COVID-19
Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel
The hearing was part of ongoing efforts in Congress to apply the lessons learned during the pandemic to prevent or blunt the next outbreak.
Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins
House Republicans who called the hearing grilled Fauci during the contentious three-hour session about the origins of COVID-19 and his role in the response.
Feeble oversight of Essex County’s $40M vaccine program spurred abuses, watchdog finds
Essex County likely lost money due to poor oversight of its $40 million COVID-19 vaccine program, the state Comptroller's Office found.
Challenge to Rutgers vaccine rules fails on appeal
An appellate panel reaffirmed a lower court decision that found plaintiffs had filed to meet any of the bars needed to support their claim.
New Jersey Supreme Court weighs insurance payouts for COVID closures
An Atlantic City casino is sparring with its insurers over business interruption claims from 2020.
A new COVID booster is here. Will those at greatest risk get it?
One expert wonders how to get boosters to people beyond Democrats, college graduates, and those with high incomes?
Food and Drug Administration approves COVID boosters for upcoming season
An advisory panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is scheduled to vote on recommendations Tuesday.
New Jersey bill for COVID-19 review nears $3M
New Jersey has spent up to $2.9 million on a review of its handling of the pandemic, but few details are known.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected to be available in September, federal officials say
A Biden official said one updated COVID-19 vaccine shows some promise against the EG.5 variant that makes up an increasing number of new cases.
Death counts remain high in some states even as COVID fatalities wane
After historic increases during the pandemic, deaths in most of the country are nearing a return to pre-pandemic levels.
As the COVID public health emergency ends, prepping for a new pandemic is next
Federal officials can now look back at what they’ve learned throughout the pandemic while preparing for a future where something similar could take place, one expert said.
Moderna plan to hike COVID vaccine price to $130 a dose rebuked at U.S. Senate hearing
The Moderna CEO argued that an expected drop in demand, changes to its distribution process and the overall benefit of the vaccine warrant the higher cost.