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Cape May County is awaiting for a greater supply of vaccines from the state, and when received, the county will be ready to go with an expanded Covid-19 vaccination program.  County Commissioner Len Desiderio says the effort has been “challenging” as the County awaits more doses from the State.

There is one additional death and 771new cases of coronavirus to report in Cape May County.  County officials reported Thursday that a 77 year old man from Lower Township has succumbed to the virus.

Two local high school football players have won Mini Maxwell Awards for football performance, academics, and community service.  Coast Sports Today’s Brian Cunniff reports that the winners locally were Jake Inserra of Ocean City, and Greg Mitchell of Wildwood.

Seven inmates at the Cumberland County Jail committed suicide over a three year period.  NJ.com reports that the Department of Justice has ruled that the jail failed to take measures to prevent suicides of inmates.  The report by the Department suggests that adequate mental health care was not provided.

Cape May County reported 55 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday.  Two additional deaths have also been reported, in Ocean City and Middle Township.  The County has now reported 5,047 cases of Covid-19 during the pandemic.

All ten democratic members of Congress in New Jersey voted in favor of the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday.  Trump became the only President to be impeached twice.  The articles of impeachment now go to the United States Senate.  Republican Jeff Van Drew voted against the impeachment.  Van …

Guess who moves up the list to get Covid-19 vaccinations in New Jersey?  Smokers.  State officials announced Wednesday that about half of the residents of the state are now able to get an appointment for a vaccination, including those who choose to smoke because they are at “higher risk”.  The …

New Jersey reported nearly 7,000 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday.  This is the highest single day recording during the pandemic.  There are 95 new confirmed deaths.  No new restrictions were announced by the Governor Wednesday.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that Shawn Latur will be the new Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.  Murphy announced that the current director, Colleen McCabe, will retire as of Friday.

Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that the rules for vaccinations are changing.  Murphy announced that starting tomorrow, anyone of the age of 65 is qualified to get vaccinated, along with anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 with specific medical conditions outlined by the Centers for Disease Control.  Still …