AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrinking Water: NJIT researchers found ultra-short-chain PFAS in more than 91% of tap-water samples across all 21 counties and nearly 80% of bottled drinks tested, including higher levels in some sports and electrolyte drinks. Flu Season: Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Health Commissioner Raynard Washington urged residents to get seasonal vaccines after receiving their flu shots; flu activity remains low but is higher than this time last year. Medication Recall: The FDA recall covers 112,932 bottles of Amazon-brand extra-strength acetaminophen made by New Jersey-based Aurobindo Pharma after reports of discolored tablets. Check the FDA notice for affected lot numbers. Health Coverage: New Jersey awarded more than $5 million to 33 community groups to help residents enroll in coverage through Get Covered New Jersey. Open enrollment runs Nov. 1 through Jan. 31. Rural Mental Health: A new partnership will offer free virtual support to youth and residents who are uninsured or underinsured in rural communities, where about half of the state’s mental health needs go unmet. Lead Pipes: Hopatcong received $1 million in federal funding for the first phase of lead service-line replacements.
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