Ex-Gov. Christie Would Have Opened NJ Schools, Dining Amid COVID

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Ex-Gov. Christie Would Have Opened NJ Schools, Dining Amid COVID

Ex-Gov. Christie says he would have focused on protecting the vulnerable in New Jersey, not shutting down the economy amid COVID. Here's why.>>>Read more.

COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Strong In Ocean County

The county received 4,000 more doses Monday but appointments, still limited to health care workers, are booked solid for several days ahead.

Hospital Offers Rare Treatment For Coronavirus Cases

Virtua has provided bamlanivimab, a coronavirus treatment that makes use of monoclonal antibodies, to nearly 100 patients since December.

Son Charged With Killing Mother In NJ Condo Building

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has charged the son, Ben Avrut, in the killing of his mother on Monday, an office spokeswoman said.

'No Safe Place:' Christie Urges Masking After COVID-19 Battle

"I want to save as many people from going through what I went through," the former New Jersey governor told Patch.

Congressmen Praise Probe Into NJ Veterans Home

Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Bill Pascrell, Jr. are applauding news of a grand jury investigation into the handling of the pandemic.

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