More than 400 school opening plans to address COVID-19 in New Jersey have been sent back to school districts in order to be revised.
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NJ Reports Youngest Fatality Of COVID-19 Positive Patient
New Jersey has reported its youngest fatality to date of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. According to State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli, officials “don’t know the primary cause of death at this time” for the 7-month-old baby and will continue looking into it.
All-Remote Learning Available After Parent Feedback
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) said the option of families choosing all-remote learning was a result of parents wanting that choice.
Gov. Phil Murphy Renews Attack on Sen. Mitch McConnell
Gov. Phil Murphy, for the second time in as many days, attacked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan not to offer additional aid to states battling the COVID-19 crisis.
New Jersey Issues New Guidelines for Disabled Residents at Long-Term Care Facilities
The New Jersey Department of Health released a directive allowing visits by appointment for pediatric, developmentally disabled and intellectually disabled residents of long-term care facilities.
Capacity Limits Lifted on New Jersey Buses, Trains
As of 8 p.m. July 15, the 50% capacity limits on NJ Transit (NJT) and private-carrier buses, trains, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles is lifted
Health Commissioner Persichilli to Young Adults: You Are Not Immune to COVID-19
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said as COVID-19 infections rise rapidly across the U.S., she wanted to “especially emphasize to our young people that they are not invincible or immune to COVID-19.”
New Jersey Senate, Gov. Murphy Reach Borrowing Agreement
Senate President Steve Sweeney and Gov. Phil Murphy announced a deal on July 10 allowing the state to borrow up to nearly $10 billion in order to help fix a budget deficit created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Face Mask Outdoors Now The Rule in New Jersey
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.
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.
Flag to Return to Full Staff in New Jersey for July 4th Weekend
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed three executive orders, including the return of the flag to full staff in time for the July 4th holiday.
Big Opening Day in New Jersey Comes With Pleas to Remain Vigilant
The day before the state took its biggest step in reopening New Jersey, officials drove home the message for residents to keep up measures used in combating the coronavirus.
New Jersey Increases Quarantine States to 16
Individuals traveling to the state from 16 states with significant community spread of COVID-19 are being advised to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state.