Documenting New Jersey's path to recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

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Ballotpedia’s coverage of COVID-19 includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and how those responses are influencing election rules and operations, political campaigns, the economy, schools, and more.

This article contains a general timeline of noteworthy state government responses to the coronavirus pandemic since April 2020. It also includes details on three specific types of state responses to the pandemic:

Additionally, the article includes:


Response news updates

The following section provides a timeline of New Jersey's reopening activity beginning in April 2020. The entries, which come from our Documenting America's Path to Recovery newsletter, are sorted by month in reverse chronological order. The date shown is the day that we wrote about them in the newsletter. They appear exactly as they appeared in the newsletter.

July 2021

  • July 29: On July 28, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli recommended all vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks in public indoor settings where there is increased risk of coronavirus transmission.
  • July 6 On July 4, health and safety protocols enacted under the statewide public health emergency expired, including those related to social distancing and masking. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed Assembly Bill 5820 on June 4, ending the public health emergency. After signing the legislation, Murphy issued an order allowing health protocols issued under the emergency to remain in place through July 4.

June 2021

  • June 29: On June 28, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced new guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Department of Education for mask usage during the upcoming school year. Murphy said, barring changes to CDC guidance or health metrics, masks will not be required for students in schools. School districts can still require mask usage.
  • June 7: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order ending the state’s coronavirus emergency on June 4. Murphy declared the emergency March 9, 2020. On the same day, Murphy signed legislation leaving certain executive orders (including the eviction moratorium and the prohibition against garnishing stimulus checks) in place until Jan. 1, 2022.
  • June 4: On June 4, all remaining gathering limits ended in the state, and capacity restrictions on large indoor venues (with fixed seating capacity of 1,000 people or more) were lifted.
  • June 3: On June 2, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the state would be shutting down its mass vaccination sites between June 18 and July 23. The approximately 1,800 community vaccination sites in New Jersey will continue to operate. Closure date details can be found here.
  • June 1: New Jersey held a vaccination program over Memorial Day weekend called Shots at the Shore that offered vaccines at various locations at Monmouth County beaches, including the Grande Arcade on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, the Gateway National Recreational Area in Sandy Hook, and the gazebo at Pier Village in Long Branch.

May 2021

  • May 28: Effective May 28, the state’s indoor mask requirement ended for vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Masks are still required in state offices open to the public, schools and childcare centers, on public transportation, and in health care settings. The six-foot social distancing requirement also ended, along with restrictions on dance floors and standing service at bars and restaurants.
  • May 25:
    • Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced he will end the indoor mask requirement for vaccinated and unvaccinated people starting May 28. Murphy said the six-foot social distancing requirement will end on the same day. Dance floors and standing service at bars and restaurants will also be permitted.
    • On June 4, all remaining gathering limits will end, and capacity restrictions on large indoor venues (with fixed seating capacity of 1,000 people or more) will be lifted.
  • May 20: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the state will offer State Parks Vax Passes to individuals who have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine starting May 27. The passes will allow free access to all state park and forest facilities (including Island Beach State Park) through Dec. 31. Residents have to receive their first dose by July 4 to get a pass. The Department of Environmental Protection will refund fully vaccinated residents who already purchased Annual State Park Passes. Murphy also announced a partnership with participating wineries to give a free glass of wine to residents 21 and older who receive their first dose in May. Residents with at least one shot can also enter to win a dinner with Gov. Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy.
  • May 19:
    • Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order easing restrictions starting May 19. The outdoor gathering limit is ending, and the private indoor gathering limit is expanding from 25 to 50 people. Capacity restrictions on most businesses (including restaurants, retailers, and personal care service businesses) are ending, though six-foot social distancing is still required. Large indoor venues can expand from 20% to 30% capacity. Indoor catered events are still limited to 250 people but do not also have to observe 50% capacity restrictions.
    • Murphy ended New Jersey’s interstate travel advisory on May 17.
    • Murphy signed an executive order ending the state’s outdoor public mask requirement. The indoor requirement remains in effect for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
    • Murphy announced all public schools will have to offer full-time in-person instruction during the 2021-2022 school year. Parents will not be able to choose an online option if their child attends public school.
  • May 17: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through June 13.
  • May 14: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order easing restrictions starting May 19. The outdoor gathering limit will end, and the private indoor gatherings limit will expand from 25 to 50 people. Capacity restrictions on most businesses (including restaurants, retailers, and personal care service businesses) will end, though six-foot social distancing will still be required. Large indoor venues can expand from 20% to 30% capacity. Indoor catered events will still be limited to 250 people but will not also have to observe 50% capacity restrictions.
  • May 10: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is easing some mitigation restrictions May 10. The outdoor gathering limit is expanding from 200 to 500 people. Outdoor event venues with more than 1,000 fixed seats can expand to 50% capacity (currently, venues with 2,500 or more seats can operate at 35% capacity). Indoor catered events (including proms, weddings, and political events) can expand from 35% capacity with a maximum of 150 people to 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people. Indoor catered events can also have dance floors with social distancing and mask-wearing.
  • May 4: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announcedcapacity restrictions on most businesses (including restaurants, retailers, and personal care service businesses) will end May 19. The businesses will still have to leave space for social distancing.

