Gov. Phil Murphy announced more surgical restrictions to sports, outdoor gathering and long-term care facilities.
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More Restrictions for Youth Sports, Outdoor Gatherings in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy announced more surgical restrictions to sports, outdoor gathering and long-term care facilities in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 30, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said a statewide shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus is still “on the table” but believes it can be avoided.
Sen. Cory Booker Calls for $260 Billion in Federal Funding for Education Systems
Additionally, over 7,500 new infections and 37 new deaths were reported in New Jersey over the weekend.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 25, 2020
A Hopatcong woman was arrested at her home Nov. 25 on charges she sent money to a Syrian foreign terrorist organization.
Murphy, NJDOH Officials Plead for COVID-19 Protocols to be Followed During Holidays
“This is a really, really big week. It’s almost an inflection point,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “We’ve just got to find a way, folks, to both respect (the holidays) but do it responsibly.”
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 25, 2020
State officials expressed hope the coronavirus vaccines will arrive in New Jersey in the next month
COVID-19 Vaccine Expected to Be Available in New Jersey by Mid-December
“The early news of the effectiveness of these vaccines means that there may be light at the end of the tunnel,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 24, 2020
The General Services Administration, formally designated President-elect Joe Biden as the apparent winner of the Presidential election.
Republicans in Trenton Seek Special Session for Job Protections Before Thanksgiving
New Jersey’s Republican leadership called for a special legislative session that would be focused on protecting the state’s industries in the face of a second wave of COVID-19.
Monmouth Poll: A Quarter of Americans Plan Virtual Thanksgiving
One in four Americans plans on having a virtual family dinner for Thanksgiving.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 23, 2020
Former Gov. Chris Christie said the election was over and President Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden.
With Capacity in Place, New Jersey Offering Pop Up COVID-19 Test Sites
But Gov. Phil Murphy continues his plea for residents to cooperate with contact tracers.
NJ CEOs Aim To Create 70K Jobs By 2030, Increase Local Spending To Aid Economic Recovery
A coalition of executives from some of New Jersey’s largest companies are moving ahead with an initiative to get the state back to work.