Gov. Murphy Explains Decision To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandate
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said "the science and the data and the facts on the ground in New Jersey have allowed us to take this step."
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said "the science and the data and the facts on the ground in New Jersey have allowed us to take this step."
It's the vice president's second official trip to New Jersey.
New Jersey is one of the first states in the region to lift the school mask mandate.
CBS2's Meg Baker spoke to Murphy about this and other pandemic topics, as critics accuse him of abusing his emergency powers during the COVID crisis.
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The governor did not comment on whether he will be extending the public health emergency, which expires next week.
Governors from across the nation are gathering to discuss infrastructure, education and cybersecurity.
Several counties along the Jersey Shore are under a blizzard warning. The rest of the state is under a winter storm warning.
Health care employees need their booster shots by Feb. 28, and those in high-risk settings by the March 30 deadline.
In November, Murphy became the first Democrat in 44 years to win a second term as New Jersey governor, beating Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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This comes as the governor anticipates possible changes to the Roe v. Wade ruling during a Supreme Court hearing later this year.
For the second year in a row, Murphy gave his State of the State virtually due to the pandemic.
After the governor spoke on the issue, the Legislature cancelled the vote. Some spoke up in opposition to Murphy's blanket policies.
It was back to school on Monday for kids in New Jersey, though not everyone was in the classroom.
The governor and first lady were tested "due to a recent known non-family contact in their home."
It will have the capacity to administer up to 1,000 rapid nasal PCR tests per day with results provided approximately 24-48 hours later.
The growing demand for COVID tests in New Jersey is leading to long lines in parking lots.
Thirteen huge cranes load and unload freight containers from cargo ships as they arrive to the Port of Newark, a critical operation that never stopped during the pandemic, but has taken on more to help supply chain breakdowns.
New Jersey administered its first COVID vaccine one year ago Tuesday at University Hospital of Newark.
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, state officials in New Jersey are urging people to get their vaccinations and boosters.
Leaders in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are now dealing with a triple threat: The Omicron variant, more time indoors over the next few months, and holiday gatherings.
The rules are adopted from a vote by the state Board of Medical Examiners.
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