Judith Persichilli

As the state confirmed the variant of concern has arrived, here's the latest questions and answers — does it appear easier to spread, and do vaccines seem to work against it?

Contagious variants coupled with less cautious behaviors are believed to be driving the trend.

Debate over some kind of COVID vaccine passport requirement for shows and concerts is heating up

Over the past several days Jersey is seeing more coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and a higher rate of transmission as more variants are identified around the state

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli says all sites have been reminded they need to give people an appointment for a 2nd shot when they get their first one.

Your odds of winning a New Jersey Lottery jackpot are pretty slim. But these days it seems like it almost might be easier to hit the Pick 6 than get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The addition of a CDC list of high-risk medical conditions ahead of educators "in line" for vaccinations in New Jersey does not sit well with some concerned for a safe return to classrooms.

State officials say you’ll get an automatic notification when you can get the shot, you can make an appointment online and the information put in the system stays confidential.

Experts say as the vaccine rollout expands, multiple factors are involved in reaching community protection.

State health officials recommend you mask up, stay 6 feet apart, open the windows and put on a fan.

If all goes according to plan, Jersey could develop significant herd immunity to the deadly virus by next spring, assuming people get the shot

"We are still very concerned about the outbreaks we are seeing in long term care."