Trump backs away from possible quarantine order for New York and New Jersey

President Donald Trump  backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.

Trump considering quarantine for NY, NJ, CT
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President Trump has said that he is considering a quarantine for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, a declaration that has led to confusion and opposition from local lawmakers.

Coronavirus cases in NJ top 11,000; over 100 deaths

The death toll in New Jersey from COVID-19 rose to 140 by Saturday afternoon, Gov. Phil Murphy said at a press conference. The number of cases jumped to 11,124, up from nearly 9,000 on Friday. 

Newark mandates shelter-in-place order as coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in NJ
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Mayor Ras Baraka mandated a strict shelter-in-place order in Newark on Thursday as the total number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose to nearly 6,900, with 81 deaths. Newark, the state's largest city, accounts for more than half of the cases.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, man's note to hospital staff who saved wife goes viral

While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.

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.