COVID-19 – The Wessex Wire

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Two companies, Pfizer and Moderna, announce significant COVID-19 vaccine advances.

Pair of COVID-19 vaccines in trials prove extremely promising

By Alessia Contuzzi, News Section Editor
November 20, 2020

[VIDEO] Inside Rona: West Essex students speak on personal experience

By Mimi Ali, Multimedia & Social Media Editor
October 12, 2020

Multiple confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 announced in the first week of hybrid instruction led the West Essex school district to cancel in-person classes and resume online distance learning the week of Oct. 12.

West Essex halts hybrid schedule due to multiple COVID-19 cases

By Ava DiGiacomo, News Editor
October 12, 2020

President Trump announced early Saturday morning via Tweet that he and his wife, Melania, tested positive for COVID-19.

President Trump tests positive for COVID-19

By Tali Offir, Opinion Editor
October 7, 2020

Rally the Knights: A list of West Essex family businesses you can support

Rally the Knights: A list of West Essex family businesses you can support

By THE WESSEX WIRE STAFF
June 16, 2020

The West Essex field hockey team organized WEFE Cares, which raised $5,500 to send meals and support to local hospitals and staff responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Field hockey team raises $5,500 to feed medical staff

By Ciara Morrissey, Sports Editor
April 23, 2020

Seniors continue to do school work while worried about fate of events such as their graduation.

Seniors grapple with unanswered questions and loss of milestones

By Gabrielle Kesh, Managing Editor
April 23, 2020

During quarantine measures in the United States as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, some college students opted to stick to their spring break vacation plans.

OPINION: College students demonstrate spring break stupidity

By Chase Morrone, Opinion Editor
April 23, 2020

Although these times can be an emotional roller coaster for many, it's important for society to use this unprecedented amount of time off to learn and/or improve skills that can help in the future.

OPINION: Use coronabreak’s time wisely

By Chris Rysz, Opinion Editor
April 22, 2020

In the face of the coronavirus outbreak, New Jersey hospitals are facing unprecedented challenges in terms of volume of patients.

Q&A: Hackensack doctor describes her coronavirus experience

By Nikki Schachtel, Features Editor
April 21, 2020

WE teachers balance virtual learning and real life

By Chris Hermosilla, Adviser
April 17, 2020

Gov. Phil Murphy announced on April 16 that the statewide closure of schools will now extend to at least May 15.

Governor extends N.J. school closures to May 15

April 17, 2020

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