coronavirus
Free COVID-19 tests are back. Here’s what that means
The Biden administration is rolling out 200 million new tests intended to last until January 2024.
Indian Health Service steps up COVID, other vaccine push
The Indian Health Service says all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment, when appropriate.
CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said Thursday that people no longer need to stay at least 6 feet away from others. The changes come more than 2 1/2 years after the start of the pandemic.
N.J. reports 1,591 new COVID cases, 1 death as transmission rate ticks up
The state’s seven-day average for confirmed positive tests is 2,741, a 13% increase in the past week and 22% increase in the past month.
N.J reports 3,392 new COVID cases, 8 deaths. 6 counties now under high transmission risk.
People in high-risk areas are recommended to wear a mask indoors in public and on public transportation and stay up to date on vaccinations, according to the CDC.
N.J. reports 2,824 COVID cases, 8 new deaths as test positivity rate inches higher
New Jersey's positivity rate for COVID-19 infections has been rising since the the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the latest statewide data.
N.J. reports 17 new COVID deaths, 2,298 new cases as US tops 88M positive tests
New Jersey’s rate of transmission held at 1.04 on Wednesday, but numbers above 1 indicate the virus is spreading again.
N.J reports 1,408 COVID cases, 1 death, as more than half the state’s nursing homes report outbreaks
New Jersey’s rate of transmission was 1.04 on Tuesday, July 5, indicating the virus is once again spreading.
N.J reports 1,385 COVID cases, no deaths. Numerous indicators suggest virus is spreading again.
New Jersey's rate of transmission ticked up to 1.05 Monday.
Grateful parents get youngsters vaccinated as appointments slowly come online
“It’s been a long two plus years,” said Audrey Truschke, whose 4-year-old was vaccinated Wednesday.
N.J reports 6 COVID deaths, 2,204 new cases. CDC expected to OK vaccines for children under 5.
New Jersey's seven day average for confirmed cases was 2,198 on Saturday, down 18% from a week ago, and down 45% from a month ago.
N.J reports 5 COVID deaths, 1,431 cases as state congressman tests positive for virus
The state’s seven-day average for confirmed cases increased to 1,287 Saturday, up 37% from a week ago and 45% from a month ago.