The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) announced new start dates for the Winter sport season.
Tag: Face Masks
NJDOH Offers Guidance for Holiday Visitation at Long-term Care Facilities
Even as the state’s health commissioner is warning against large family gatherings, New Jersey’s Department of Health provided guidelines to long-term care facilities on visitation policies for the holidays.
New Gathering Restrictions In Place as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise at a Rapid Pace in New Jersey
Starting Oct. 17, the state will restrict indoor gathering a maximum of 10 people. For outdoor gatherings, the capacity limit is being reset at 150 as of Oct. 23.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 13, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy had a strong message for New Jersey residents complaining about following the mask protocols in the state: “You know what’s more uncomfortable and annoying? When you die.”
Gov. Phil Murphy: Dying More Uncomfortable Than Wearing A Mask
The statement came at a press briefing Nov. 12 as the second wave of COVID-19 continues to force new restrictions Murphy characterized as “surgical” in the Garden State.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 12, 2020
State Sen. Kristin Corrado and Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips introduced legislation to exempt masks from New Jersey’s sales tax.
North Jersey GOP Lawmakers Want to End Mask Tax During COVID Crisis
Meanwhile, the number of new coronavirus cases was over 3,000 for the second day in a row.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 10, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on dining and youth sports in New Jersey
New COVID Restrictions in New Jersey: Bar Areas Closed, Indoor Dining Ends at 10, No Tournaments
“We’re taking steps today to mitigate the current increasing rate of spread,” said Murphy at a press briefing Nov. 9. “The last thing I want to do is shut our economy back down. Thankfully, we’re not at that point.”
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 6, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy revealed restrictions New Jerseyans faced earlier this year will be returning in the coming days.
Second Surge of COVID-19 Expected to Peak Early 2021
New Jersey’s health commissioner estimates the peak of the second wave will hit New Jersey during the first three months of 2021.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 2, 2020
State officials plan to use “hotspot” teams used successfully in Lakewood in October to combat the second wave of the coronavirus in New Jersey.
COVID-19 Hot Spot Teams Being Deployed Throughout New Jersey
State officials plan to use “hotspot” teams used successfully in Lakewood in October to combat the second wave of the coronavirus in New Jersey.
New Jersey Issues Coronavirus Safety Workplace Mandates, Effective Nov. 5
The executive order will require both private and public sector employers to follow health and safety protocols that will serve to protect their in-person workforces.