COVID transmission rate in N.J. fell below 1.0 Tuesday, indicating decline in virus spread as state sees fourth consecutive day below 20k new infections, lowest daily total since Dec. 29 at 9,073 by Simon Galperin January 19, 2022 From NJ.com
Montclair extends indoor mask mandate to Mar. 31 as COVID transmission remains high, creates exceptions for indoor fitness, performers at live events by Simon Galperin January 19, 2022
Rate of new COVID cases among N.J. school staff drops for the first time since October but infections among students continue to rise, with approximately 3 in 100 students confirmed infected in latest data from Jan. 9 by Simon Galperin January 19, 2022
Bloomfield residents circulate petition for Representatives Donald Payne, Mikie Sherrill to consider federal support for drain system improvements after Hurricane Ida caused severe flooding in southern Bloomfield by Simon Galperin January 19, 2022
N.J. schools are allowed to make their own rules for COVID quarantine, return schedules but state suggests people with symptoms or confirmed positive, should quarantine for at least five days, remain masked for five days after return to school but those in close proximity don’t need to quarantine if fully vaccinated by Simon Galperin January 18, 2022
U.S. residents can now order 4 free at-home COVID tests from USPS online, will begin shipping in late January by Simon Galperin January 18, 2022
COVID hospitalizations in N.J. declined for a fifth consecutive day Sunday with 13% fewer hospitalized since Omicron peak of 6,089 seen on Jan. 11 by Simon Galperin January 18, 2022
Bloomfield recreation seeks nominations for annual Bloomfield Service and Outstanding Citizen awards, deadline for submission is Mar. 31 by Simon Galperin January 18, 2022
Latest COVID surge modeling suggests peak is around Jan. 14 as COVID hospitalizations slow in N.J. but healthcare facilities remain under stress from staff shortages, heavy caseloads by Simon Galperin January 14, 2022
Murphy signs law allowing N.J. parents to file tickets with schools to track reports of bullying and alert local and state officials with fines for parents who do not comply with court-ordered anti-bullying classes by Simon Galperin January 14, 2022January 14, 2022
