NorthJersey.com
As Pfizer and Moderna begin to roll out their much anticipated COVID-19 vaccines at hospitals across the country, many religious leaders are urging their followers to receive it with open arms despite moral qualms by some faithful.
Distribution of the vaccine began Tuesday in New Jersey among front-line health care workers, and it is expected to become available to the general public in the coming months.
The pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 300,000 Americans spared no religious, ethnic or racial group. But a considerable portion of the population remains wary of the vaccines because of potential side effects. Others have raised moral issues related to a vaccine composed of fetal tissue.
By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI
December 12, 2020 at 7:11 AM
Mayor Mauro Tucci and Commissioners Al Petracco, Joseph Scarpelli and Thomas Evans at the Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony.
Mayor Mauro Tucci and Commissioners Al Petracco, Joseph Scarpelli and Thomas Evans at the Holiday .
Credits: Deborah Ann Tripoldi
Due to safety concerns because of the pandemic only the township officials, members of the police and fire department and the Weir Family were present.
Due to safety concerns because of the pandemic only the township officials, members of the police .
Credits: Deborah Ann Tripoldi
New fire chief, Henry Meola (far right) and members of Nutley Fire Department Engine3 at Nutley’s Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 7.