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Newark’s mayor imposes new restrictions as the city reaches a positivity rate of 19%.
Two weeks ago, as the coronavirus began to spread widely again in Newark, officials imposed New Jersey’s toughest new restrictions since the spring lockdown, mandating an 8 p.m. indoor closing time for all restaurants, bars and nonessential businesses citywide. But...
2021 Rutgers Toxicology Risk Assessment Bootcamp
Ensuring that new medications, industrial chemicals, food additives, personal care products and cosmetics are safe to use and effective is absolutely essential. To help with this process, there are risk assessment approaches used by toxicologists. If you are...
Rutgers Pediatricians Sound Alarm on Decreased Flu Vaccinations, Immunizations for Children
Experts emphasize the flu vaccine is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and as schools reopen A recent health survey reveals that only two-thirds of parents say they'll vaccinate their children against the flu this year, raising concerns among pediatricians as the...
Health officials fear Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings will intensify NJ COVID surge
The surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations that began last month in New Jersey has not yet caused a significant spike in the state's death toll. But health experts say that could change fast if working-age adults who are propelling the wave of new cases begin to...
Fauci warns against Thanksgiving celebrations: How to stay safe indoors from the coronavirus during cold seasons?
Officials have been able to control COVID-19 transmission rates by implementing policies that encourage residents to eat and drink, exercise and spend time with friends and loved ones at a safe distance outside. But health experts are concerned cases could spike again...
Experts Stress Importance Of Self-Care And Supporting Others To Address Pandemic Burnout
Seven months into the coronavirus pandemic many people are experiencing burnout. As CBS2’s Meg Baker reported, experts say self-care and supporting others are becoming more important than ever. Mask. Hand sanitizer. What time is my meeting? The kids’ Zoom class? If...
How Safe Are Health Care Facilities?
A Rutgers expert discusses the safety measures being taken by doctors’ offices, emergency rooms and hospitals to reduce exposure to coronavirus As the flu season approaches and COVID-19 cases tick up, many people will need to seek care from their doctors and at...
How to Navigate Stress When You Have COPD
Stress is part of life for most people. However, when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—a chronic lung disease that causes breathing problems—stress can mean the difference between keeping your symptoms under control and experiencing a flare. COPD...