Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska, Pexels. New York and New Jersey were ravaged by coronavirus and were among the states that set more stringent restrictions regarding masks and social distancing. They haven’t wavered in their strict policies during the course of the pandemic, until now. COVID-19 appears to be going in […]
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Governor Murphy to lift school mask mandates next month
Photo courtesy of Phil Murphy, Flickr. New Jersey school districts and daycare centers will no longer be required to wear masks beginning March 7, administration officials said. Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision counters one of the state’s constant pandemic restrictions, signaling a shift in attitude toward COVID-19. “This is not a declaration […]
Broadway returns to NYC under new COVID mandates
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wiki For a year and a half Broadway’s marquee lights have been shut off, leaving New York City dark. Now this metropolitan staple is making a show-stopping return, with musicals such as “Wicked,” “The Lion King” and “Hamilton” being met with standing ovations. Broadway […]
Vaccine reactions vary, here’s how this student felt
Photo courtesy of Steven Cornfield, Unsplash On March 10, I received my first dose of the COVID vaccine at the Valley Health Plaza located in Paramus, New Jersey. This location administered the Pfizer vaccine. I was a little nervous during my first visit, but excited to do my part and […]
Celebrities hold heavy influence over vaccine dispute
Photo courtesy of James McCauley, Shuttershock COVID-19 has reared its ugly face for about a year now and shows few signs of going away. However, with many celebrities and public figures advocating for the vaccine and staying safe, the spread of the virus could begin to slow down. Celebrities’ opinions on […]
Even with the data we have, it’s too early to take the vaccine
Photo courtesy of Coolcaesar, Wikipedia With rising rates of COVID-19 cases around the country and flu season quickly approaching, it’s shaping up to be a very worrying winter. The cold weather will leave people more vulnerable to getting sick and being stuck inside makes contracting the virus more likely if you […]