April 2021

  • April 29: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an order, effective immediately, allowing overnight summer camps to resume in accordance with Department of Health guidance.
  • April 27: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced some mitigation restrictions will ease May 10. The outdoor gathering limit will expand from 200 to 500 people. Outdoor event venues with more than 1,000 fixed seats can expand to 50% capacity (currently, venues with 2,500 or more seats can operate at 35% capacity). Indoor catered events (including proms, weddings, and political events) can expand from 35% capacity with a maximum of 150 people to 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people. Indoor catered events will also be allowed to have dance floors with social distancing and mask-wearing.
  • April 19: Residents 16 and older are eligible for vaccination starting April 19.
  • April 16: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through May 15.
  • April 6:
    • Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced residents 16 and older will be eligible for vaccination starting April 19.
    • Murphy also announced updated travel guidance to reflect the most recent CDC recommendations. The new guidance says fully vaccinated individuals do not need to test negative or quarantine after interstate travel. For more information on New Jersey’s travel guidance, click here.
  • April 5: On April 5, New Jersey expandedvaccine eligibility to all residents 55 years of age and older.

March 2021

  • March 30: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the general outdoor gathering limit will expand from 50 to 200 people starting April 2. Large venues (like sports stadiums and concert halls) with seating capacity 2,500 or greater will also be able to operate at 20% capacity indoors or 30% outdoors. Previously, only large venues capable of seating 5,000 or more people could operate at 10% capacity indoors or 15% outdoors. Indoor gatherings are still limited to 25 people.
  • March 29: On March 29, vaccine eligibility expands to include agriculture workers, warehouse employees, clergy, and elections personnel. Starting April 5, all residents aged 55-64, residents 16 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, educators, and other state-defined essential frontline workers will be eligible. To see a full list of eligible groups, click here.
  • March 19:
    • Businesses like restaurants, bars, personal care service providers (such as salons and barbershops), and state-defined indoor recreation businesses (like casinos, gyms, and others) can expandfrom 35% to 50% capacity starting March 19. On the same day, the indoor gathering limit will expand from 10 to 25 people. Outdoor gatherings can expand from 25 to 50 people.
    • Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order allowing outdoor interstate youth sports competitions to resume, effective 6:00 a.m. March 19.
    • Murphy extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until April 16.
  • March 16: Some essential workers (including transportation workers, probation officers, and fire safety inspectors) and residents of homeless shelters became eligible for vaccination March 15. The state also added conditions like asthma, type 1 diabetes, high blood pressure, and being overweight to the state’s list of qualifying underlying conditions.
  • March 15: School staff and homeless people are among those eligible for vaccination starting March 15. On March 29, eligibility will expand to include agriculture workers, warehouse employees, clergy, and elections personnel. To see full lists of eligible groups for each date, click here.
  • March 11: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced businesses like restaurants, bars, personal care service providers (like salons and barbershops), and state-defined indoor recreation businesses (like casinos and gyms) can expand from 35% to 50% capacity starting March 19. On the same day, the indoor gathering limit will expand from 10 to 25 people. Outdoor gatherings can expand from 25 to 50 people.
  • March 5: Gov. Phil Murphy announced indoor wedding receptions can expand to the lesser of 35% of venue capacity or 150 people starting March 5. Outdoor receptions of up to 150 people will also be permitted. Previously, wedding ceremonies were limited to 35% capacity—up to 150 people. Receptions were limited to 10 people indoors or 25 outdoors. Murphy also announced overnight camps can resume operations for the summer season. The state is expected to release guidance for camps closer to summer.
  • March 4: Gov. Phil Murphy announced indoor wedding receptions can expand to the lesser of 35% of venue capacity or 150 people starting March 5. Outdoor receptions of up to 150 people will also be permitted. Previously, wedding ceremonies were limited to 35% capacity—up to 150 people. Receptions were limited to 10 people indoors or 25 outdoors. Murphy also announced overnight camps can resume operations for the summer season. The state is expected to release guidance for camps closer to summer.

