by Pamela Dahlen | Sep 15, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
The two crises — which will likely shape generations of New Jerseyans — share certain commonalities when it comes to public health. Both disasters prompted unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, especially for those intimately involved in the response,...
by William Jester | Sep 15, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...
by William Jester | Sep 13, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
Pfizer announced Monday that data from recent trials suggests that children 5-11 have a safe and effective response to its Covid-19 vaccine. The news holds the hope to herald a new phase in our battle to end the public health crisis caused by the coronavirus in the...
by William Jester | Sep 10, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
People who have had severe or long-lasting cases of COVID-19 are more likely to have high levels of an important antibody needed to fight against future infection, according to a Rutgers study. The findings were published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. The...
by Pamela Dahlen | Sep 8, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
The vaccination rate in West New York — an immigrant gateway for more than a century — has reached 73% among those 18 years and older, far higher than other New Jersey cities with comparable demographics and challenges. It is higher than even some leafy suburbs with...