Paramus NJ, An out-of-court settlement of almost $16 million with the families of more than 70 seniors who died in state-run veterans facilities was confirmed by the Governor’s Administration today, and Senator Joe Pennacchio warned that more similar announcements may be forthcoming.
Camden NJ, the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the state Department of Health have detected a third probable case of monkeypox in Camden County.
Gloucester Township NJ. Based on an ongoing investigation the state Department of Health has detected a second probable case of monkeypox in Camden County.
Camden NJ, The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the state Department of Health have confirmed a case of monkeypox in Camden County. The Camden County Health Department has completed contact tracing, treatment and is currently investigating the case to ensure a vaccine is available for all close contacts.
Ridgewood NJ, Want to learn more about PFAS and get some questions answered? If you missed one of the recent virtual PFAS Information Sessions, Ridgewood Water is hosting another event on October 19, 2021 at 7 pm. The event flyer, including a zoom link and call-in phone number, is on the Ridgewood Water website at https://water.ridgewoodnj.net/…/10/PFAS_Flyer_19th-1.pdf
Paramus NJ, the State’s plan was to start administering COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of nursing homes today, but bungled paperwork and a missed deadline means the first doses are delayed until Dec. 28 at the earliest. The embarrassing detail is the latest blemish for New Jersey’s trouble-plagued Department of Health, Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin and Assemblyman John Catalano said today.
Trenton NJ, New Jersey leads the world in COVID deaths and the Governor continues contemplating potentially more devastating mandates to contain the spread of the coronavirus amid growing confusion about the accuracy of the daily numbers released by the Department of Health and the reliability and interpretation of virus testing.
Trenton NJ, Statement from Department of Health Communications Director Donna Leusner
“An employee working in the Commissioner’s Office recently tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in the building on Tuesday, November 24 and is currently isolating at home.
Ridgewood NJ, Halloween trick or treating will take place in Ridgewood this year. Below are the NJ Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control guidelines for this holiday. We ask that you abide by these guidelines, including social distancing and wearing protective masks. As has always been the case, if you do not want trick or treaters coming to your door, please leave your outside lights off.
River Vale NJ, Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi : “Since March I’ve been banging a drum about our failures to protect our most vulnerable residents in our Long Term Care Facilities. I started reaching out to the Governor’s office and the Department of Health in late March to ask for assistance and provide suggestions regarding outbreaks that were starting to occur in Bergen and Passaic based facilities. I offered up suggestions such as closing the FEMA testing sites for several days to mandatorily test staff and personnel at the facilities. I begged them to allocate some PPE to the facilities. I offered medically trained professionals to assist with contact tracing. And I warned that unless we took immediate action we would see outbreaks throughout every facility in the State.”
Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 181, which permits gyms and health clubs, as well as amusement and water parks, to reopen their indoor premises to the public on Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 a.m., provided these facilities comply with the health and safety standards issued by the Department of Health.
“Gyms are among the most-challenging indoor environments to prevent the transmission of COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “Given where we are in this fight and the overwhelming personal responsibility demonstrated by gym owners and gym members over the past several months, we can confidently take this important step on our road back.”
“The Department of Health in collaboration with the Department of Education, has developed guidance to help local health departments assist schools in providing a safe environment for students and staff,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Understanding that COVID-19 may impact certain areas of the state differently, the Department will provide data by 6 regions of the state to inform local decisions.”
Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (both R-Monmouth) expressed their distress and concern over a letter sent to Senate leadership alleging serious and dangerous mismanagement of the pandemic response by the Department of Health and Murphy administration leadership.
Trenton NJ, A published report stating that as the coronavirus gained a foothold, the health commissioner was reluctant to send state inspectors into nursing homes because they didn’t have sufficiently protective masks prompted outrage from Senator Joe Pennacchio.