Hoboken teens can preregister for the vaccine
Hoboken teens can preregister for the vaccine ×
Hoboken residents over 16 and older can now preregister to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through the Hoboken Health Department at CarePoint.
Hoboken residents ages 16 and up will become eligible to receive the vaccine on April 19.
The city will soon begin scheduling vaccine appointments at CarePoint from the preregistration list for next week.
“Getting vaccinated remains a critical part of overcoming the pandemic and keeping our community safe,” said Mayor Ravi Bhalla. “The data demonstrates that the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are safe and effective, and I encourage all residents to get one as soon as an appointment becomes available. I also ask all residents to consider talking to their friends and family, and assist them in signing up for the vaccine as well.”
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Hoboken Community Center residents encouraged to relocate after one death, 20 positive COVID-19 cases
Updated Feb 28, 2021;
HOBOKEN Residents at the Hoboken Community Center are being encouraged to relocate after a COVID-19 outbreak at the center caused at least one death and 20 positive cases, HCC Board Member Juan Melli said.
Out of 44 HCC residents and staff, 20 tested positive for COVID-19, Melli said in a statement. There were two additional deaths last week, but Melli said they have not been confirmed as COVID-related.
“We remain in close contact with the City of Hoboken and Hudson County to identify options for any of its residents whether they have tested positive or not to voluntarily temporarily relocate if they choose to,” Melli added. “HCC will continue to take all possible measures to protect our residents and staff.”
COVID-19 outbreak at Hoboken Community Center yields 1 death, 20 positive cases
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“Since the start of the pandemic, the Hoboken Community Center’s (HCC) affordable housing program has been proactive in taking a variety of measures to provide for the health and safety of its residents and staff,” HCC board member Juan Melli said in a statement.
“As a congregate living setting, the HCC implemented new and continuing measures to address the risk of infection including installing plexiglass partitions at the front desk, hand sanitation machines, distribution of PPE to residents and staff, signage requiring masks and social distancing, limiting elevator rides to 2 people maximum, distributing meals and groceries to residents to encourage isolation, third-party cleaning including frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces, and other measures.”
Hoboken mayor urges residents not to travel due to COVID-19 ×
Mayor Ravi Bhalla urged Hoboken residents to avoid non-essential travel outside of New Jersey to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
According to the mayor, recent contact tracing from the Hoboken Health Department indicates that recent travel to certain high-risk regions, both in the United States and to other countries is contributing to COVID-19 infections in Hoboken.
He asked residents to consider postponing vacations, including spring break trips, and plan for safer alternatives that do not include long-distance travel.
“While I know a long-distance vacation during spring break can be tempting due to the stresses of the pandemic, unfortunately it is not the time for nonessential trips outside of New Jersey,” said Bhalla. “I encourage residents and families to plan for safer alternatives that take into account the CDC’s advisories and recommendations, to avoid out-of-state travel in the months ahead.
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