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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH A raccoon in Hunterdon County tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, Oct. 16, authorities said. The racoon was in the area of Ramsey Road in Clinton Township, the Department of Health said. Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between Friday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Oct. 11 should notify their primary care physician immediately or the Hunterdon Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss concerns, the Department of Health said. Residents are reminded not to pick up stray animals at any time since saliva from infected animals should be considered infectious, the De…

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by Sam Barron
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Hudson Regional Hospital Fined $63K After Worker's Weapons Cache Found In Closet: Officials Hudson Regional Hospital Fined $63K After Worker's Weapons Cache Found In Closet: Officials
Hudson Regional Hospital Fined $63K After Worker's Weapons Cache Found In Closet: Officials Months after police found an executive had stockpiled dozens of guns in his office closet, state officials are fining Hudson Regional Hospital $63,000 for failing to keep a "safe environment."  As Daily Voice has previously reported, Secaucus police were called to the hospital on July 18 after administrators received a bomb threat over the phone.  While sweeping the building for explosives with K9 units, investigators found a trove of ammunition and nearly 40 firearms in the locked office of hospital marketing director Reuven Alonalayoff. Alonalayoff was charged with multipl…

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by Mac Bullock
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COVID-19: Popular Warren County Music Venue To Remove Entry Restrictions COVID-19: Popular Warren County Music Venue To Remove Entry Restrictions
Covid-19: Popular Warren County Music Venue To Remove Entry Restrictions A popular music venue in Warren County will soon remove its COVID-19 mask and vaccine entry restrictions. Roy’s Hall on Main Street in Blairstown made the announcement on its Facebook page early Wednesday, stating that it was “among the first venues” statewide to enforce proof of vaccination or negative COVID test and wear masks while indoors. The requirements will be removed Saturday, March 5, the post says. Meanwhile, Roy’s Hall will follow all recommendations from the department of health and change policies as needed. “There will be people who will be delighted to hear our announceme…

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by Valerie Musson
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COVID-19 Vaccine Proves 99.999% Effective In New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Proves 99.999% Effective In New Jersey
Covid-19 Vaccine Proves 99.999% Effective In New Jersey Forty-nine individuals who were fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 have died through July 12 in New Jersey, news reports say. In other words, the vaccine has proven to be 99.999 percent effective. Department of Health spokeswoman Donna Leusner told NJ Advance Media on Wednesday that more than half of those people had at least one underlying medical condition. All of those individuals were over the age of 50; 30 were over 80 12 were between 65 and 79; and six were between 50 and 64, NJ.com reports. The fatalities account for approximately one in 100,000 fully vaccinated residents, meaning …

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Lifting COVID Orders Memorial Day Weekend, Masks Required Until 70% Of State Is Vaccinated PA Lifting COVID Orders Memorial Day Weekend, Masks Required Until 70% Of State Is Vaccinated
PA Lifting COVID Orders Memorial Day Weekend, Masks Required Until 70% Of State Is Vaccinated Normalcy is returning in Pennsylvania where officials announced COVID-19 mitigation efforts will be lifted Memorial Day Weekend. Capacity limits on restaurants, bars, indoor and outdoor gatherings will be lifted on May 31, Governor Tom Wolf's administration said Tuesday.  The public mask mandate will be lifted when 70 percent of the population -- including those 18 and older -- are vaccinated. As of Tuesday, 42 percent of Pennsylvanians were vaccinated, with 63 percent of individuals ages 18 and over had gotten at least one dose, federal data shows. Effective May 31, we are lifting CO…

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by Cecilia Levine
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2 Cases Of New Highly Contagious COVID-19 Variant Detected In North Jersey, Jersey Shore 2 Cases Of New Highly Contagious COVID-19 Variant Detected In North Jersey, Jersey Shore
2 Cases Of New Highly Contagious Covid-19 Variant Detected In North Jersey, Jersey Shore Two cases of the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant initially found in the U.K. have been detected in New Jersey, state officials announced. The first case involves an Ocean County man in his 60s with no travel history or clear exposure to those who were ill, Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said during Friday's COVID-19 briefing. The man presented symptoms compatible with COVID-19 on Dec. 29, 2020 and was tested with a PCR test on Jan. 6 at a commercial lab, Persichilli said.  The results were suggestive of the variant and were sent to another lab for sequencin…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ's Top Health Official Judy Persichilli To Isolate After COVID-19 Exposure NJ's Top Health Official Judy Persichilli To Isolate After COVID-19 Exposure
NJ's Top Health Official Judy Persichilli To Isolate After Covid-19 Exposure New Jersey's top health official will be quarantining for 10 days after being exposed to COVID-19. Judy Persichilli will be voluntarily quarantining in her home until Dec. 8 "out of an abundance of caution and in line with the Department’s guidance," a statement from a DOH spokesperson said. The news comes after a member of Persichilli's office tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.  The employee was last in the building on Nov. 24, and is isolating at home. According to the CDC, 71-year-old Persichilli is at higher risk of severe effects from the virus. She will not be partic…

