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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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New Jersey is the 5th Least Safe State During COVID-19

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Ridgewood NJ, With around 30% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of April 28, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files.

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Bill Introduced to Strip Governor Murphy of Power to Spend Federal Relief Funds Unilaterally

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) and Senator Michael Testa (R-1) have introduced legislation to strip Governor Phil Murphy of the power to spend billions in federal stimulus and relief funds without legislative approval.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Recall

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Sacramento Ca,  organizers of the recall effort against California Governor Gavin Newsom collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The California secretary of state’s office announced Monday that more than 1.6 million signatures had been verified, about 100,000 more than needed to force a vote on the first-term Democrat.

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CDC Recommends all Pregnant Women Receive the COVID Vaccine

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, following the publication of preliminary findings detailing the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines in pregnant women in the April 21 New England Journal of Medicine, US CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a briefing on April 23 that the agency recommends all pregnant women receive a vaccine. Dr. Walensky noted that no safety concerns arose for pregnant women vaccinated during their third trimester nor for their infants, although the study did not include the J&J-Janssen vaccine. Experts have taken special interest in the effect of vaccinations in pregnant persons, and a study published on April 22 in JAMA Pediatrics shows they are at a higher risk for complications due to COVID-19. The research, which described the experiences of 2,130 pregnant persons in 18 countries, concluded that the risks of COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality among pregnant people and their infants are greater than previously thought, underscoring the importance of vaccination for pregnant women.

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Pfizer testing pill designed to stop Covid-19

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Ridgewood NJ, Pfizer has developed a pill designed to stop Covid-19. It is now starting human trials on the drug, which showed no significant risks or safety concerns during its animal studies. The human trials will be split into three phases and run for 145 days. Another 28 days will be added to the trial period for screening and dosing. The drug attacks the spine of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and stops it from replicating in the nose, throat, and lungs. It is classed as a protease inhibitor.

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1 in 4 Students Who Left College During Pandemic Aren’t Returning

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Ridgewood NJ, last week, Intelligent.com put out a new survey which found that 1 in 4 students who left college during the pandemic aren’t returning. With the lowest college acceptance rates in a decade, getting into university is tougher than ever.

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Long Past Time to Open Unemployment Offices for In-person Sessions

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Trenton NJ, Frustrated by the growing number of residents who are having their unemployment benefits blocked, Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Loretta Weinberg today called on the Department of Labor and the Murphy administration to open unemployment offices for in-person sessions so unemployed workers can have their claims settled.

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Easy-to-Schedule COVID Vaccine Appointments Available at Valley Hospital

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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.

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New Jersey Raises Outdoor Gathering Limits, Increases Capacity at Outdoor Venues and Indoor Catered Events, and Issues Guidance for Graduations and Proms

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Trenton NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today announced the easing of restrictions for a variety of activities and higher outdoor capacity limits, effective May 10. The changes, which include higher outdoor gathering limits, higher large venue outdoor capacities, higher maximum capacities for private catered events, and more, come as COVID-19 metrics are on the decline and as more New Jerseyans continue to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

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Many New Jersey Universities Require COVID19 Vaccination for Students

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Ridgewood NJ, Rutgers, Fairleigh Dickinson, Princeton and Montclair State University now all require students to be fully vaccinated from COVID19 by the start of their fall semesters. The rule stands for all students attending classes on-campus, whether residing in a dorm or commuting to school.

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Murphy Administration COVID Predictions Prove, Once Again, that the Administration Should Stop Making Predictions

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon pointed to the Murphy Administration’s dismal COVID case and hospitalization prediction record and called on the Governor to cease making predictions that prove to be consistently, wildly pessimistic.

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FDA and CDC lifts pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine

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Washington DC, Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume.

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The Valley Hospital Has Received a Supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System has received a supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and have opened up the ability to make appointments for those ages 18 and older. The Moderna vaccine is not approved for administration to those under age 18; 16 and 17-year-olds CAN NOT receive the Moderna vaccine.

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