Pandemic

Recognize the name Ian Smith? He's the defiant South Jersey gym owner who refused to comply with state regulations during the pandemic.

In Ocean County, almost half of the nearly 619,000 residents have been vaccinated as of Thursday.

Lots of us got our older kids vaccinated for COVID before going back to school and there is some comfort in that. Now my concern is focused on my 11 year old little one. She is not eligible for the vaccine and it's time to go back to school for the first time in a year and a half. All we have are masks to protect our little ones against the variant and I just realized I have no idea what I'm doing.

One local psychologist offers advice on how to mentally deal with the pandemic and its changes.

File this one under, 'Things That Make You Go Hmm'. Dead Butt Syndrome is actually real.

Pandemic Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to the stress and challenges of the pandemic. Find out how you can fight this phenomenon.

Thank you, COVID. Another statistic New Jersey has to live down. We apparently did the third most drinking in America during 2020.

Target is thanking their employees for working during the pandemic with bonuses.

Shaking hands, sharing drinks - what other little things won't you be doing now that you're more aware of germs?

While Fulfill is largely known for food donations and serving meals to those in need, they offer a variety of other services that can help you and your neighbors get back on your feet again.

If you're trying to find a way to talk to your kids about the pandemic and explain how and why they should protect themselves and others, CNN and Sesame Street are here to help.

Here are 21 Videos from our Newsroom and Sports Desk on some of the ways the Covid-19 Pandemic has impacted life at the Jersey Shore.