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Study: Alzheimer's patients face higher risk of COVID-19
Clip: 2/12/2021 | 3m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
The study shows people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19 as their peers.
A new study shows people with dementia run higher risks of catching and dying from COVID-19, particularly people of color. Dementia patients often won't follow preventive measures, like wearing a mask, and once hospitalized their prognosis is poorer.
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Study: Alzheimer's patients face higher risk of COVID-19
Clip: 2/12/2021 | 3m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
A new study shows people with dementia run higher risks of catching and dying from COVID-19, particularly people of color. Dementia patients often won't follow preventive measures, like wearing a mask, and once hospitalized their prognosis is poorer.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to help small businesses in NJ
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Clip: 2/12/2021 | 2m 57s | Some state senators are fighting to give NJ’s small businesses a big infusion of cash. (2m 57s)
CDC outlines key strategies for safe reopening of schools
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Clip: 2/12/2021 | 4m 48s | The CDC says that infections will happen and districts need to be prepared. (4m 48s)
COVID-19 complicates homeless shelters as temperatures drop
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Clip: 2/12/2021 | 3m 36s | The biggest challenge to shelter anyone during a Code Blue is getting them off the street. (3m 36s)
COVID-19 vaccine sign-ups made easier thanks to one NJ mom
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Clip: 2/12/2021 | 3m 19s | Stay-at-home mom makes COVID-19 vaccination sign-up easier for seniors in need. (3m 19s)
Murphy administration gears up for reelection campaign
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Clip: 2/12/2021 | 5m 38s | Phil Murphy is gearing up for reelection in 2021. What are the potential pitfalls? (5m 38s)
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