Vaccination sites throughout Hudson continue with two-dose shots while pausing Johnson & Johnson
Updated Apr 13, 2021;
Posted Apr 13, 2021
Nurses with the Union City Board of Education Medical Department, from left, Conny Palma, Michele Mercado and Joan Sherwood, prepare bandages and fill syringes with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Union Plaza Apartments in Union City on Friday, March 5, 2021. Senior residents there were among the first in the state to receive the one-shot vaccine. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
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Vaccination sites across Hudson County are pausing the use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses, which will delay some appointments for homebound residents, but will not affect the existing schedule at government-operated sites.
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.”
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.
Hoboken, Jersey City take final steps toward a merged Citi Bike system
Updated Feb 21, 2021;
Posted Feb 21, 2021
A Citi Bike user returns his bike to the Grove Street PATH station in Jersey City on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016.EJA
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Biking between Hoboken and Jersey City is about to get a lot easier.
The two cities are taking the final steps toward approving a joint contract with Lyft that would bring Citi Bike to Hoboken and merge it with Jersey City’s bike share.
The Jersey City Council will vote Wednesday on a resolution to authorize a five-year deal with Lyft, which operates Citi Bike, and Hoboken. Under the agreement, Jersey City will pay $400,000 to Lyft to operate the system and Hoboken will pay the remaining $200,000.
Hoboken’s action plan is intended to ensure serious injury and deaths never happen by acknowledging that mistakes inevitably will, said Drusilla van Hengel, the Hoboken Vision Zero project manager.