In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, some New Jersey bosses are paying more attention to how their workers are getting their assignments done, and whether they can use their time and talents more effectively.
Rutgers University does not require students taking a full online program to receive the COVID-19 vaccination but students learning remotely do have to take the shot including boosters.
Six New Jersey counties, mostly in the southern half of the state, now meet or exceed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's threshold for a "high" level of COVID-19 community transmission.
From tiny Tavistock to towns with tens of thousands of residents like Westfield and West Windsor, 11 New Jersey municipalities currently boast a more than 70% boosted population.
The county reported that 18 of its municipalities have received rental assistance funding, led by Franklin Township at close to $2.9M, and Black residents comprised about half of those who self-identified their race or ethnicity.
Scientists at Rutgers University, using molecular beacon technology, have developed a lab test that can quickly and easily identify which variant of the virus has made someone sick.