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More youngsters seeking mental-health treatment due to COVID-19
Many minors in New Jersey likely viewed the start of the pandemic as an extended spring break, but weeks turned into months, and in early 2021, New Jersey remains knee-deep in the crisis.
One shot, two shots ... How NJ vaccine sites try to avoid mix-ups
A system has been set up in New Jersey to make sure you know what kind of vaccine you wind up getting and when you need to get your second dose.
NJ considers allowing COVID vaccines at dentists, eye doctors
Lawmakers look to expand access points to the COVID-19 vaccine. Skeptics worry about doses being wasted at individual offices as opposed to mega-sites.
Oversight sought after virus kills nearly 200 in NJ vet homes
A Garden State lawmaker wants the Office of the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman to issue regular reports about the care at these facilities.
OC Lawmakers call on Governor for more senior access to vaccine
Ocean County 10th District legislators, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano penned a letter to Governor Murphy calling on him to allow for COVID-19 vaccinations to be offered at senior communities.
COVID vaccine sites in NJ completely booked — Biden offers hope
Patience is requested until President-elect Joe Biden proposal of 100 million doses of the vaccine in the first 100 days of his administration becomes reality.
Flu is nearly wiped out in NJ after year of fighting COVID-19
Medical experts say COVID mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing are preventing other respiratory viruses, including influenza, from spreading
NJ children are struggling with stress — what should parents do?
Social protest marches, the pandemic, social isolation and fear about violence at the Trump riot may be causing serious behavioral issues, but help is available and it’s free.
NJ smokers getting vaccine priority over teachers rankles many
The addition of a CDC list of high-risk medical conditions ahead of educators "in line" for vaccinations in New Jersey does not sit well with some concerned for a safe return to classrooms.
Have patience Ocean County, you'll be able to get vaccinated
More than 100,000 people have tried to make vaccination appointments on the Ocean County Health Department website this week.
Where can you get COVID-19 vaccine in NJ? Full list of sites
The state has made the vaccination available to everyone over the age of 65 and those age 16-64 with underlying conditions.
Plan advances to boost indoor capacity of NJ restaurants
An Assembly committee Wednesday endorsed a six-bill package aimed at helping restaurants and other small businesses.