NJ schools will soon be required to report new COVID data every week
New Jersey officials say the reports will give them a better picture of COVID activity across the state
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Voters’ view of Murphy on COVID: Good job, despite some mistakes
Over half of voters assign blame for nursing home deaths and small business woes to the governor, but over 60% say he's handled pandemic well in Monmouth Poll.
Murphy says NJ schools can’t reopen safely without mask mandate
Gov. Phil Murphy says masks will be required in all schools in New Jersey because of the “recent and rampant spread” of the coronavirus delta variant.
NJ teachers union says schools should mask up again
The recommendation for returning to indoor masking amid a spike in COVID cases comes amid a federal lawsuit filed by NJ families, saying such rules violate their kids' rights.
Springsteen Packs Broadway Show, as Some Protest Vax Requirement
Gov. Phil Murphy was among those in the crowd as Bruce Springsteen returned to Broadway. Ticket holders need to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Pandemic over? These NJ government offices are still keeping out public
While MVC spots are open by appointment, a number of county services are back to in-person, with few mask requirements.
More NJ long-term care workers are getting the COVID vaccine
The state Health Commissioner says education outreach efforts are paying off in getting more staff at long term care and assisted living facilities vaccinated
Masking mandates mostly lifted but many in NJ are still wearing them
Gov. Phil Murphy say masking is a personal choice that is fine, and he always carries one
More signatures, legislation call on NJ to ‘unmask our kids’
"It's more than past the time for kids to be able to take the masks off," Sen. Kristin Corrado told New Jersey 101.5. "I'm really concerned that kids are going to start to think this is normal, and it's not."
Murphy: ‘A chance’ of no NJ mask requirement in schools this fall
Alongside the U.S. Secretary of Education, Gov. Phil Murphy says minds are open to no masks in schools if COVID metrics keep improving.
Where do you still have to wear a mask in NJ this summer
As the state rolls back more restrictions heading into June, there's some exceptions that can be confusing. We rounded up some common questions and right answers.
Murphy expects NJ elementary students to wear masks in fall of 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy continued his executive order mandate for age 12 and under while in school because they cannot get vaccinations.