February 2021

  • March 2: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced pre-K-12 school staff and homeless people will be among those eligible for vaccination starting March 15. On March 29, eligibility will expand to include agriculture workers, warehouse employees, clergy, and elections personnel. To see full lists of eligible groups for each date, click here.
  • February 23: On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced religious services can operate at 50% of a room’s capacity. Previously, religious services were limited to the lesser of 35% capacity or 150 individuals. Murphy also said up to two parents per student can attend collegiate sports practices and competitions, as long as the number of spectators does not exceed 35% of the event room’s capacity (if the event is indoors). Sports stadiums and entertainment venues with a capacity of 5,000 people or more can operate at 10% capacity indoors or 15% outdoors. The changes were effective immediately.
  • February 18: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until March 19.
  • February 16: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued an order allowing limited spectators at youth sporting events. Two parents or legal guardians are allowed to attend per athlete, and total attendance can never exceed the lesser of 35% capacity or 150 people.
  • February 5: Food and drink establishments and entertainment and recreational venues (like casinos and gyms) can increase capacity from 25% to 35%, starting Feb. 5. The order also lifts the 10 p.m. nightly indoor dining curfew, which had been in place since Nov. 12.

January 2021

  • January 20: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through Feb. 18.
  • January 15: On Jan. 14, individuals age 65 and older and people between the ages of 16 and 64 with high-risk medical conditions (including people who smoke and individuals with type 2 diabetes, COPD, and cancer) became eligible to receive the vaccine. Previously, eligible recipients included healthcare workers, nursing home residents and staff, and first responders. Before Gov. Phil Murphy (D) expanded eligibility, individuals 75 and older and essential frontline workers were scheduled to be next in line.
  • January 13: On Jan. 13, Gov Phil Murphy (D) announced the state will begin offering vaccines to individuals age 65 and older "effective almost immediately, within the next day or two."
  • January 8: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced firefighters and police officers are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

December 2020

  • December 23: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through Jan. 20, 2021.
  • December 22: Gov. Phil Murphy extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through Jan. 20.
  • December 7: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced an administrative order clarifying that indoor entertainment venues (like movie theaters or performing arts centers) can conduct operations in an adjacent outdoor area under the same capacity limits that apply to their normal indoor operations. All high-school and youth sports were suspended starting Dec. 5 through at least Jan. 2. Starting Dec. 7, outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 people.
  • December 1: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced all high-school and youth sports will be banned starting Dec. 5 through at least Jan. 2. Starting Dec. 7, outdoor gatherings will be limited to 25 people.

November 2020

  • November 23: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the coronavirus emergency order for 30 days. Starting Nov. 23, outdoor gatherings are limited to 150 people, down from 500.
  • November 17: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an order lowering indoor gathering limits from 25 to 10 people, effective Nov. 17. Starting Nov. 23, outdoor gatherings will be limited to 150 people, down from 500. The state also issued guidance for long-term care facility holiday visitation.
  • November 12: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued an order requiring restaurants and bars close by 10 p.m. every night, starting Nov. 12. The order also prohibits seating at bar areas and interstate school sporting events.
  • November 10: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced restaurants and bars will have to end indoor service at 10 p.m. every night, starting Nov. 12.

October 2020

  • October 30: On Oct. 24, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order for 30 more days.
  • October 13: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order allowing state-classified medium- and high-risk sports practices and competitions (like hockey, basketball, and cheerleading) to resume in indoor venues with capacity limits.
  • October 1: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced Colorado had been added to the tristate quarantine list. Arizona and Virginia were removed from the list. Murphy and Cuomo also announced the launch of a coronavirus exposure notification app in their states.

