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Coronavirus updates: 3rd death in N.J.; first pediatric case; massive closures and curfew paralyze social routines; Everything you need to know. (03/17/2020)

New Jersey residents are waking up to a new coronavirus reality Tuesday with unprecedented statewide closures and restrictions on businesses, the final day when schools are permitted to remain open and news of the third coronavirus death as statewide cases have increased to 178.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced late Monday a man in his 90s died from coronavirus at Hackensack University Medical Center. The number of coronavirus cases in the state soaredfrom 98 on Sunday to at least 178 on Monday.

In addition, casinos in Atlantic City are closed for the foreseeable future and Murphy urged people to avoid n… Read the rest of this entry »

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N.J. to mobilize National Guard in coronavirus fight, Gov. Murphy says

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he’s mobilizing New Jersey’s National Guard to assist in the state’s effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Murphy said during a news conference in Trenton that the Guard will “assist in our efforts in anyway necessary.”

The governor made the announcement as he outlined a number of new restrictions that will severely reshape life in New Jersey for the foreseeable future in the effort to mitigate the outbreak.

New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut announced it is ordering all of their movie theaters, casinos, and gymsto close indefinitely at 8 p.m. Monday a… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: March 16th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey, News | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on N.J. to mobilize National Guard in coronavirus fight, Gov. Murphy says

Governor Murphy’s Press Conference Re COVID-19

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Governor’s Announcement On Regional Response To COVID-19

The following is Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement regarding the regional response to COVID-19 agreed to by the governors of NJ, NY and CT:

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NJ, NY and CT to shut down bars, restaurants, casinos and movie theaters.

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Atlantic Cinemas Closed Until Further Notice

Atlantic Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands is closed until further notice, owner Fred Rast told MMM this morning.

Rast announced last week that he was limiting the ticket sales in his theaters to 1/3 capacity in order to provide social distancing space between patrons.  Even still, the box office sales over the weekend were less than $200 and did not cover the cost of sanitizing the 5 plex.

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A message from Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon

Dear Residents and Customers,

I want to take a moment to connect with you directly as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact Monmouth County and our local communities. As this unprecedented situation unfolds, Monmouth County has made some adjustments in how we serve you:

In an abundance of caution to protect and keep Monmouth County residents and County employees safe from the spread of COVID-19, all Monmouth County Clerk’s Offices will be closed to the public, with limited exceptions, now through Sunday, March 22, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

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New Jersey postpones most in-person court dates as coronavirus spreads

Most in-person New Jersey Superior Court business scheduled for Monday or Tuesday have been postponed, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced Sunday.

The move was the state judiciary’s latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.The Superior Court’s trial level and tax court are affected, although there are exceptions. New hearing dates have yet to be scheduled.

“On a typical court day, hundreds if not thousands of attorneys, litigants, and inmates appear in courts throughout the state,” Rabner said in a statement. “We are limiting physical interactions in our courts and shift… Read the rest of this entry »

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MVC closes for two weeks

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commissioner Sue Fulton announced that agency and road testing facilities throughout the State will be closed for two weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The MVC headquarters and online operations will continue.

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Posted: March 15th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on MVC closes for two weeks