Source: NJ.com Procter & Gamble issued a voluntary recall of more than 30 aerosol spray haircare products, including dry shampoo and dry hair conditioner due to detected levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical. The affected items include products such as Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie, Hair Food, and Old Spice, according to the recall notice. […]

Source: NJ Patch Health officials in New Jersey are considering an alternative that would permit unvaccinated students who are exposed to COVID-19 to remain in the classroom during their quarantine period, as long as they remain asymptomatic and don’t test positive for the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently added guidance […]

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Source: North Jersey.com Less than two full days before the return of the SantaCon pub crawl, Hoboken issued an executive order Thursday requiring all participating bars to check the vaccination status of their patrons. The policy may be a relief to anyone concerned the event could prove to be a superspreader event, as COVID-19 cases […]

Source: HudsonReporter.com The North Bergen Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to negotiate a shared services agreement with the township’s Board of Education to provide nursing services. Under the agreement, nurses from the township’s Department of Health would address the school system’s need. The shared services agreement would run for the current year until […]

Sources: Marta Baez Pertrocelli (Oasis Farms; Under My Skin For Life Foundation); Your HHRS News I have a friend who desperately needs help. I am hoping you will join me in giving to her and her three children in their time of need. The children are adopted, aged 9, 10, and 14, and have children […]