September 2020

  • September 29: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed a $32.7 billion budget for the period from Oct. 1, 2020, through Jun. 30, 2021. Murphy said the state needed to close a $5.28 billion budget gap due to the coronavirus.
  • September 25: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) extended the state’s coronavirus public health emergency order for 30 more days.
  • September 16: On Sept. 15, Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Puerto Rico had been placed back on the joint travel advisory requiring visitors to the tristate area to self-quarantine for 14 days. California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, and Ohio were removed from the list.
  • September 9: On Sept. 8, Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia had been added to the joint travel advisory list requiring visitors from those states to quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in the tristate area. The governors removed Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands from the list.
  • September 4: Indoor dining services and movie theaters are reopening on Sept. 4.
  • September 2: On Sept. 1, Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Alaska and Montana had been placed back on the joint travel advisory list, after having been removed Aug. 25. The travel advisory requires travelers entering the tristate area to self-quarantine for 14 days.

August 2020

  • August 28: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an order extending the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration. Murphy also announced a $250 million initiative to help families pay for child care and assist child care facilities in reopening.
  • August 26:
    • Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced gyms and indoor amusement facilities (like movie theaters and bowling alleys) will be able to reopen starting Sept. 1.
    • On Aug. 25, Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, and Montana had been removed from the joint travel list requiring visitors to the tristate area to self-quarantine for 14 days. Guam was added to the list.
  • August 25: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) released regional COVID-19 metrics to help schools and school districts make reopening decisions. Murphy said the state considers all six regions safe for school reopenings, but maintained that districts need the flexibility to meet the needs of their communities.
  • August 20: The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association released plans for conducting high school sports. Outdoor sports like football, soccer, and cross country will be allowed to start practicing on Sept. 14 and competing at the beginning of October. Indoor sports (like gymnastics) will not reopen until Feb. 16, 2021.
  • August 18: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced on Aug. 18 that Delaware and Alaska had been added to the tristate quarantine list. Washington was removed from the list.
  • August 17: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued an executive order requiring county election officials to send a mail-in ballot to all active registered voters.
  • August 12: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order on Aug. 12 allowing public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to offer in-person instruction when they reopen. Schools will decide whether to offer remote learning, in-person instruction, or a hybrid approach. Schools that cannot meet requirements set out by the New Jersey Department of Education will be required to begin the school year remotely.
  • August 11: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Hawaii, South Dakota, and the Virgin Islands had been added to the tristate quarantine list. The governors removed Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
  • August 11: At a news conference on Monday, Aug. 10, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said it was still too risky to allow indoor dining across the state, citing a study that looked at the spread of the virus in a restaurant in China
  • August 3: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) lowered the state’s cap on indoor gathering limits from 100 people to 25. The order does not apply to religious gatherings, weddings, funerals, or political activities. Murphy also announced all students will be required to wear face coverings in schools, with exceptions for students with disabilities.

July 2020

  • July 24: The state released guidance regarding a remote-only learning option for public school students. During the 2020-2021 school year, parents will be able to enroll their children in a fully online learning schedule.
  • July 22: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced on July 21 that 10 additional states had been added to their joint travel advisory. Travelers from Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington will need to quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Minnesota was removed from the list, bringing the number of states on it to 31.
  • July 20: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced sports the state classified as high-risk can begin reopening if they take place at outdoor venues. Murphy also said the state’s public school reopening plan will permit parents to opt their children into a fully online learning schedule.
  • July 14: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that New Mexico, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota had been added to the joint travel advisory originally announced June 24. Travelers from those states will need to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in the tristate area. Delaware, which was added to the list on July 7, has been removed. The list now includes 22 states. Gov. Cuomo also announced that visitors to New York from those 22 states will need to fill out a form with contact information or face a $10,000 fine. Gov. Lamont said Connecticut would join New York in requiring visitors to fill out a similar form.
  • July 8: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is signing an executive order on July 8 requiring individuals to wear face masks outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
  • July 7:
    • The state increased outdoor gathering limits to 500 people. Youth day camps and summer programs reopened and NJ TRANSIT rail and light rail services resumed a full weekday schedule. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) also announced he was pausing further reopenings.
    • Govs. Lamont, Murphy, and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced on July 7 that visitors entering their states from Delaware, Kansas, and Oklahoma will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days. The three governors announced the joint travel advisory on June 24. The initial list included eight states. It now applies to 19 states.
  • July 2: The state is allowing more businesses to begin reopening on July 2, including amusement parks, bowling alleys, casinos, and gyms for individualized training appointments. The reopening of indoor dining is still postponed indefinitely.

