vaccination on that date, has prompted an outcry among many residents, including two (2) who lashed out at her about the issue during Wednesday night’s in-person Village Council Public Meeting.
photo courtesy of It’s Greek to Me, Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood restaurant It’s Greek to Me, will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all diners who wish to be seated inside the business’s main dining room. On the restaurant’s Facebook page its states ,“For the safety of our fully vaccinated staff and patrons, beginning Tuesday August 10, indoor dining will be reserved for those showing proof of vaccination. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. All of our outdoor dining will remain available to everyone.”
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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.
Continue reading COVID Vaccine Demand Begins to Wane in New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System is pleased to offer the opportunity to provide a COVID-19 vaccination to all individuals ages 16 and older who live, work, or go to school in New Jersey.
Continue reading Easy-to-Schedule COVID Vaccine Appointments Available at Valley Hospital
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Paramus NJ, Due to the overwhelming number of registrations received for the COVID-19 vaccination, in an effort to best serve those who live and work in Bergen County, we are performing critical system maintenance at this time. This will allow for the County in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to identify duplicate registrations, appropriate categories correctly, and filter those already vaccinated to maximize our ability to schedule.
Continue reading Bergen County COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments are Currently Filled
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Old Bridge NJ, Governor Phil Murphy, joined by New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli and CVS Health Regional Director Kat Kingston, today visited Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge to mark the launch of New Jersey’s vaccination effort of residents and staff of long-term care facilities. The vaccinations are being administered pursuant to the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CVS, and Walgreens to facilitate on-site COVID-19 vaccination services. Through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, New Jersey already has 291 long-term care facilities scheduled and over 83,000 residents and staff slated to receive vaccinations through the beginning of February 2021, with more sites to be added in the coming weeks.
