Thank you for that. Gov. Meanwhile, 2.5 million people have been fully vaccinated in New Jersey — about 36% of the state’s 6.9 million adults. Even if you’re outside the window of the 21 days and 28 days, it can go as far as six weeks. This is good news, I know we’ve seen this kick into high gear. To be sure, looking at the trend in our numbers over the past couple of weeks, we fully expect to continue our streak of announcing expansions, as I said, and sticking to them. Thanks. Pat: (49:09) 73 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. And a reminder to our restaurants who we know are anxious to expand dining capacities as the weather continues to get warmer, that outdoor dining is not subject to any numerical capacity limitation, unlike in indoor dining, which remains at 50% capacity at the moment. Preview. We are really hoping we could bring all of this to a safe, responsible, timely sunset. Toni’s kitchen represents some of the very best of our state. Gov. This plan follows guidance from the Governor of the State of New Jersey, NJ Department of Education’s (NJDOE) The Road Back document , and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and was developed with the safety of our students … Gov. Gov. And she had an extraordinary career in uniform and since. Murphy: (51:55) We were in person, I think, Wednesday or Thursday. There is a whole list of reasons why the state of emergency and the public health declaration are incredibly important to our efforts, not entirely in Judy’s arena, but overwhelmingly. Good afternoon, governor. All vaccinators are expected to follow best practices and schedule second dose appointments at the time of the first dose, and then to send reminders. Our reopening plan is built upon the guidance and recommendations of health officials; it is aligned to the reopening guidelines that have been provided by our state and federal leaders. Gov. Or, legal analysis could determine that employers may … He also could be found working on and riding his motorcycle. So we’ll get back to those numbers if that’s okay with everybody in a few minutes. Gov. Healthcare providers administering the vaccine and vaccine recipients or caregivers should review the revised fact sheets issued, which now includes information about the risk of this syndrome, which has occurred in a very small number of people who have received the vaccine. We do encourage you to call the call center if you have any questions, and they will help make the second dose vaccination appointment based on the type of vaccine you got for your first dose. Thomas was an easily recognizable face across East Brunswick township for his many years of service as the municipal plumbing inspector, working alongside developers and individual homeowners. He had a deep love of music and played the drums. Judy Persichilli: (38:16) He also leaves behind his children, Edward III, Brieanna and La’Chelle. Now 6.44 is not a number we love, but it is important to know it’s the fourth consecutive weekday where the spot positivity was below 7%. You mentioned college students. Murphy: (32:16) You have to have your A game, and we were not asked about our second. We mentioned India, which is a complete tragedy, and it’s an overwhelming one in terms of numbers. And he would stop people in their tracks when he said so, say for instance in the middle of July. Are those numbers off the top of your head records in terms of diversity? District Webmaster 2021-03-30T11:43:52-04:00 Categories: 01_District Announcements, 01_Superintendent’s Desk, 02_Board of Education, 05_Central Office, Parent Notices | WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER | EACH ONE - REACH ONE. Gov. Murphy: (07:30) Those are two examples of a broader program that we’re formulating. Next, when do you intend for state workers to return to their offices, which have largely or at least mostly been unoccupied for the past year? They operate a Toni’s Cafe food truck that brings meals directly to the community, a Healthy Backpack program for local school kids, and a food program for college students, who we know are facing food insecurity at a growing rate, among many other vital social supports. They came back and then ultimately this was blessed by the CDC that it could go forward, but with very specific warnings about this very small likelihood. Directly to the points of dispensing. Dustin: (54:54) It is vital residents get both doses so that they have full protection that the vaccines offer against COVID-19. When you think about that from day one at one site alone. So we just need to be aware and vigilant and open to the discussions, but allow people to make their own choice about J&J. Gov. At this time, the available data suggests that the chance of thrombosis thrombocytopenia syndrome, in other words blood clots and the presence of low platelets, that that syndrome occurring is very low. So, for instance, next week’s number update will be a handful of cases likely, right? I think it’s a great statement about our country, and it’s a great badge of honor for New Jersey. Additionally, and I want to say this in memory of Steve Kalafer, who died at the end of the week, owner of the Somerset Patriots, a car dealer, a successful businessman, philanthropist, and most importantly, husband and dad. The efforts you made in many so different arenas, WBLS in faith, in houses of worship and whatnot seems to have borne fruit. Thank you. Judy Persichilli: (40:11) My guess is in some number of months. The only limit on eating outside is that groups and tables are kept six feet apart. As you know, eligibility opened to all residents 16 and older last Monday. Murphy: (11:36) Ed, after Judy makes her comments. Gov. Murphy: (01:14:51) Murphy: (29:39) Judy Persichilli: (37:22) Will that help you or not? Great to have you. So there is a little bit of an if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Amalia was 71 years old when she