REAL ID enforcement deadline pushed back to 2021

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is delaying the deadline for REAL ID enforcement to October 1, 2021, due to the crisis caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.

Latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic for March 25, 2020

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Coronavirus cases in NJ surge to over 4,000; deaths reach 62

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 736 new coronavirus cases in the state and 18 more deaths, bringing the totals to 4,402 cases and 62 deaths.

NJ closes daycares except for children of essential workers, evacuates nursing home
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Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey day care providers have until Friday to certify they can and will serve only the children of workers deemed essential during the COVID-19 emergency or face closure.

Coronavirus pandemic forcing businesses to make difficult decisions in NJ
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses in New Jersey to make some difficult decisions and try to figure out ways to keep their staff financially afloat.

NJ businesses facing difficult decisions amidst coronavirus crisis
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Businesses in New Jersey are facing difficult decisions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Some are turning to crowdfunding to try and keep their employees afloat financially.

Chef Floyd Cardoz dies of coronavirus complications

Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.

Protective barriers being installed at supermarket registers

Transparent barriers, a.k.a. sneeze guards, are going up in checkout lanes of several major supermarket chains.

Man faces terror charges after coughing on grocery store worker

A New Jersey man the governor described as a "knucklehead" faces multiple charges after he allegedly coughed on a grocery store worker and then claimed to have coronavirus.

Portal lists companies hiring in NJ right now amid the coronavirus crisis

Thousands of people have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic. But many companies that remain open need help and are hiring.

NJ has 2nd-biggest coronavirus caseload in US

New Jersey has become No. 2 in the nation for positive COVID-19 results. The governor said the state's number of positive cases climbed overnight by more than 800 and stands at nearly 3,700.

Florida governor orders travelers from New York to be screened at airports

Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to follow the lead of other states that have issued broad shutdowns to control the spread of the novel coronavirus.

New Jersey orders county inmates released due to coronavirus

New Jersey's Supreme Court has ordered that some county jail inmates be released in an effort to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.

Gov. Murphy vows action to enforce NJ stay-at-home order

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy expressed anger Sunday at reports of people in New Jersey ignoring his stay-at-home order and warned “We're going to take action."

New Jersey drive-thru testing center reaches capacity shortly after opening

Authorities say a drive-thru coronavirus testing center in New Jersey once again reached capacity Sunday morning shortly after opening, but the site will reopen Monday — and a second drive-thru center is also expected to open that day in another county.

Gov. Murphy orders all nonessential businesses to close, issues ‘stay-at-home’ order in NJ

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the discovery of 442 new positive coronavirus test results at a press conference on Saturday, bringing the state’s total to 1,327. He also announced an additional 5 deaths from coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 16.