June 2020

  • June 30: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced June 30 that visitors arriving in their states from eight additional states will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days. The three governors announced the joint travel advisory on June 24. The initial list included eight states. The new states include California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and Tennessee.
  • June 29: On June 26, the New Jersey Department of Education released a 104-page reopening plan that includes social distancing guidelines and a face-covering requirement for teachers and staff. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said that schools would reopen to in-person instruction this fall. Murphy also indefinitely postponed reopening indoor dining, which was set to occur on July 2. Shopping malls are reopening at 50% capacity on June 29.
  • June 26: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced guidance for schools reopening in the fall. Each school district will develop a plan that complies with state requirements. The state will require faculty and visitors to wear face coverings and encourage students to do the same.
  • June 24:
    • Gov. Murphy announced playgrounds and attractions like waterparks and amusement parks can reopen starting July 2.
    • Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced on June 24 that travelers arriving in their states from states with a high infection rate must quarantine for 14 days. The infection rate is based on a seven-day rolling average of the number of infections per 100,000 residents. As of June 24, the states that meet that threshold are Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
  • June 22: On June 22, modified, no contact practices for medium contact sports like baseball and high contact sports like football, public and private pools, and personal care services such as hair salons resumed. Outdoor gathering limits increased from 100 to 250 people, so long as six feet of social distance can be maintained. Protests and religious gatherings are exempt from limits on gatherings. On June 22, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that indoor dining and casinos can reopen on July 2, both at 25% capacity.
  • June 18: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order which will allow in-person clinical, lab, and hands-on programming at higher education institutions to resume on July 1. Trade and training schools will also reopen on July 1.
  • June 16: The New Jersey Department of Health issued guidance for outdoor organized sports on June 15. Guidance allows practices and competition for low-contact sports like golf and tennis. It allows modified, no contact practices for medium contact sports like baseball and high contact sports like football to resume on June 22. Medium contact sports are expected to resume traditional practices and games on July 6. High contact sports practices and games are expected to resume on July 20. On June 15, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the state could move into Stage 3 of his reopening plan in a matter of weeks. Stage 3 would allow indoor dining, and bars and entertainment to reopen with restrictions. There is currently no date set for Stage 3.
  • June 15: The state moved into Stage 2 of its reopening plan on June 15. Outdoor dining and retail could reopen at 50% capacity. Child daycare centers and libraries (curbside pick up only) could also reopen on that day. Public and private pools and personal care services such as hair salons can reopen on June 22. Youth summer programs may resume on July 6. Places of worship could reopen indoor services if they comply with the state’s guidelines on mass gatherings. Gyms and fitness (limited capacity), limited in-person government services, and museums will also be able to resume, though no dates for reopening have been set.
  • June 10: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced on June 9 that schools in New Jersey could plan to have up to 500 people at outdoor graduations ceremonies starting July 6. Murphy signed two executive orders on June 9. One raised the limits on indoor (25% capacity or up to 50 people) and outdoor gatherings (up to 100). The other allows outdoor recreation and entertainment businesses to reopen immediately, with the exception of amusement parks, water parks, and arcades. Murphy also authorized public pools to reopen on June 22. State parks, forests, and county and municipal parks can reopen to full capacity. Public and private social clubs are permitted to reopen outdoor spaces, so long as they comply with state guidelines.
  • June 9: On June 9, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that he was lifting the stay-at-home order, effective immediately. Murphy’s stay at home order was issued on March 21 and did not have a set expiration date before being lifted. New Jersey was the third state to issue a stay-at-home order and the 37th to lift it. Murphy also raised the limit on indoor gatherings to 25% occupancy or up to 50 people, whichever is less. The cap on outdoor gatherings was raised from 25 people to 100 people. Murphy announced that places of worship could reopen indoor services under the new capacity limits, but parishioners must wear face coverings and be seated six feet apart. The state is expected to move into Phase 2 of Murphy’s reopening plan on June 15. On June 8, New Jersey’s Health Department issued guidelines for Summer Youth camps, including social distancing and sanitation measures. Summer youth camps are expected to reopen on July 6.
  • June 4: On June 3, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order permitting outdoor dining with certain restrictions in New Jersey on June 15. Protocols for restaurants include limiting parties to no more than eight with tables spaced six feet apart. Murphy also announced a special ruling from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control that will temporarily allow establishments with liquor licenses to expand their licensed premises into outdoor areas.
  • June 1: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the state will ready to enter phase 2 of Murphy’s “The Road Back” plan on June 15. That day, outdoor dining and limited in-person retail may resume. On June 22, limited personal services such as barbershops and salons can resume.

