COVID-19 tests are offered to all Essex County residents at no charge. Upcoming events take place in Newark, Cedar Grove and West Orange.
The coronavirus continues to impact Essex County, according to updated state data. See how YOUR town or city is doing.
Want to see what it’s like inside a COVID vaccination site in Newark? Check out this behind-the-scenes video filmed at Essex County College.
NJ Poison Control Center Assists Residents During the Pandemic
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and University Hospital serve as teaching hospitals for two Rutgers medical schools
New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Essex County as the pandemic wanes.
No resident at New Community Extended Care Facility has tested positive for COVID-19 since June, administrators say.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Newark area.
NJ Poison Control Center Warns Residents
Rutgers expert discusses the need for increased precautions around gas appliances and other CO sources
The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Newark.
See how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Essex County and across NJ.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day February 7th
Rutgers study finds social and structural factors, not biology, are strong influencers of racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality
Here is the latest federal data on which hospitals and ICUs are nearing capacity in Essex County.
Testing will take place in Newark, Cedar Grove and West Orange. All Essex County residents are eligible.
FEMA gave NJ $216 million to help boost vaccines in the Garden State by 16 percent. Here's what that means.
Here are the latest figures on hospital capacity in Essex County and across New Jersey.
Each year, the list of NJ communities with the most reported heroin abuse cases gets more surprising. And it's a growing concern amid COVID.
UPDATE: New Jersey has loosened its COVID-19 rules, allowing more freedom for parents, teachers and students. Here's what this means.
WATCH: NJ now has a phone number for vaccine appointments since NJ's second wave of COVID has "peaked." The new strain has arrived in NJ.
New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Newark area.
The coronavirus continues to take a toll on Essex County, according to updated state data. See how your town is doing.
Newark's COVID-19 case count keeps climbing. See the latest totals here.
Rutgers researcher speaks on new international effort to understand ramifications of injuries
Poison Control Center Sees Large Increase in Children with Edible Marijuana Exposure
New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Newark area.
Essex County has announced the locations for its latest round of free coronavirus tests, with sites in Newark, Cedar Grove and West Orange.
It was “take two” for frontline hospital workers at University Hospital, who got their follow-up dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Essex County, according to updated state data. See how your town is doing below.
The Moderna vaccine rollout is underway in New Jersey.
The vaccines will be given to a group of health care workers at the Essex County College gymnasium, county officials said.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of Zoom's unlimited hangouts, free through the holidays.
NJ Poison Control Center warns of common holiday hazards
The RWJBarnabas hospital network said it plans to vaccinate its staff over a six-week period.
Winter storms bring increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
A Newark nurse got the ultimate birthday gift: New Jersey’s first COVID-19 vaccination. Meet 4 other health care heroes who got the shot.
New Jersey will get its first doses of the vaccine this week at six hospitals. Here's when and where.
Newark ranks high among large U.S. cities that will need “the most initial coronavirus vaccinations,” a study claims.