Covid-19 vaccines

Echoing Dr. Anthony Fauci, Persichilli said boosters are “not a bonus,” but an essential part in fighting the pandemic.

Chief Leader City Hall reporter Bob Hennelly chats with WBGO News Director Doug Doyle about the vaccine mandate for civil service workers

NYC Marks Progress With Coronavirus

As the federal government decides who should get a booster shot, New Jersey officials are getting ready for an “anticipated” high demand for vaccine booster shots.

To prepare families for the new school year, the Camden City School District sponsored a community fun day that also offers COVID vaccines.

The poll, commissioned by the Newark non-profit Project Ready, shows 84% of Newark voters questioned said they have or would definitely be vaccinated.

Kids ages 12 to 15 hoping for a return to normal put their fear of needles aside to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Moorestown Mall Thursday.

Once the CDC director approves it as expected, New Jersey children ages 12 to 15 will be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, health officials said Wednesday.

N.J. has launched a website where homebound residents or their caregivers can request an in-home COVID-19 vaccination. The state’s call center can also assist.

As New Jersey officials push to get more residents vaccinated, advocates are calling for them to make it easier for some of the most vulnerable people to get inoculated.