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Should NJ expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility?
Clip: 3/24/2021 | 3m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite the uptick in vaccinations, NJ still leads the nation in the spread of the virus.
This week New York opened up vaccine eligibility to everyone age 50 and over. The threshold in NJ remains firm at age 65, with a focus on essential workers and those with underlying conditions. Is it the most effective method? Dr. Judith Lightfoot, the chief of infectious disease at Rowan University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine, says it was but now it’s time for NJ to open up.
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NJ Spotlight News
Should NJ expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility?
Clip: 3/24/2021 | 3m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
This week New York opened up vaccine eligibility to everyone age 50 and over. The threshold in NJ remains firm at age 65, with a focus on essential workers and those with underlying conditions. Is it the most effective method? Dr. Judith Lightfoot, the chief of infectious disease at Rowan University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine, says it was but now it’s time for NJ to open up.
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