Murphy addresses rise in COVID-19 cases in NJ
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Governor Phil Murphy says the rise in coronavirus cases in New Jersey are setting off alarms.

Rise in COVID-19 cases in NJ draws concern
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While COVID-19 has been on the decline in New York, a recent increase in cases in New Jersey is drawing serious concern.

Lawmakers in NJ propose legislation to make remote learning the norm statewide

The debate over reopening schools is intensifying in New Jersey, as three state lawmakers are proposing to begin the new school year with remote-only learning.

Gym owners who defied closure order face charges

The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic were arrested Monday.

NJ says students don't have to go back to school if they don't want to

New Jersey officials have provided more details on the reopening of schools this fall, including that parents will be allowed to opt out their children from in-person learning without having to demonstrate a risk of illness or other special circumstance.

Yoga, Pilates reopens in New Jersey
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Yoga, Pilates and martial arts instructors in New Jersey are now allowed to hold small classes indoors as long as they do not exceed 25 percent capacity and guests must wear a mask during their workout.

Gov. Murphy says NJ won't fine travelers who don't provide contact information

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday shot down the prospect of fining travelers from COVID-19 hot spots if they don't provide contact information to health officials.

NJ reports another 49 COVID-related deaths; toll now 13,578

New Jersey is reporting another 49 deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state, pushing the number of deaths associated with the virus to 13,578.

Citing term’s racist roots, NJ to stop calling county leaders Freeholders

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced this week his support for a bill that would phase out the use of the word “Freeholder” to describe the politicians who lead New Jersey’s counties, citing the word’s racist past.

NJ to require masks outdoors when social distancing not possible

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy says he will sign an executive order requiring people in the state to wear a face mask outside when social distancing is not possible.

Coronavirus transmission rates up in New Jersey as clusters form

The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in New Jersey has exceeded 1.0 for the first time in a month and a half, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Monday.

Murphy: NJ seeing 'small spikes' in virus from travelers

The governor of New Jersey says the state is starting to see “small spikes” in COVID-19 infection from people returning from trips to places like South Carolina and Florida.

NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread

A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.

New Jersey halts indoor dining restart

Indoor dining in New Jersey has been postponed because of a lack of compliance over the use of face masks and social distancing, the governor said.