COVID-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge COVID-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge
Covid-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge As more becomes known about the highly transmissible COVID-19 Omicron variant from both studies and anecdotal evidence, new symptoms of the strain continue to emerge. Those infected with the strain may experience loss of appetite and brain fog, according to a ZOE study conducted in the United Kingdom. The study analyzed thousands of COVID symptoms uploaded to an app by the British public. Though they weren't among the most prevalent symptoms reported, some who took part in the survey reported a loss of appetite (as well as nausea) along with brain fog as symptoms they experie…
Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family' Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family'
Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family' Two siblings and their mother arrested in a horrific case of elder abuse in Pennsylvania are accused of neglecting a 76-year-old woman in their care for years. Lori Giacomelli, 56, of Forward Township (Allegheny County) and her children Rachael, 24, and Nicholas, 20, were each charged with two counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The eldest Giacomelli is the victim's ex-daughter-in-law, according to WPXI. “She may have only taken two showers in the last 12 years,” officer Zlatan Avdic told the outlet. Rachael Giacomelli on Facebook Dec. 22 asked for "prayers for her family," spark…
Royal Caribbean Cruise Returns To Baltimore After COVID-19 Hiatus Royal Caribbean Cruise Returns To Baltimore After COVID-19 Hiatus
Royal Caribbean Cruise Returns To Baltimore After Covid-19 Hiatus Royal Caribbean Cruise has finally returned to the Port of Baltimore after a 21-month hiatus due to COVID-19 with its Enchantment of the Seas vessel. The Maryland Port of Administration held a brief welcoming ceremony for the cruise line today, presenting the captain of the cruise ship with an official Port of Baltimore ship’s wheel. The Enchantment of the Seas will be sailing to the Bahamas and the Southern Caribbean. It is the third ship to restart operations this month after Grandeur of the Seas set sail from Barbados and Brilliance of the Seas started operations from Tampa. Throug…
New Jerseyans Still Scrambling To Get COVID-19 Tests Before Christmas New Jerseyans Still Scrambling To Get COVID-19 Tests Before Christmas
New Jerseyans Still Scrambling To Get Covid-19 Tests Before Christmas New Jersey residents are back waiting in long lines for COVID-19 tests on Thursday. Some took off work to stand in line for their appointment after having done the same on Wednesday, only to be turned away. Bagels and coffee were being distributed to people waiting in line at LevelUp MD Urgent Care in Bloomfield around 8:15 a.m. Some had gotten there as early as 7 a.m. The approximate wait time was 2 hours. LevelUp Urgent Care in BloomfieldSpecial to Daily Voice Downtown Jersey CitySpecial to Daily Voice Residents waiting at the Paramus Municipal Pool testing site stayed for nearly …
Jersey City Mayor Tests Positive For COVID Jersey City Mayor Tests Positive For COVID
Jersey City Mayor Tests Positive For COVID Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor in a tweet said his test came back positive on Wednesday. Yesterday, I tested positive for COVID + started isolation for 10 days per CDC. I have no symptoms but getting tested was important before seeing family for holidays. I’m thankful for the protection from the vaccine/booster as it would be a different situation without them — Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) December 23, 2021 The Omicron variant was quickly becoming the dominant strain of the virus across the US. Experts say that the booster shot is key in prev…
Former North Jersey Dispatcher, Beloved Dad Of 3 Robert Yeager Dies After COVID Battle, 38 Former North Jersey Dispatcher, Beloved Dad Of 3 Robert Yeager Dies After COVID Battle, 38
Former North Jersey Dispatcher, Beloved Dad Of 3 Robert Yeager Dies After COVID Battle, 38 Former North Jersey communications dispatcher and beloved father of three Robert Yeager died of COVID-19 complications at St. Claire’s Hospital on Dec. 22. He was 38. Born and raised in Chester, Yeager previously worked as a corrections officer for the Morris County Sheriff's Office and later as a communications dispatcher, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. Yeager had most recently lived in Byram and worked for the township’s school district while pursuing his lifelong passion of photography, according to the campaign, which had raised more than $35,500 in less than 24 hours…