passed, leaving Juan Carlos and their children, Isabel, Patricia, Natalie, and Carlos, along with a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He has no plans for New Jersey to have a virtual learning option in the fall. As a reminder, the expansions we announced today will go into effect in two weeks, on Monday, May 10th. 398 folks in ICU and 246 ventilators in use. Judy Persichilli: (01:03:58) This week’s numbers, we… The vaccines that enter our state come from two directions. Further, when it comes to outdoor, and this is an important point, when it comes to outdoor venues, we are aware that the CDC is currently reviewing its outdoor guidelines more generally. Both the Department of Education and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education are prepared to issue their specific prom and graduation guidance later today. Murphy: (25:28) Murphy: (58:32) Gov. I mentioned public service announcements. Gov. We’ve got some elements we’ve talked about here. 1,689 of whom by the way, were confirmed tested COVID positive. And please get vaccinated. So the theory, Dustin, is that we believe, and we are mandating this or asking these organizations, catering halls and others, events that are being catered, have, we believe, a higher ability to police what’s going on than just opening it up more broadly to everybody, including bars and nightclubs. Judy Persichilli: (01:03:16) We hope this wider messaging to all audiences who are now eligible will help move them to take action. I don’t see this though as the anti-vax reason. Thank you. 2020/2021 District Reopening Plan / Covid-19 Information (Expand for Content) Winter Athletics Letter - 1/25/2021. And again, on behalf of Judy, Ed, Pat, and myself, if the numbers keep going in the right direction and people keep continuing to do the right thing, including especially getting vaccinated, our capacities will continue to open up, sure as we’re sitting here. That’s all we got, right? The number of patients in both our ICU and on ventilators have also begun to decline. Murphy: (34:07) Phil Murphy said. And we do believe we’ll have the supplies we need. Health and Safety Update - 11/24/2020. New Jersey (WABC)-New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that summer camps (both day camps and three-way) will open next season. Okay. We’re just not there yet. Gov. If you put the J&J vaccine aside for a second, you really have to get the 4.7 millionth first shot in the arm by the end of May if you’re going to make your number by the end of June, depending plus or minus a week, if it’s Moderna versus Pfizer. And because of that, we are pleased to be able to take more steps forward in our reopening process. Two weeks. We have Jared Maples, the director of the Office of Homeland Security of Preparedness, paramount guard, chief counsel, and a cast of thousands. Gov. So we’re the only big state consistently in the top 10. Some of which is already happening. We may have to come to your house, but we’ll get you. Pat, several things. That first 3.6 million who registered. Murphy: (01:11:15) Do you physically need to be in the building or can you do what they’re doing by phone and or through the internet? And he said, several indictments. A lot of it is files that are damaged in transit, for example. Gov. Letter from Dr. Miceli - 11/17/2020. One directly through us. Gov. In less than two months, the unofficial start to the 2021 tourism season will begin and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he is taking reopening in small steps. However, reminder that the requirement for wearing a face mask and keeping a social distance from other groups on the dance floor will be maintained and enforced. Judy Persichilli: (01:13:20) Proactive steps to reach into the state up and down and every crevice to make the case, to get vaccinated and make sure we get to that 4.7 million adults by the end of June. Pat: (49:05) On the state of emergency and the public health emergency, you recently said that keeping those enacted allows you to do more things for people. I certainly look forward to our ability to increase indoor dining capacities in the near future. Gov. Murphy: (12:54) And given our density, the Indian community in our state is not just large, but it’s deeply felt. And so these are our neighbors and their relatives. Is it hesitancy, hesitancy or people forgetting? Dustin: (54:47) Before I leave this, people ask me this all the time, “What is your policy on outdoor masking?” So before I get asked the question, it’s the same as it’s been since I think March of last year. But we’re not seeing wastage as a result of slowing of demand. While checks are in place to minimize errors, inevitably, a small number of inappropriate cases, overwhelmingly duplicate cases, are created. Murphy: (16:18) Gov. We’ve noted here before how many of our restaurants in their host communities have gotten incredibly creative and flexible in allowing for outdoor dining and many of the steps we took last summer in support of our restaurants are now a matter of state law. Of that 4 million, 2.8 have received two doses. It was higher the week prior because we got a lot more… The week of April 4th, that’s when we got a lot more of J&J. Child Tax Credit: How Much Money Can Parents Expect In Monthly Payments? We need to get to 4.7 million adult New Jerseyans fully vaccinated by the end of June. I continue to urge everyone, I know my colleagues join me, to engage in activities outside wherever possible, particularly as the weather warms up. Inside, you got to wear them, I wear two of them. Welcome back by the way. If they feel uncomfortable with the J&J vaccine, they should be able to make a choice. Dave, good afternoon. Newark's Reopening Plan: 2020-2021 - Newark Board of Education For the 2020-21 school year, remote instruction (full-time) will continue for all students until April 12, 2021. We’re up now to 82.4% of our kids are either in