A sign in the Walgreens in West Milford, N.J., informs customers that some over-the-counter medicines for children are not available because of supplier shortages. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) As immunity falls, 3 threats rise As three viruses make waves across the community, local moms struggled to find fever-reducing medicine for their children... Local News 23 Dec 2022 | 02:17
Applying to college post-pandemic: What’s changed? Over two years after the beginning of the pandemic, members of the class of 2023 are left with uncertainty as they apply... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 02:38
Community Survey: COVID-19 infections and reactions While most recover within a few weeks, some people infected with COVID-19 end up becoming “long haulers,” who experience... Local News 07 Feb 2022 | 12:30
Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... Home 25 Jan 2022 | 06:28
Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... News 25 Jan 2022 | 06:15
Where to get tested for COVID-19 around Orange County Elite Healthcare: Rapid tests with same day results, PCR tests with next-day results. No cost for any COVID-19 testing. Visit... Home 17 Jan 2022 | 02:04
Local Vaccine and Booster Guide Orange County Department of Health Booster Clinics: The Orange County Department of Health is hosting Pfizer and Moderna... Home 03 Jan 2022 | 04:56
Covid-19 staff impact limits in-school instruction this week District leaders dedicated Monday morning hours gathering information from staff to help determine our next steps. We remain... Local News 03 Jan 2022 | 02:36
Tested positive for Covid-19? Got exposed? Here’s the latest guidelines If you’ve been infected with Covid-19: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has shortened the recommended isolation time... Home 03 Jan 2022 | 02:08
County to distribute free masks and hand sanitizer December 28 Orange County’s Emergency Management Office will be handing out free masks and hand sanitizer to businesses and residents... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 05:45
NYS Health Department announces return-to-work guidelines for fully vaccinated critical workforce after Covid infection The New York State Department of Health on Friday announced new guidance allowing healthcare workers and other members of... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 12:36
‘Without a plan to contain COVID, enough is enough is just whining’ For Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, politics should stop when his constituents’ lives and health are hanging in the balance. How... Letters to the Editor 19 Dec 2021 | 02:44
Orange County Commissioner of Health Dr. Irina Gelman. Photo provided. Dr. Gelman gives the 411 on COVID-19 boosters Can I really get any booster shot – is it safe to mix? Is it recommended that I get the same brand booster that I got for... Local News 14 Dec 2021 | 11:11
Orange County updates COVID-19 mask recommendations Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman issued Public Health Alert #21 last Thursday, Aug. 12: COVID Update and... Local News 16 Aug 2021 | 02:06
An open letter from a concerned parent - and public health professional - regarding the new school year To the Superintendent and Board of Education of the Monroe-Woodbury School District, the Principal and Vice-Principal of... Letters to the Editor 09 Aug 2021 | 12:34