NJ Residents Are Spending Hours Waiting In COVID Testing Lines NJ Residents Are Spending Hours Waiting In COVID Testing Lines
NJ Residents Are Spending Hours Waiting In COVID Testing Lines COVID-19 tests are hottest items on the market right now, as New Jersey residents are spending chunks of their days waiting in lines -- some as many as nine hours. Jackelyne Matsuo hopped in line at the MedRite in Paramus Wednesday morning and received a PCR test after two hours.  She wanted a rapid test, though -- and MediRite was only offering one or the other -- so she headed to Newark's Lincoln Park and Broad Street drive-thru testing site. There, she spent another two hours waiting for the rapid test. Drive-thru test site in Newark, Dec. 22.Jackelyne Matsuo "The line was wrapping…
Free COVID Tests Being Mailed To NJ Residents Free COVID Tests Being Mailed To NJ Residents
Free COVID Tests Being Mailed To NJ Residents Residents of New Jersey can now receive free COVID-19 tests in the mail. The state has partnered with Vault Medical Services to send tests to residents via expedited shipping, the health provider’s website says. To receive a test free of charge, order the test and log in to Vault’s virtual waiting room for next steps. The test must be taken during a supervised Zoom meeting with one of Vault’s healthcare professionals. Once the test is taken, ship the sample to the lab with the prepaid UPS package and receive results within 24 to 48 hours. FREE, AT-HOME, SALIVA-BASED COVID-19 TESTS A…
COVID Boosters Are Key In Protecting Against Omicron Variant, Experts Say COVID Boosters Are Key In Protecting Against Omicron Variant, Experts Say
COVID Boosters Are Key In Protecting Against Omicron Variant, Experts Say So you had COVID-19. Then you got vaccinated. But now you're feeling sick and you're wondering if it's the Omicron variant. It very well could be -- if you don't have your booster shot, new research finds. The new, highly-contagious variant is expected to "rip right through the population" and will be worse for those who are vaccinated and not boosted, world-renowned virologist and Columbia University professor Dr. David Ho said in an interview with CNBC. Ho said that those who have booster shots are far less likely to experience COVID-19 symptoms. Moderna said Monday citing lab find…
Police In Maryland Investigate Fliers Blaming Jewish People For COVID-19 Police In Maryland Investigate Fliers Blaming Jewish People For COVID-19
Police In Maryland Investigate Fliers Blaming Jewish People For Covid-19 Police in Montgomery County, MD say someone in Silver Spring was spreading Anti-Semitic fliers reportedly blaming Jewish people for COVID-19 and they're trying to find out who is responsible.   Investigators say on Dec. 19, at around 9:40 a.m. officers responded to the 1900 block of Brisbone Street on the report of a bias related incident.  When they arrived, they observed literature containing Anti-Semitic language. A witness says they saw an unknown male in a Volkswagen Jetta throw the literature from his car window at around 12:45 a.m.  Numerous fliers containing…
Original COVID-19 'Ground Zero' In NJ Approaches Virtual Lockdowns Again Original COVID-19 'Ground Zero' In NJ Approaches Virtual Lockdowns Again
Original Covid-19 'Ground Zero' In NJ Approaches Virtual Lockdowns Again An “alarming” spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases forced all township buildings closed to the public on Tuesday in Teaneck, which had been considered "ground zero" in New Jersey when the virus first exploded 21 months ago. “This action is just one measure that will be taken to help keep our community, workforce and families safe from the spread of the virus,” Township Manager Dean B. Kazinci said. Citizens can still conduct business and communicate with township authorities during normal business hours by making an appointment. Other resources include calls, emails, the township webs…
Jersey Shore HS Teacher, Iraq War Vet Documenting Breast Cancer Battle On Instagram Jersey Shore HS Teacher, Iraq War Vet Documenting Breast Cancer Battle On Instagram
Jersey Shore HS Teacher, Iraq War Vet Documenting Breast Cancer Battle On Instagram A New Jersey high school teacher and Gulf War veteran who is battling breast cancer is taking to social media to spread hope. Sandy Jessop, of Wall, served alongside her now-husband, Christian Jessop, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, then deployed again to Iraq in 2008. The couple share three children together and are both high school teachers. About one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandy -- a teacher at Freehold Regional High School -- was diagnosed with breast cancer. "It was confirmed I have breast cancer on Saturday," she wrote in an Instagram post. "I expect a long hard r…