The extension comes as the state recorded 5,370 new cases and 68 deaths related to COVID-19 on Dec. 10.
Tag: Infections
New Jersey Officials Present COVID-19 Modeling; Peaks Expected to Hit in the New Year
State officials offered two coronavirus modeling forecasts for New Jersey that in an improbable worst case scenario would result in four metrics higher than those seen last Spring.
State Officials Say Nearly 75% of New Jerseyans Not Answering the Contact Tracing Call
The governor believes there are two blocks of people that need to be convinced to turn around the numbers—those making a political stance and those who believe information will be shared to law enforcement authorities.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 8, 2020
Britain’s National Health Service delivered its first shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Exemptions for Support Groups Sought by State Sen. Corrado, Bucco Approved
The state reported 3,573 new coronavirus cases and 17 new deaths on Dec. 7.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 7, 2020
The mortality rate of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in New Jersey declined over the Summer, according to a new study from the New Jersey Hospital Association.
New Jersey Hospital Association: COVID-19 Mortality Rate Declining from Earliest Days
The report comes out as the New Jersey had 11,413 total new cases reported and 69 new deaths over the weekend.
“Rep. Matt Putz:” Gov. Phil Murphy Calls Out Florida Congressman for Breaking COVID-19 Protocols
Gov. Phil Murphy proudly resorted to name calling a Florida congressman after he participated in a New York political event held in Jersey City.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 4, 2020
A feared spike in coronavirus cases from Thanksgiving in New Jersey may be happening sooner than state health officials anticipated.
New Jersey Reports Record-high New COVID-19 Positive Tests Ahead of Anticipated Post-Holiday Spike
A feared spike in coronavirus cases from Thanksgiving may be happening sooner than health officials anticipated as the state recorded 4,913 COVID-19 positive tests.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 3, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is at the forefront of an attempt to forge a coronavirus stimulus deal in Washington.
Oakland Restaurant Singled Out by Gov. Phil Murphy for Allowing Knucklehead Behavior
“I look at that Portobello restaurant and my jaw drops as oblivious everybody is not doing the right thing,” said Murphy.
No Sitting on Santa’s Lap This Year: Health Department Issues Winter Holiday Guidance
Additionally, the state reported 4,661 news cases and 90 confirmed deaths on Dec. 1.
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.