New Jersey

There are two more cases of coronavirus in Cape May County.  County health officials announced on Monday that two more cases of coronavirus are confirmed, which brings the county’s total to five.  The County reports that the two latest victims are a 71 year old woman, and a 50 year old man.  The County says …

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Elective surgeries in New Jersey will come to an end Friday at 5:00pm.  Governor Phil Murphy announced that all elective surgeries will be cancelled and rescheduled after the coronavirus.  Murphy says medical resources can be put to better use. The pos...

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that he’s aware of at least 8,000 jobs that are open and need to be filled during the coronavirus.  Murphy says many supermarkets are hiring, and need help immediately.  At least two grocery store ...

Low level offenders will be released from county jails this week.  Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that this move is being done to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.  He says New Jersey will be the first state to do so. The post LOW LEVEL OFF...

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced today that he had a personal conversation, one on one, with President Donald Trump today.  Murphy asked the President for a slew of support, including more medical supplies in order to test people.  Murphy also told the President that New Jersey needs congressional support for a major amount of …

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New Jersey’s coronavirus cases have increased sharply.  New figures released Monday by the New Jersey Department of Health indicate that we have 2,844 cases of coronavirus in New Jersey.  The number of those who have died has increased to 27.  Th...

If your family and friends can’t visit you at the shore, at least they can have a taste of the shore.  The Original Fudge Kitchens announced today that they are waiving all shipping charges during the coronavirus outbreak so friends and family can send a taste of the shore to their doorsteps.  Additional information of …

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Prudential Financial has donated 153,000 face masks and respirators to New Jersey to help professionals during the coronavirus outbreak.  The stockpile has been stored since 9/11, and now will be used to help to protect professionals during the virus. ...

Water service cannot be shut off to homes during the Covid-19 emergency in the State.  New Jersey officials announced that water companies are not allowed to shut off water service for any reason since hot water is essential to keeping people clean and...

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the state simply does not have the resources to test those whom he calls the “worried well”.  Murphy says he understands the concern of those who want to be tested, but he state simply does not have the ability to test everyone with coronavirus; to be tested, you must …

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