NJ schools to remain closed for remainder of academic year
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
So far, so good as NJ reopens beaches, golf courses
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
NJ set to open parks and golf courses
This weekend is bringing some gorgeous weather, and with it, the opportunity for people in New Jersey to visit newly-opened parks and golf courses. But Governor Phil Murphy is warning residents that they must abide by social distancing guidelines, or the parks may be closed again.
This weekend is bringing some gorgeous weather, and with it, the opportunity for people in New Jersey to visit newly-opened parks and golf courses. But Governor Phil Murphy is warning residents that they must abide by social distancing guidelines, or the parks may be closed again.
New Jersey reopening progress report
Here is the latest information on the progress of the reopening of New Jersey's economy and society.
Here is the latest information on the progress of the reopening of New Jersey's economy and society.
Murphy tells Trump NJ will need billions
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday during a friendly Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump that the state could need $20 billion to $30 billion in assistance to deal with COVID-19 fallout.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday during a friendly Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump that the state could need $20 billion to $30 billion in assistance to deal with COVID-19 fallout.
NJ surges past NY in daily coronavirus deaths
While New York has been the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, New Jersey is now starting to report more daily deaths than New York.
While New York has been the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, New Jersey is now starting to report more daily deaths than New York.
New Jersey parks, golf courses can reopen Saturday, Murphy says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to reopen state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. The governor said that social distancing rules will remain in effect.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to reopen state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. The governor said that social distancing rules will remain in effect.
NJ reports more coronavirus deaths than NY on Tuesday
For the first time since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the tri-state area, New Jersey has reported more deaths for a day than New York.
For the first time since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the tri-state area, New Jersey has reported more deaths for a day than New York.
NJ stay at home order continued indefinitely
There is no end in sight for the stay-at-home order in New Jersey due to the coronavirus outbreak that is blamed for the deaths of more than 6,000 people in the state.
There is no end in sight for the stay-at-home order in New Jersey due to the coronavirus outbreak that is blamed for the deaths of more than 6,000 people in the state.
Good, bad news in latest COVID-19 data, NJ governor reports
Good news and bad news for the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey, according to Governor Phil Murphy. While the number of people hospitalized was down, the number of positive cases continued to climb.
Good news and bad news for the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey, according to Governor Phil Murphy. While the number of people hospitalized was down, the number of positive cases continued to climb.
Gov. Murphy: Much of $1.8B in federal virus relief 'unusable'
Much of the $1.8 billion earmarked for New Jersey under recent federal COVID-19 relief legislation is likely “unusable” and could have to be returned to the U.S. Treasury, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.
Much of the $1.8 billion earmarked for New Jersey under recent federal COVID-19 relief legislation is likely “unusable” and could have to be returned to the U.S. Treasury, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.
Murphy: COVID-19 outbreak is stabilizing in New Jersey
Social distancing is helping contain the virus, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
Social distancing is helping contain the virus, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
Gov. Murphy reports 4,070 deaths, but signs of progress
The state of New Jersey says more than 4,000 people in the state have died during the coronavirus outbreak, but the governor is reporting signs of progress. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday another 231 deaths among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 4,070. Another 3,026 cases were announced, bringing the statewide total to 81,420, he said.
The state of New Jersey says more than 4,000 people in the state have died during the coronavirus outbreak, but the governor is reporting signs of progress. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday another 231 deaths among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 4,070. Another 3,026 cases were announced, bringing the statewide total to 81,420, he said.
NJ boy commended for asking for food donations instead of birthday gifts
Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.
Gov. Murphy: Death toll is rising but social distancing is working
The number of positive tests for the virus and deaths in New Jersey continue to climb daily but the governor said some signs point to social distancing working.
The number of positive tests for the virus and deaths in New Jersey continue to climb daily but the governor said some signs point to social distancing working.
NJ schools closed until at least May 15
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey's schools will be closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak at least until May 15.
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey's schools will be closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak at least until May 15.
Murphy: Decision on NJ schools likely on Thursday
New Jersey's more than 600 school districts are currently closed, with educators teaching remotely, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
New Jersey's more than 600 school districts are currently closed, with educators teaching remotely, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
New Jersey reports its biggest jump in coronavirus deaths
More than 2,800 New Jersey residents have died of COVID-related causes, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. The state seems to be entering a peak, officials have said.
More than 2,800 New Jersey residents have died of COVID-related causes, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. The state seems to be entering a peak, officials have said.
Murphy warns that restarting NJ too quickly could backfire
New Jersey’s governor said Sunday there are models that suggest the state’s coronavirus crisis is reaching its peak, but others indicate the worst impact may still be weeks away.
New Jersey’s governor said Sunday there are models that suggest the state’s coronavirus crisis is reaching its peak, but others indicate the worst impact may still be weeks away.
Murphy orders NJ Transit to reduce capacity by 50%; requires face masks when walking into restaurants, bars
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has signed an executive order directing NJ Transit and all private carriers to cut the capacity for riders on all trains, buses light rail vehicles and paratransit vehicles to 50 percent.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has signed an executive order directing NJ Transit and all private carriers to cut the capacity for riders on all trains, buses light rail vehicles and paratransit vehicles to 50 percent.