FDA okays Pfizer antiviral pill as first at-home COVID treatmentFDA okays Pfizer antiviral pill as first at-home COVID treatmentThe drug, Paxlovid, is a faster, cheaper way to treat early COVID-19 infections, though initial supplies will be extremely limited.Associated PressAssociated Press
Rutgers seeks more NJ volunteers under 5 for COVID vaccine trialRutgers seeks more NJ volunteers under 5 for COVID vaccine trialThe school's appeal is not an expansion of its trial, but rather an attempt to contribute to a large enough sample size to satisfy the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
COVID vaccine may not require annual booster shotCOVID vaccine may not require annual booster shotMRNA vaccines show long-term protection against COVID-19Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director
New studies show vaccine protection against mutationNew studies show vaccine protection against mutationNew study shows Pfizer vaccine protects against two most dangerous COVID mutations. Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director
Who is next to get COVID-19 vaccine in NJ? Top stories for 12/21Who is next to get COVID-19 vaccine in NJ? Top stories for 12/21It'll be months before the general public gets the vaccine.Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director
NJ OKs unemployment extension as Congress fails to actNJ OKs unemployment extension as Congress fails to actNJ likely to grant 8 week extension of jobless benefits.Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director
Pressure mounts for workplaces to make COVID vaccine mandatoryPressure mounts for workplaces to make COVID vaccine mandatoryPressure to reach 70% vaccination threshold could push NJ toward mandatory COVID vaccines. Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director
Will return to normal lure more in NJ to get vaccinated?Will return to normal lure more in NJ to get vaccinated?NJ begins a campaign to get more people vaccinated, but it's likely a tough sell.Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director
When does the pandemic end in NJ? Sooner, if many get vaccineWhen does the pandemic end in NJ? Sooner, if many get vaccineGetting back to normal in NJ depends on how many of you will get vaccinated? Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director
Family kicked off Newark-bound flight when toddler refuses maskFamily kicked off Newark-bound flight when toddler refuses maskFamily told to get off the plane when their 2yr old refuses to wear a mask. Eric Scott, Senior Political DirectorEric Scott, Senior Political Director