Sunday Feb 14 News Updates Lakewood

 -Weather: Generally cloudy. High 38F.

-26 new covid cases in Lakewood +2 deaths totals 11585/271. Toms River 8000/272

- Mega sales on Purim shalach manos items at Lakewood supermarkets today.

 -Rite Aid in Lakewood E kennedy blvd, Jackson New prospect, have covid vaccine can register with NJ state HERE but doses are limited starting at 100 per store per week

-Analysis of 1.2 million Israelis, half vaccinated by Pfizer, reveals a 94%  efficacy in preventing symptomatic disease. 92% drop in severe disease. Analysis done by Clalit Health

-Costume closeouts open In Howell near Target on rt 9 at former Barnes and Noble location.

-Pesach Travel advisory at this time there is no certainty that student visa holders will be permitted to return to Israel immediately after Pesach. Furthermore,  there is a possibility that vaccinated/recovered patients will have priority in returning to Israel. This would require vaccination and recovery documented in Israel. However, they point out that there is no confirmation of this. (Matzav)

- Weather advisory issued untill 10:00 am Freezing Drizzle. could see ice accumulations of a light glaze.Treacherous travel conditions will continue due to icy roadways. Sidewalks and other untreated surfaces will also be slippery through at least mid morning.

- Some Bus transportation canceled for Sunday morning route by most companies, schools are open parents expected to drive

-To quickly remove ice from car windshield fill up a spray bottle with water and two parts rubbing alcohol or 3 parts Vinegar with a drop of soap turn on defogger and spray the solution let it sit for 30 seconds and it will start melting immediately. Let it sit for a minute, then use your scraper to wipe off the ice. Another tip it should first be chopped and broken apart before scraping so it comes off in blocks.

-Levaya and kinus of Sefer Torah that got burned laat week R"L at yeshiva Chayei Olam will take place today 2:30 pm at the chapel on 7th street with social distancing and masking.

-Bde: Petira of Mrs. Raizel Hoffman a"h 74, The levaya will be Sunday morning at 10:00 am at the Lakewood Chapel 613 Ramsey off 7th street. Kevura in Beth Moses cematery west Babolon, NY..Zoom link for Levaya HERE pw 410721