May 2020

  • May 29: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that childcare centers would be able to reopen on June 15. Murphy also said outdoor, non-contact youth sports can resume starting June 22, and day camps can open on July 6.
  • May 26: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that elective medical procedures and professional sports activities would be able to resume starting May 26. Murphy also signed an order allowing for modified in-person graduation ceremonies on or after June 6.
  • May 22: On May 22, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order opening public and private campgrounds and permitting gatherings of 25 or fewer outdoors ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The gathering limit also applies to other outdoor recreation, such as charter and fishing boats, and outdoor batting cages. Indoor gatherings remain limited to 10 people. On May 21, Murphy said that more indoor businesses, such as gyms, salons, and barbershops may reopen in a matter of weeks. Murphy’s administration also released guidelines for seasonal farmworkers and employers.
  • May 20: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan announced that on May 20, in-person sales can resume at car, motorcycle, and boat dealerships, and bike shops, by appointment and with social distancing measures.
  • May 19: On May 18, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced a new three-stage reopening plan titled, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health.” Stage 1 allows for relaxed restrictions on low-risk activities with appropriate safety measures in place, such as curbside retail. The state is currently in this stage. Stage 2 would relax restrictions on additional activities, such as expanded retail, with safety measures. Stage 3 would relax restrictions on most activities, with safety measures, and may include reopening bars with limited capacity. Murphy's earlier reopening plan was issued on April 27. Also on May 18, Murphy signed an order allowing the following businesses to reopen effective May 22 at 6:00 a.m.: outdoor recreation, including archery ranges and batting cages, community gardens, all-terrain vehicle and dirt bike rentals, and golf courses.
  • May 18: Fishing and charter boats could resume service on May 17. Also on May 17, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order allowing the following business to reopen, effective May 18: nonessential retail stores (for curbside pick up only), nonessential construction (with social distancing measures), drive-through and drive-in events, including church services and drive-in movies (people must remain in their vehicles). If cars are unable to maintain six feet of distance, windows must stay closed. The governor also said that drive-by and drive-in graduations celebrations are allowed, so long as people remain in their vehicles. On May 14, Murphy said Jersey Shore beaches could reopen effective May 22. Under that order, beaches and lakes must limit the number of visitors so that people can practice social distancing.
  • May 13: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said he would sign an executive order today allowing certain reopenings to begin Monday, May 18. The order will allow retail stores the state defined as nonessential to reopen for curbside pick up, nonessential construction to resume under social distancing measures, and drive-in events like church services and movies to resume if people remain in their cars. If cars are unable to maintain six feet of distance, windows must stay closed.

April 2020

  • April 27: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced six principles for recovery: a sustained reduction in new cases, expanded testing, robust contact tracing, safe places for those with positive diagnoses to isolate, responsible economic restart, and ensuring resiliency. Murphy said the first four principles must be attained before the last two. New Jersey is a Democratic trifecta.


Vaccine distribution

This section contains a table of quick facts on the state’s vaccine distribution plan and a timeline of noteworthy events, including updates on vaccine availability for new groups of individuals, changes to state distribution plans, and much more. If you know of a noteworthy story we are missing, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

The New Jersey Department of Health released a distribution plan on October 16, 2020.

Quick facts

New Jersey state vaccination plan quick information
What governing entities are responsible for vaccine allocation and distribution?[1] New Jersey Department of Health COVID-19 Professional Advisory Committee
Where can I find a quick breakdown of phases in my state? N/A[2]
Where can I find the distribution plan? New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
When was the plan first released to the public? October 16, 2020
When was the plan most recently updated? December 15, 2020
Where can I find answers to frequently asked questions? COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find data related to the coronavirus vaccine in my state? New Jersey COVID-19
Where is the state health department's homepage? New Jersey Department of Health
Where can I find additional information about the state's vaccine distribution? The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in New Jersey - AARP