a hybrid or an all-in person mode. Murphy: (14:57) OUR SCHOOLS Augusta Pre-School News. In fact, it’s much riskier to not get vaccinated than it is to get vaccinated and it’s not even close. Berkeley Terrace … “We promise a safe and enjoyable summer for our children,” Murphy said Wednesday. And I know Mike already asked about this, but on the Boxer investigation, it’s been almost three months since you announced this, quote, unquote, expedited probe. All the information you need is at that website. She’s very much still at the helm and she’s got a good team around her. The state’s business community is once again asking Gov. Stimulus Check Update: Will There Be A Fourth Relief Payment? I think Judy’s been going in with her court team every single day since last March 4th. The only thing I want to add to this is the following, I do a little bit of math every time I get the student reports and I make an assumption about what the last group looks like. It is admittedly somewhat of a fine line, but it’s one that we feel comfortable coming down on. Plan to Reopening 2020-2021 The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has developed a reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Clearly, you’ve got to be at the point of attack. How about the balloon fest? Yeah, so there’s a whole host of legislation and regulations that are tied to the duration of the public health emergency. Murphy: (01:05:25) Gov. News Local Sports High … So if you make an assumption that it’s a two dose regimen, that’s about another 150,000, 125,000 who have been also fully vaccinated. Is there any indication why people are missing their second vaccination dose? “It was something that we, along with other organizations, presented to the administration,” he said. I have no insight at all on your first question so I will, with your blessing, as Parimal or Mahen, they’re some combination, to follow up with you. This means that county and other fairs, including the New Jersey State Fair can enjoy the same 50% capacity limit that an establishment say like Six Flags Great Adventure does. The FDA could give full approval or license to COVID-19 vaccines — Pfizer-BioNTech plans to submit its application for full license in April 2021, although FDA has no set timetable for acting on the application. So far, 91% of individuals in the state that received their first dose have also received their second dose. The reason I’m asking that is because when the emergency is extended, that keeps the immunity in place, the immunity law in place for nursing homes and hospitals. Anything on wasted-. The salutatorian of Newark Central High School’s class of 1968. And I’m going to let you just look at this for a second and digest. Duplicates are identified, and the cases are merged into one. This is an homage, A, to the numbers going in the right direction, and B, you’re only a senior in high school once. But if we have an opportunity with members of the press and we’ve got COVID updates, we will get them to you. I think vaccine hesitancy, there is an element of that. So for as long as the pandemic’s in place, those waivers are so important. Reports are processed from literally hundreds and sometimes even thousands of laboratories, local health departments, and healthcare providers. As of this morning’s report, we have administered a total of nearly 6.7 million doses, and more than 2.8 million New Jerseyans are now fully vaccinated. We know that that’s a group that is 20 to 25%, but our remember has to get to 70. Best Public High Schools In The Philadelphia Region, According To U.S. News & World Report. Judy Persichilli: (01:05:05) Parimal, that you want to add to that. That’s going to include a lot of, for instance, high school football stadiums. Murphy: (21:29) Gov. Murphy: (24:18) So it’s really, I think, going to be a question of timing. It was part of the reason why we jumped earlier from May 1st to April 19th, to expand eligibility to everybody. Some people have been hospitalized just recently with a surgical event, so they missed their second dose and they called. How are you? Murphy: (01:04:48) Gov. Well, we have a whole host of things that we’re able to do because of the public health emergency. And even as we relax restrictions for indoor weddings and proms, I applaud all the couples and the school districts who have taken creative steps to plan their events outdoors, which is the safest place we could be right now. There are no new cases among residents at the veterans’ homes and no new cases among patients at the psychiatric hospitals. Murphy: (10:25) We need folks to get vaccinated. Gov. And again, the only reason we’re able to announce all of these steps today is because of the tremendous work that millions of you are doing to help us crush the curves and end this pandemic. He made his way back to his home state and began what would be a 35 year career at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Unbelievable. As well as his five siblings, Diane, Kathy, Kenny, Michael and Scott. Keep masking up, keep being smart and using common sense. I won’t go through this, but the swings are dramatic into both hybrid and then from hybrid into all in person. I personally think that the system worked. We will reach that 70% I can guarantee it. Edward: (44:16) Yeah. We want to listen to every single person, because it’s so important that you fulfill all of the vaccine regimen. So our confidence levels were restored by that announcement. Gov. Dante is racing. And again, we’ve got a number of steps. The New Jersey Business Coalition — saying struggling businesses need certainty and time to plan — sent a letter to Gov. The more you keep doing all of these above, the sooner we can look forward to reopening, and I’m optimistic that that time will come very soon. Additionally, there are 76 reports of the P.1, otherwise known as the Brazilian Variant. 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