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Will NJ Teacher Shortages Spur Adaption of Remote Learning?

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Ridgewood NJ, since September New Jersey’s teachers union has been warning of teacher shortages being exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Faced with a teacher shortage , NJ lawmakers are considering having the state recognize out-of-state teaching certificates to make recruiting easier for school districts.

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Suicide is Now the 2nd leading cause of death of 10-14 year old’s in the United States

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Ridgewood NJ, Did you know suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of 10-14 year old’s in the US? Often normal healthy and happy kids who are unprepared for social isolation. Suicide among children during Covid-19 pandemic is an alarming social issue. A perfect storm of routine disruption, social isolation, increased gaming, and a pressure stack of activity cancellations,  created by the government’s mandated stay-at-home orders in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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United to Require All In Bound UK Passengers to Show Proof of a Negative COVID-19 test

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Newark NJ, United Airlines to test all passengers flying from London Heathrow for COVID , in a statement United said, “Beginning December 28, United customers traveling from London Heathrow to Chicago, Newark, Washington Dulles and San Francisco will be required to present proof a negative COVID-19 test taken no later than 72 hours prior to departure. The health and safety of our employees and customers is our highest priority. United has been a leader in enacting new policies and innovations designed to keep employees and passengers safer when traveling including mask mandates and requiring customers to complete a “Ready-to-Fly” checklist before the flight acknowledging they have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days and do not have COVID-related symptoms.”

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Emails Show Murphy Administration Penalized Nurses at Veterans homes Who Wore Masks

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Paramus NJ, more news breaks over the Murphy administration bungling of the COVID response at New Jersey long term care facilities especially New Jersey’s Veterans homes.  According to North jersey media managers at New Jersey’s where more than 190 residents have died from COVID-19 not only barred employees from wearing protective masks during the first weeks of the outbreak, Norther Jersey goes on to say that ,”they devised a series of penalties with the help of Gov. Phil Murphy’s office against nurses who wore the homes’ masks without permission”.

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DISTRIBUTION OF MODERNA VACCINE TO BERGEN COUNTY HEALTHCARE WORKERS BEGINS MONDAY

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HACKENSACK NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have received 1000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and will begin distribution to Bergen County category 1A healthcare workers on Monday, December 28.

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A New COVID Variant Featuring Increased Transmissibility Strikes the UK

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Ridgewood NJ, according to  Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security a new SARS-CoV-2 variant has come to prominence in the UK, and there are concerns that it has increased transmissibility compared to other variants. The new variant was originally labeled as VUI-202012/01—variant under investigation; the first VUI in December 2020— and subsequently updated to VOC-202012/01—variant of concern. Other analysis labels the variant B.1.1.7. The variant is characterized by at least 17 specific mutations, including 8 for the spike protein, which attaches to the ACE2 receptor and allows the virus to enter cells. Preliminary research indicates that the change could make the virus more transmissible. UK researchers identified the mutations in specimens from as far back as September based on analysis of genetic sequencing data, and the variant “circulated at very low levels…until mid-November.” UK health officials began investigating the new variant in November, after increasing social distancing restrictions were not having the intended effect in Kent County in southeast England. Health officials subsequently identified widespread community transmission of the variant in nearby London and Essex County.

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Unmasking More Evidence the Senate Should Investigate Murphy Administrations Pandemic Policy-Making

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Paramus NJ, As the COVID outbreak began spreading, workers at veterans’ homes operated by the State were prohibited from wearing masks and risked punishment for protecting themselves and residents, according to an investigation by The Record newspaper.

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3 Key Ways to Make Money Online

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People have been making big money online ever since the first few years after the internet was discovered. However, only a handful of people utilized this opportunity until the last two decades or so. The phenomenon became even more explosive after the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, and many people were left jobless or working from home. But to get away from the brief trip down memory lane, what are some of the most effective ways to make money via the internet? 

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Governor Murphy’s COVID Failure Continues Unabated

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Trenton NJ,  Two recent reports further confirmed the Murphy Administration’s continued failure to handle the Covid Crisis in New Jersey.

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Tragic Failure In Long-Term Care Vaccine Program Needs to Be Investigated

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Paramus NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) issued a statement following news that New Jersey had missed a federal deadline to begin long-term care vaccinations yesterday.

“While one of the lead stories on most New York news stations over the last two days was celebrating the life-saving commencement of their long term care facility vaccination program – at 10 AM sharp yesterday morning, at 618 facilities – not a word was mentioned about New Jersey. Why? Because New Jersey missed a filing deadline, resulting in a full 7-day delay in the commencement of this unquestionably life-saving program. That shocking and unfathomable reality should make every New Jerseyan sick to their stomach.”

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Bergen County to Provide a Vaccination Program for Healthcare Employees at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

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Hackensack  NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center anticipates the arrival of 1000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine within the next week. The CDC and State DOH have established the priority of vaccine recipients and these doses will serve Bergen County category 1A healthcare workers who have not received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine through their employer or the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long Term Care (LTC) Program administered through CVS and Walgreens. Last week, all five Bergen County hospitals received shipments of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

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Ridgewood High School Transitions Back to Remote Learning

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to two recent positive COVID-19 cases of unknown origin, Ridgewood High School will transition to all remote learning tomorrow, Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
In person instruction will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021.

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Governor Phil Murphy to Remain King

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 210. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, October 24, and November 21. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.

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Small Business and Non Profit Tax Incentive Bill Blocked by Democrats

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Trenton NJ, During today’s meeting of the New Jersey Senate to consider legislation (S-3295) to reestablish a State tax incentive program, Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) urged his colleagues to support an amendment to the bill that would include $300 million for emergency relief of small businesses and nonprofits struggling under the impact of COVID-19.

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