Gov. Murphy Mandates Use Of Masks Outdoors In New Jersey When Social Distancing Is Not Realistic
The main reason for the new outdoor mandate is because the rate of transmission in the state has moved up over 1%, the governor said.
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The main reason for the new outdoor mandate is because the rate of transmission in the state has moved up over 1%, the governor said.
People on Long Island will now have more choices for indoor fun and activities as the region entered a new phase Wednesday on the road to reopening.
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"The bad news is everything around us, frankly," Cuomo said. "Thirty six states are seeing an increase in the COVID infection rate. That is the bad news."
The Department of Health voted on the resolution Tuesday and centers are getting ready to have socially distanced day cares.
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"This means increasing rate of spread statewide. This is an early warning sign that, quite frankly, we need to do more," he said.
One attendee even boasted he had COVID-19 symptoms leading up to the weekend, but went anyway.
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