Hundreds of residents lined up to get their Covid-19 vaccines at International High School. They were told vaccines had run out on Thursday afternoon.
Paterson had 600 more deaths than normal in 2020, data shows
On average approximately 865 people die in Paterson every year. In 2020, Paterson saw 1,484 deaths from all causes, 71 percent higher than in a typical year, according to mortality data reported to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Paterson Covid-19 deaths increase from 443 to 497, new data shows
The number of people who died of Covid-19 in Paterson increased from 443 to 497, according to municipal government data released on Monday.
CVS begins vaccinating Paterson seniors against Covid-19
CVS Pharmacy began vaccinating senior citizens at Paterson Housing Authority sites on Monday morning.
St. Joseph’s Health opens Covid-19 vaccination site at Paterson school
St. Joseph’s Health launched a community vaccination site at the Hani Awadallah School on Wednesday morning.
Paterson makes changes to reduce long lines at Covid-19 vaccination site
Mayor Andre Sayegh outlined a series of changes to the Covid-19 vaccination program in Paterson on Friday to reduce the long lines that have been forming outside of International High School as people from all over New Jersey rush to get vaccinated.
Paterson Covid-19 testing, vaccination sites closed due to snowstorm
The city’s Covid-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed on Monday and Tuesday because of the snowstorm.