Coronavirus claims 2 more in New Jersey, total deaths now 5

The coronavirus outbreak has claimed two more lives in New Jersey, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to five, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday.

NJ enters 1st day of statewide school closures

Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.

NJ malls, amusement parks close; Hoboken hunkers down

New Jersey health authorities announced the opening of several testing facilities, including a drive-thru site at Hudson Regional Hospital on Meadowlands Parkway in Secaucus.

Hoboken self-isolation in effect; non-essential businesses closed
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Hoboken Mayor Ravinder Bhalla says along with required self-isolation, all non-essential businesses must close at 9 am on March 18 with the exemption of grocery stores, pharmacies, and medical offices.

Latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic for March 17, 2020

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WHO says 2 staffers have coronavirus, healthcare workers in US begin to test positive

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.

Latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic for March 16, 2020

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Bars, restaurants and other businesses ordered closed in NY, NJ, CT

Restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, and casinos will be forced to close starting at 8 p.m. Monday across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

All schools and colleges ordered closed in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the closure of all schools and colleges starting Wednesday in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak.

Man shot while walking across Rutgers campus

A man was shot and wounded on the Rutgers University campus in New Brunswick.

Amber Alert canceled for trio of NJ children

An Amber Alert has been issued for a trio of missing children in New Jersey.

New Jersey to order all schools to close

All public and private schools will be ordered to close down to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday. Details are scheduled to be announced Monday once a plan is reached with the state Department of Education.

Entire New Jersey town told to self-quarantine

The mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey is asking all residents to self-quarantine after a new cluster of coronavirus cases was discovered.

NJ city starts curfew, orders bars and restaurants to close

The city of Hoboken is ordering all bars to temporarily close and restaurants can only offer takeout and delivery.

NJ announces 2nd death, 19 new coronavirus cases

Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday night announced New Jersey's second death from the coronavirus, a female in her 50s who was being treated at CentraState Medical Center in Monmouth County.

NJ asks for REAL ID deadline extension due to coronavirus outbreak

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says his administration is asking the federal government to delay the deadline for the rollout of the "REAL ID" state driver's license program due to the coronavirus.