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Gov. Phil Murphy reported good news Wednesday: New Jersey passed the 90% mark for those eligible having at least one vaccination shot. New Jersey passed the 50% mark for those eligible getting a booster. And hospitalizations are at 2,170, nearly two-thirds below the Omicron peak on Jan. 11. (ROI-NJ)

With new COVID-19 cases down eightfold statewide since early January, officials said New Jersey is moving into a phase in which people will coexist with the virus. But with outbreaks still on the rise in some settings, they also said it’s too soon to relax the state's public health precautions, like the mask mandate in schools. (NJ Spotlight News)

Hiring from outside the country. Early dismissals. Bringing back retired staff. Teacher shortages have left many school districts scrambling to fill vacant positions and keep their doors open. (NJ Spotlight News)

Parents who thought their children under 5 would have to wait several more months for COVID-19 vaccinations just might get them as early as March. Here’s what needs to happen first, and some things to expect if they do become available in the U.S. (The Associated Press)

New Jersey is in the middle of the pack in sales tax rate at 6.625% (6.60% when combining Urban Enterprise Zones) – 30th in the nation, according to an analysis by the Tax Foundation. Some New Jersey municipalities are in Urban Enterprise Zones where qualifying sellers may collect and remit at half the 6.625% statewide sales tax rate. See the Tax Foundation report here. (Tax Foundation)

Starfish Global's Chief Technology Officer Oscar Moreno will talk about setting up your website and positioning your internet presence to sell more goods and reach more customers. Click here for more information and complimentary registration. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)

It will be an enlightening and honest conversation about what we can do to increase supplier diversity in the Garden State. Click here for more info and complimentary registration. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)

What problems continue to hold back New Jersey’s economy and what key actions are needed to ignite a full-throttle economic recovery? Answers to this and other issues critical to the business community will be addressed at the N.J. Chamber’s “ReNew Jersey Business Summit" April 13 & 14 at the Borgata in Atlantic City. Discussions will focus on solutions. No finger pointing. No playing the blame game. The solutions will be presented to the state’s legislative leaders on the Summit’s second day. Join us and be part of the interactive discussion. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)

Just punch in your area code. You can even search for a specific vaccine. (vaccines.gov)

Guidance, Restrictions, and Assistance for Businesses (State of N.J.)

State & Federal Financial Assistance (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

Reopening Playbook for Employers (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

Vaccine Guide for Businesses (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

COVID-19 Vaccination Site Schedule in Communities (State of N.J.)

Discount PPE for N.J. Businesses (State of N.J.)

Jobs and Hiring Portal Job Seekers | Employers (State of N.J.)

General Pandemic Information (State of N.J.)

Guide to Starting a Business in N.J. (New Jersey Business Action Center)

(Source: N.J. Health Department)

Total Confirmed Deaths Reported: 28,744

Total Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reported: 1,832,198

Fully Vaccinated People in N.J.: 6,633,464

Data: Hospitalizations and Discharges | Vaccinations

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