Murphy detailed that if key predictive health metrics continued to rise at the rate over the first weekend in August as they did in the last week of July, stricter restrictions would be put back in place.
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North Jersey News Roundup for July 8, 2020
North Jersey congressional incumbents were victorious in the state’s primary elections held July 7.
North Jersey News Roundup for July 7, 2020
The rate at which COVID-19 spreads from one person to another in New Jersey rose above 1.0. The rise will delay any plans for state officials had for another wave of reopenings anytime soon.
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 2, 2020
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.
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 Gov. Phil Murphy Delays Indoor Dining Indefinitely
Gov. Phil Murphy pressed the pause button on indoor dining before it even started, citing health data from New Jersey as well as other states that he worried would cause a spike in coronavirus cases.
North Jersey News Roundup for June 29, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is placing the blame for the lack of a national plan allowing the coronavirus to spread and ensuing economic fallout on Donald Trump.
Gov. Phil Murphy Formalizes Indoor Dining, Other Activities Set to Open July 2
Gov. Phil Murphy laid out guidelines for indoor activities set to open their doors July 2 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Gives President Trump Failing Grade for Pandemic Leadership
Rep. Josh Gottheimer placed the blame for the lack of a national plan allowing the coronavirus to spread and ensuing economic fallout with the man at the top, Donald Trump.
North Jersey News Roundup for June 26, 2020
State officials classified nearly 2,000 deaths of New Jersey residents as “probable” from COVID-19.
State Sen. Steven Oroho: Governor’s Reopening Plan Is ‘Arbitrary, Inconsistent’
State Sen. Steven Oroho (R-25) believes it’s time to let all businesses reopen in New Jersey, saying that Gov. Phil Murphy’s multi-stage reopening plan is being rolled out in “an arbitrary and inconsistent fashion.”
North Jersey News Roundup for June 25, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy joined his fellow governors in New York and Connecticut in announcing travel restrictions for those entering the tri-state region
Travel Advisory Issued by Tri-State Governors; Reopening List Expands in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint incoming travel advisory June 24 that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 quarantine for a 14-day period.