New Jersey November 30, 2020 NJ Gov. Murphy announces suspension of indoor high school, youth sports; new limit on outdoor gatherings New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced the temporary statewide suspension of indoor high school and youth sports along with a new limit on outdoor gatherings under updated rules to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Jersey November 24, 2020 NJ Gov. Murphy speaks out after restaurant showdown over masks, coronavirus restrictions New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is speaking out after he and his family were confronted by a group of people while eating dinner at a restaurant in his state, a video shared on social media shows.
Coronavirus November 22, 2020 NJ governor's 'draconian' coronavirus order limiting holiday gatherings won't be enforced, police chief says Howell Township, New Jersey, Police Chief Andrew Kudrick Jr. told “Fox & Friends Weekend” that his department will not enforce Gov. Phil Murphy's "draconian" coronavirus guidelines for the holidays.
New Jersey November 16, 2020 NJ to impose new coronavirus restrictions on indoor, outdoor gatherings as case count surges Effective Tuesday, indoor gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 10 people. Starting Nov. 23, outdoor gatherings will be limited to 150 people.
New Jersey October 31, 2020 New Jersey's Gov. Murphy won't rule out another coronavirus lockdown as cases spike New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday that “all options are on the table,” including another lockdown, amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the state, according to reports.
Coronavirus October 28, 2020 Newark locks down again amid coronavirus surge with 8 p.m. curfew Newark implemented a new curfew at 8 PM ET this week, forcing all non-essential businesses to shut down early amid surging coronavirus cases in the city.
Opioid Crisis October 7, 2020 NJ governor who is aggressively pushing for the legalization of marijuana steps up efforts to battle opioid addiction New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy plans to make a virtual appearance on Thursday with an organization looking to end the prohibition of marijuana within the state, for those who are 21 or older.
New Jersey October 6, 2020 Phil Murphy slams Trump over New Jersey fundraiser, says event is under investigation New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy slammed President Trump for holding a high-dollar fundraiser in the state less than one day before he tested positive for COVID-19, accusing the president of needlessly exposing attendees to the virus.
Phil Murphy October 2, 2020 New Jersey governor urges Trump fundraiser attendees to get coronavirus test, 'take full precautions' New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy urged people who attended President Trump's fundraiser in the state to get tested for the coronavirus after Trump's positive diagnosis.
Anthony Fauci September 24, 2020 Fauci calls New Jersey coronavirus baseline ‘advantage’ in coming months While New Jersey was hit hard in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the state is now well-positioned for the colder months ahead given its low baseline of community spread, per comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
ELECTIONS September 3, 2020 New Jersey mail-in voting: What to know As the United States prepares to hold a presidential election in the midst of a deadly pandemic, many states have adjusted how they are holding their elections to minimize in-person contact at the polls, including New Jersey.