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These NJ Healthcare Facilities Will See Stricter Vaccination, Testing Regimes Come September These NJ Healthcare Facilities Will See Stricter Vaccination, Testing Regimes Come September
These NJ Healthcare Facilities Will See Stricter Vaccination, Testing Regimes Come September Stricter vaccination and COVID-19 testing guidelines are coming for some New Jersey healthcare workers, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday. All employees in certain healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings will be required to either complete a full vaccination course or undergo regular testing at a minimum of once to twice each week. The following facilities must be in full compliance of the regulations by Sept. 7: The above employers must require employee vaccinations or regularly subject them to COVID-19 tests.NJ Office of the Governor The news comes as the Delta …

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COVID Vaccine Eligibility In NJ Expands: Here's Who Qualifies, How To Register COVID Vaccine Eligibility In NJ Expands: Here's Who Qualifies, How To Register
COVID Vaccine Eligibility In NJ Expands: Here's Who Qualifies, How To Register Even more people in New Jersey are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine Monday with another expansion set for early next month (scroll down for NJ registration link). Individuals in the following categories were added to the vaccine eligibility list as of Monday, 29: Food productions/distribution (such as grocery store and restaurant workers), eldercare support, warehousing/logistics/social services support staff, elections workers, hospitality, medical supply chain, postal/shipping workers, clergy and those in the judicial system. Come April 5, the following individuals will be eligible: …

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Murphy Lifts Stay-At-Home Order, Graduation Limit Capped At 500 People Murphy Lifts Stay-At-Home Order, Graduation Limit Capped At 500 People
Murphy Lifts Stay-At-Home Order, Graduation Limit Capped At 500 People Gov. Phil Murphy is lifting New Jersey's stay-at-home order, he announced Tuesday. June 21 would have marked three months since Murphy implemented the order to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Face coverings and social-distancing are both required when leaving the house, Murphy said. Click here for the newly-released guidelines for New Jersey's swim clubs. The state is gearing up to enter Stage 2 of the reopening process, with nonessential retail set to reopen next week. "No one should reopen until they feel fully competent in their ability to do so," Murphy said. The governor also…

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COVID-19: Bergenfield Woman Recovering Loses Husband, Brother Days Apart To Coronavirus COVID-19: Bergenfield Woman Recovering Loses Husband, Brother Days Apart To Coronavirus
Covid-19: Bergenfield Woman Recovering Loses Husband, Brother Days Apart To Coronavirus A Bergenfield woman recovering from coronavirus returned home after a hospital stay left to mourn two family members: Her brother, a beloved Holy Name Medical Center worker, and her husband. Violeta Velasquez was discharged from Holy Name on Thursday, April 2. She was taken there by ambulance March 25, the day before her husband Luis Velasquez, Jr. died. Then, on April 3, Violeta's brother Jesus Villaluz -- who worked in Holy Name's patient transport unit for 27 years -- passed away. All three tested positive for COVID-19, according to Violeta's son, Jenner De Guzman told daily Voice. "W…

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by Cecilia Levine