Jan. 1 COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations continue to rise in New Jersey as transmission rate increases
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Local COVID-19 vaccine clinics for January 2023
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held in Princeton on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m….
Mercer County COVID vaccination clinic for children ages 6 months to 5 years old to be held Thursday, June 30
The clinic runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Princeton Public Schools district returns to universal masking
Masks are not required outdoors.
Trash pickup delays continue across Princeton region as haulers struggle with staffing issues
Expect more pickup delays.
Municipality of Princeton declares state of emergency, institutes mask mandate as confirmed COVID cases hit record levels
The mask mandate goes into effect on Thursday.
N.J. governor deploys National Guard to help long-term care facilities
The National Guard members will begin their assignments Jan. 10.
Montgomery Township launches COVID-19 testing site as weekly cases break record again
The testing will be held weekdays next week also.
Rutgers University shifts to remote learning and work until Jan. 31
Students who are eligible must also get a COVID booster shot.
Princeton High students to learn remotely this week due to staff shortages, menu options at other district schools to be reduced
The district’s food service provider, Nutri-Serve, is facing staff shortages due to COVID.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Public Schools district changes in-person student schedule for first week of the year due to increase in COVID cases
Students will learn in person half the day Tuesday through Friday.
First Lady Tammy Murphy tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady is asymptomatic.
Princeton High students start petition calling for remote learning option due to increase in COVID cases
More than 230 students have signed the petition so far.
South Brunswick schools shift to remote learning for first two weeks of year, mayor issues indoor mask mandate
The mask mandate is in effect until Jan. 31.
Multiple student COVID-19 cases in Princeton possibly linked to indoor track meet in Toms River
The meet at the Toms River Bubble, an indoor athletic complex, was attended by the high school’s sprint and throw group.
Lawrence Township municipal building closed due to increase in COVID cases
The building is closed to the public until further notice.
Princeton University delays return from winter break due to Omicron variant surge, restricts travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro
Students will return beginning Jan. 14.
Princeton University to require COVID booster shots, limit gatherings, and shift to remote exams
The booster shot deadine for students and employees of the university is Jan. 31.