ICYMI: HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA CASE CONFIRMED AND CONTAINED IN ESSEX COUNTY LIVE BIRD MARKET

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s (NJDA) Division of Animal Health have confirmed a new Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) poultry case in an Essex County live bird market. The disease response is being coordinated between State and Federal partners.

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NJ Health Department Alerts Residents and Travelers of New Potential Exposures from a Non-NJ Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents and travelers about potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-NJ resident who visited NJ while infectious. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to stay up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

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ICYMI: As Summer Approaches, New Jersey Departments of Health and Labor Remind Employers of Young Workers’ Rights

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) are reminding summer camp operators, employers, and managers across New Jersey of their legal obligations when hiring workers, including young camp counselors. With summer recruitment currently in full swing, NJDOL and NJDOH have issued a bulletin to put camps across the state on notice that young workers are entitled under state law to fair pay, meal breaks, and earned sick time. In addition, NJDOL is proactively providing free educational resources to businesses that hire minors to help support compliance with the law.

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New Jersey Department of Health Proposes New Rules and an Amendment to Implement Explicit and Implicit Bias Training Standards Applicable to Hospitals and Birthing Centers

The New Jersey Department of Health is proposing new rules at N.J.A.C. 8:43A, the Manual of Standards for Licensing of Ambulatory Care Facilities and 8:43G, the Hospital Licensing Standards, and an amendment at N.J.A.C. 8:43E, the General Licensure Procedures and Standards Applicable to All Licensed Facilities, to require hospitals and birthing centers to implement an explicit and implicit bias training program for health care professionals and supportive services staff members who provide perinatal treatment and care to pregnant persons at these facilities.

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