New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy at his press briefing on July 8 said masks are to be worn in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not practicable.
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State Officials Considering Mandating Face Masks in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed state officials are considering mandating face coverings in New Jersey. “We’re looking at outside masking as we speak,” said Murphy during his press briefing July 6.
Gov. Phil Murphy Concerned About Increasing COVID-19 Spread in New Jersey
State officials sounded the alarm about spread rates of COVID-19 beginning to grow again in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy revealed that the rate of transmission (Rt) was 1.03, compared with the 0.70 rate when the state began to reopen in June.
North Jersey News Roundup for July 6, 2020
Youth summer camps and summer school are allowed to resume July 6.
COVID-19 Hospital Visitation Protocols Reviewed By Department of Health
New Jersey Commissioner of Health Judith Persichilli recently clarified visitation rules for hospitals in the state in regards to the coronavirus.
OPINION: Despite Flaws, Vote-by-Mail Options Should Remain Going Forward
While supportive of going forward with vote-by-mail in New Jersey, changes are needed.