The bipartisan legislation is necessary to protect frontline workers, according to Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-26).
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North Jersey News Roundup for March 11, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy raised indoor capacities to 50%, including for indoor dining, gyms and personal care businesses.
Gov. Phil Murphy Sees “Light of a New Day” on Anniversary of First Coronavirus Case in New Jersey
For March 4, the state reported 2,605 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 42 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 802,669 and 23,491.
Seven Counties Now Allowed to Have Long-term Care Facilities Visistations in New Jersey
For Feb. 26, the state reported 3,149 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 46 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 782,833 and 23,192.
Gov. Murphy Has “Complete Faith” Biden Administration Will Fix COVID-19 Supply Issue
On Jan. 22, the state reported 3,694 new COVID-19 cases and 118 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 650,389 and 20,875.
Coronavirus Case Surge Expected to Continue Until Mid-February: NJDOH Commissioner
On Jan. 14, the state reported 5,967 new COVID-19 cases and 94 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 609,721 and 20,253.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 23, 2020
State officials attempted to clarify issues surrounding the arrival and plans for the COVID-19 vaccine.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 21, 2020
Congressional leaders clinched a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus deal.
LTC Facilities, Nursing Homes In New Jersey Now Required To Have PPE Stockpiles
As of Dec. 18, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 423,226 with 3,975 total new cases and 44 new deaths, bringing the overall total to 18,124
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.
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.
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. 9, 2020
More than 5,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in New Jersey over the weekend.
Full Assembly Approves Bill to Better Prepare New Jersey with PPE
The full New Jersey assembly passed a bill designed to assess and approve personal protective equipment (PPE) and bolster two stockpiles of the life-saving medical equipment.