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

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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
The law would allow new drivers who passed their road tests to drive for 60 days while waiting to receive their probationary drivers’ license.
Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-25) accused the governor of “ruling by executive order, vetoing legislation that would help people.”
NJDOE would be required to compile and report on student progress and break the data up into ethic, racial and socioeconomic categories.
Gov. Phil Murphy said a statewide shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus is still “on the table” but believes it can be avoided.
Additionally, the state reported 4,100 total new cases Nov. 27 and 19 newly confirmed deaths, bringing that total to 15,113.
Meanwhile, the number of new coronavirus cases was over 3,000 for the second day in a row.
State officials rolled out New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination plan when one becomes available.
North-JerseyNews.com has endorsed Reps. Bill Pascrell, Donald Payne, Jr. and Albio Sires in their races to serve in the House of Representatives.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie acknowledge that he should have worn a mask while at the White House while in date preparation with President Donald Trump.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump, 53% to 39%, among registered voters in the new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.
New Jersey is making available a mobile app in their bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the region.
The bill proposes fining an individual up to $500 for entering or remaining in a New Jersey store without properly wearing a mask that covers both their nose and mouth if the store has signage indicating a mask requirement.
Three Assemblywomen will introduce legislation requiring school districts to provide remote instruction to start the 2020-2021 school year.