21K Plus Deaths: A Year Since NJ's First COVID Loss: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Harbinger Of 21K Plus Deaths: A Year Since NJ's First COVID Loss

Wednesday marks the calendar anniversary of the first COVID-19 death in the Garden State. The start of many more losses to come.>>>Read more.

First South African COVID Variant Identified In New Jersey

The South African coronavirus variant was one of six newly identified variants identified in New Jersey on Wednesday, officials said.

Additional Indoor Visits Allowed At NJ Long-Term Care Facilities

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday compassionate care and essential caregivers can visit indoors at long-term care facilities.

NJ Man Charged In Capitol Insurrection

Roberto Minuto was photographed serving as a bodyguard to Roger Stone the morning of the riot.

Man Wanted In NJ Murder, New Mexico Deaths Arrested: Prosecutor

Sean Lannon had been wanted in connection with a murder in East Greenwich and in four deaths in New Mexico. He was arrested on Wednesday.

Hoboken Mom Says: Please Listen To COVID-19 'Long-Haulers'

After battling symptoms for months, a NJ mom wrote about her family's experience to raise awareness of long-term coronavirus sufferers.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Queen Latifah Gets COVID Vaccine, Films 'The Equalizer' In Newark
• Eric LeGrand To Open Coffee Shop By Woodbridge Train Station
• Ban On Marijuana Businesses Under Consideration In Wayne

Across America

• '80s-Themed 'Vax-A-Thon' Inoculates 7,000: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
• Disabled Woman Faces Eviction In Malvern, Monday Protest Planned
• Adults Have Kids Burn Masks Outside Idaho Statehouse, Video Shows

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.