Topic: coronavirus
NJ nears 400,000 COVID-19 vaccinations, but supply concerns grow
TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy voiced concern Tuesday about lagging shipments of COVID-19 vaccines following confusing signals from federal officials about supplies availabe for the second doses required to confer resistance to the coronavirus.
"When...
First case of UK COVID-19 variant found in Ocean County
TRENTON — The first case of the more transmissible B117 variant of the COVID-19 virus has been confirmed in an Ocean County man who has apparently recovered, the state's commissioner of health said Friday.
B117...
Brick schools’ ‘Phase Two’ remains stalled
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Phase two of the Brick Township Public School District’s restart plan remains on pause indefinitely, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Farrell announced during the district’s first regular school board meeting of 2021.
“The...
Murphy defends COVID vaccination priority for smokers
TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday voiced growing concern about the imbalance between available COVID-19 vaccine doses and the growing number of individuals ready and willing to be vaccinated.
Thus far, the number of...
Point Boro high school transitioning to full-remote learning
POINT PLEASANT — Point Pleasant Borough High School has become the third school in the Point Pleasant School District to transition to full remote learning within the past month.
Officials announced the news in a...
Jersey Shore police chiefs encourage officers to get COVID shots
MONMOUTH COUNTY — As police officers are now allowed to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, local police chiefs have tried to set the example for those they manage by getting their...
Theater group plans new life for former ShowRoom Cinema
BRADLEY BEACH — A group of theater industry individuals has joined to revive the former ShowRoom Cinema by making it a venue for blockbuster films as well as independent movies and live performances.
Cinema Lab,...
COVID vaccination now open to those 65 or older
TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy announced that starting Thursday, those over the age of 65, or between the ages of 16 and 64 with a medical condition that leaves them more at risk to...
Bay Head School confirms new coronavirus case
BAY HEAD — School officials have announced that a new coronavirus case, a staff member, has been confirmed within the Bay Head Elementary School community.
“This message is to inform you that the Bay Head...
Point Boro offices closed to public in health move
POINT PLEASANT — Borough officials have announced that offices at borough hall are temporarily closed to the public for in-person daily business due to COVID-19 risk.
“We had a couple cases so, as you know,...