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19: Morris County High School Athlete Tests Positive COVID-19: Morris County High School Athlete Tests Positive
Covid-19: Morris County High School Athlete Tests Positive A student athlete at a Morris County high school tested positive for COVID-19, district officials said. The Dover High School student was last in contact with other players on Oct. 21, Schools Administrator James McLaughin said Wednesday. Player roster information has been sent to the Department of Health, which will initiate contract tracing for those considered “close contacts,” McLaughlin said. Additional details were not immediately released. “Should you have any concerns regarding your child’s health, please contact your medical provider without delay,” McLaughlin said. As of Oct. …

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by Valerie Musson
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COVID-19: Murphy Extends NJ's Health Emergency Another 30 Days COVID-19: Murphy Extends NJ's Health Emergency Another 30 Days
Covid-19: Murphy Extends NJ's Health Emergency Another 30 Days Gov. Phil Murphy has extended New Jersey's public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic another 30 days, for the 7th time since March. If not extended by the governor, the emergency declaration expires. The extension does not reverse any reopening steps, rather, keeps executive orders in place. “As we have mentioned before, today’s action means that we continue to be vigilant and prepared, and ready to act should there be a new outbreak,” Murphy said Friday during the most recent coronavirus briefing.  “It also continues the authority of the Department of Health to coordinate…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Chatham HS Students Back To Hybrid Learning Chatham HS Students Back To Hybrid Learning
Chatham HS Students Back To Hybrid Learning Students at Chatham High School will return to the classroom for hybrid learning starting Monday, days after officials had switched to a fully-remote plan when a positive COVID-19 case was identified. The school was closed Thursday and Friday after Superintendent Michael LaSusa became aware of the case on Wednesday evening. A letter sent to the school community Thursday stated that health officials are carrying out contact tracing protocols to identify others who may have been exposed to the virus, DailyRecord reports. “I have now had the opportunity to confer at length with our Department…

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by Valerie Musson
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2 West Nile Virus Cases Reported In NJ 2 West Nile Virus Cases Reported In NJ
2 West Nile Virus Cases Reported In NJ Two New Jersey residents were infected with West Nile Virus, state health officials said. The first was a man in his forties from Essex County, who tested positive earlier this month, and the other a man in his seventies from Monmouth County, the New Jersey Health Department said in a release. “While WNV activity in mosquitoes has been much lower than what we have seen in previous seasons, it is important that residents continue to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites especially since most WNV human cases occur in early September,” Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. Meanwhi…

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by Valerie Musson
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Elizabeth Nursing Homes Report 45 Resident Deaths Elizabeth Nursing Homes Report 45 Resident Deaths
Elizabeth Nursing Homes Report 45 Resident Deaths More than 4,000 residents of New Jersey longterm care facilities have tested positive for COVID-19 -- including 45 residents in Elizabeth, officials say. Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage has offered two vacant convents, as well as a sports arena, for some of the healthy residents to relocate to safety and out of potential exposure. More than 20 percent of patients at the Grove Street center’s 102 beds have died from the complications of the virus, Bollwage said. While 58 residents remain at the facility, 12 have already tested positive along with eight staff members. Four are awaiting te…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Residents: Keep Track Of Coronavirus Outbreak On This Website NJ Residents: Keep Track Of Coronavirus Outbreak On This Website
NJ Residents: Keep Track Of Coronavirus Outbreak On This Website New Jersey residents can follow the statistical spread of COVID-19 across the state via a new website created by the Department of Health. By clicking here, residents can check the known statewide total of coronavirus cases as well as a county-by-county breakdown of local cases.  Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and state Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli have been holding daily news briefings with updated numbers based on the latest test results.  Officials from Bergen County -- the hardest hit county in the state -- ordered schools closed indefinitely in all 75 districts at the close…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus The coronavirus may have made its way to Bergen County, but North Jersey physician Dr. Mike doesn't want you to panic. The Union County family care physician and YouTube celeb -- professionally known as Mikhail Varshavski -- is busting myths and answering questions about COVID-19. "There is way too much hype and misinformation surrounding this coronavirus," he said in a BuzzFeed video, "and I want to talk about it."  Varshavski -- who works at health care centers in Chatham and Summit -- maintained all of the information in his video comes from the Center for Disease Control…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Jersey Readies Schools For Coronavirus In Case Of Outbreak New Jersey Readies Schools For Coronavirus In Case Of Outbreak
New Jersey Readies Schools For Coronavirus In Case Of Outbreak New Jersey officials issued a set of guidelines for child care centers, schools and universities in preparation for a coronavirus outbreak. The state's Department of Health expects respiratory virus caused by COVID-19 to continue spreading, although the public health risk remains low. "At this time, respiratory illnesses are much more likely to be due to common viruses (e.g., influenza, common cold) than COVID-19," officials said.  "If a community (or more specifically, a school) has cases of COVID-19, local health officials will help identify those individuals and will foll…

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by Cecilia Levine