The latest New Jersey news and commentary on the novel coronavirus, the restrictions in place because of it, and help for people struggling.
Tripledemic clears NJ shelves of children's medications
As a tripledemic of early flu, RSV and COVID-19 rages parents say they are running into yet another shortage: over-the-counter medications especially of children's versions of Tylenol, Motrin and other products.
Most retailers optimistic as NJ holiday shopping season starts
The 64% who said they were optimistic represents a decline from 72% who said the same in 2021, but the comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic shaped a lot of that.
Amid rising child NJ infections, FDA reports amoxicillin shortage
Amoxicillin is not used as a treatment for RSV, COVID, or the flu, but is commonly prescribed for ear infections, strep, and whooping cough.
Cold or COVID - New symptoms mimic common cold
COVID continues to mutate, but mostly mild symptoms are being reported
Murphy promised a COVID response review, where is it?
It's not clear if a review on NJ's COVID response has even started
NJ can now mandate COVID vaccine to attend school
CDC recommendation clears the way for NJ to add COVID to list of required vaccines to attend school
NJ hospital didn't shred patients' COVID post-test instructions
There is no evidence that any information to date has been misused or attempted to have been used.
NJ braces for new COVID variant that evades most vaccines
New COVID strain is highly transmissible and resistant to current vaccines
NJ poll says half of U.S. feels COVID pandemic will never be over
Where there may be great agreement with President Biden is in the sentiment that Americans must just learn to deal and live with COVID from this point forward.
First responders in 2 NJ towns sue for vaccine discrimination
One Maplewood police officer was told to turn in her badge and was marched out of the station, according to court filings.