New Jersey reports 44,416 coronavirus cases; 1,232 deaths
Health officials say New Jersey now has at least 44,416 coronavirus cases, with 1,232 reported fatalities.
New Jersey coronavirus deaths top state’s 9/11 toll
“This pandemic is writing one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s history,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.
NJ residents ordered to forgo religious holidays in order to flatten the curve
Sobering words from New Jersey’s governor, Phil Murphy, as the death toll from coronavirus surpasses the number of people lost on September 11th.
NJ residents ordered to forgo religious holidays in order to flatten the curve
Alex George reports from Cherry Hill about N.J. residents skipping Passover
New Jersey reports 29,895 coronavirus cases; 646 deaths
New Jersey now has at least 29,895 coronavirus cases, with 646 reported deaths, according to state health officials.
Murphy reverses course, lets gun stores open during coronavirus pandemic
Gov. Phil Murphy reversed course Monday, saying that gun stores will be able to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Murphy calls ventilators New Jersey's biggest need to fight COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy said he made a request for more ventilators during a call with federal officials Saturday night.
Murphy warns against 'corona parties' after 47-person gathering busted: 'This is not a game'
"NO CORONA PARTIES," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "They’re illegal, dangerous, and stupid."
New Jersey reports 8,825 coronavirus cases; 108 deaths
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday announced nearly 2,000 more cases of coronavirus in the state and 27 COVID-19 related deaths. The statewide total now sits at 8,825 with 108 reported deaths.
NJ day cares closed except for children of essential workers
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.
Hotline to report NJ business defying orders to close overwhelmed with calls
Murphy said that instead of the number, the state has set up a website form for workers to report any potential violations of the order.
Murphy issues stay-at-home order for New Jersey, bans gatherings
Gov. Phil Murphy has ordered New Jersey residents to stay home and nonessential retail businesses to close.
New Jersey freezes nearly $1B in state spending due to COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy is putting nearly $1 billion in reserve to prepare for a hit to the economy from COVID-19.
Murphy vows action to enforce New Jersey stay-at-home order
Saying he wanted “no gatherings of any kind,” Murphy acknowledged the difficulty of enforcing such an order in every part of the state but said he wanted people to “stay home, period.”
New Jersey COVID-19 cases swell to 1,914, including 21 deaths
The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey has risen to at least 1,914, with 20 fatalities reported.
Drive-thru testing center in New Jersey at capacity; 2nd to open
A drive-thru coronavirus testing center in New Jersey has again reached capacity, but the site will reopen Monday — and a second drive-thru center is expected to open that day in another county.
4 New Jersey family members succumb to coronavirus, governor says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy joined Good Day Thursday morning to discuss the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
NJ enters 1st day of statewide school closures
Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.
Malls, amusement parks to close in NJ, governor says
New Jersey expanded coronavirus mitigation efforts Tuesday, ordering indoor malls and amusement centers closed, adding to to the theaters, casinos, gyms and dining rooms it shuttered earlier this week. All public and private schools, colleges and universities are joining the list Wednesday.
Bars, restaurants, casinos closed in NJ and NY
Bars, restaurants and casinos are officially closed in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.