Timeline

  • June 2, 2021: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the state would be shutting down its mass vaccination sites between June 18 and July 23. The approximately 1,800 community vaccination sites in New Jersey would continue to operate. Closure date details can be found here.[3]
  • April 19, 2021: New Jersey residents 16 and older became eligible for vaccination.[4]
  • April 5, 2021: New Jersey expanded vaccine eligibility to all residents 55 years of age and older. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced residents 16 and older would be eligible for vaccination starting April 19.[5]
  • March 29, 2021: New Jersey vaccine eligibility expanded to include agriculture workers, warehouse employees, clergy, and elections personnel.[6]
  • March 15, 2021: New Jersey school staff and homeless people were among those eligible for vaccination starting March 15.[7]
  • March 1, 2021: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced pre-K-12 school staff and homeless people would be among those eligible for vaccination starting March 15. On March 29, eligibility was scheduled to expand to include agriculture workers, warehouse employees, clergy, and elections personnel.[8]
  • January 14, 2021: In New Jersey, individuals age 65 and older and people between the ages of 16 and 64 with high-risk medical conditions (including smokers and individuals with type 2 diabetes, COPD, and cancer) became eligible to receive the vaccine. Previously, eligible recipients had included healthcare workers, nursing home residents and staff, and first responders. Before Gov. Phil Murphy (D) expanded eligibility, individuals 75 and older and essential frontline workers were scheduled to be next in line.[9]
  • January 13, 2021: New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy (D) announced the state would begin offering vaccines to individuals age 65 and older "effective almost immediately, within the next day or two."[10]
  • January 6, 2021: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced firefighters and police officers were eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.[11]
  • December 4, 2020: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order automatically enrolling recipients of a COVID-19 vaccine into the state's vaccine registry. The order permitted citizens to opt out of the registry 30 days after the coronavirus emergency order expired.[12]

School reopenings and closures

See also: School responses in New Jersey to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Schools in New Jersey were closed to in-person instruction on March 18, 2020, and remained closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. The state allowed schools to start reopening on August 12, 2020. The timeline below lists statewide responses we tracked.

  • June 29, 2021: At the end of the school year, Burbio reported a majority of schools were in-person in New Jersey .[13][14]
  • Sept. 10, 2020: At the beginning of the school year, Burbio reported most schools were using virtual or hybrid learning in New Jersey .[15][16]
  • August 12, 2020: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order allowing public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to offer in-person instruction when they reopened. Schools would decide whether to offer remote learning, in-person instruction, or a hybrid approach. Schools that could not meet requirements set out by the New Jersey Department of Education would be required to begin the school year remotely.[17]
  • August 3, 2020: Murphy announced all students would be required to wear face coverings in schools, with exceptions for students with disabilities.[18]
  • July 24, 2020: New Jersey released guidance regarding a remote-only learning option for public school students. During the 2020-2021 school year, parents would be able to opt their children into a fully online learning schedule.[19]
  • June 26, 2020: The New Jersey Department of Education released a 104-page reopening plan that included social distancing guidelines and a face-covering requirement for teachers and staff. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said that schools would reopen to in-person instruction this fall.[20]


  • May 4, 2020: Murphy announced that schools would remain closed to in-person instruction for the rest of the academic year. The order applied to public and private schools. Private schools had to remain closed until June 30.[21]
  • April 16, 2020: Murphy announced that schools would be closed until at least May 15. Prior to the announcement, schools had been under an indefinite closure since March 18.[22]
  • March 16, 2020: Murphy ordered all schools in the state to close, effective March 18.[23]

Statewide travel restrictions

See also: Travel restrictions issued by states in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021


Does New Jersey have restrictions on travel? No. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) ended the quarantine requirement for unvaccinated out-of-state travelers on May 17, 2021.[24]

More information can be found at the Official Site of the State of New Jersey.

Timeline

  • May 17, 2021: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) ended the requirement that unvaccinated people self-quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. Murphy exempted vaccinated people from the quarantine requirement on April 5, 2021.[25]
  • April 5, 2021: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced updated travel guidance to reflect the most recent CDC recommendations. The new guidance says fully vaccinated individuals do not need to test negative or quarantine after interstate travel.[26]
  • November 25, 2020: Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced he was replacing the state's travel advisory list with a general request that all travelers from outside New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware self-quarantine for 14 days.[27]
  • October 20, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Arizona and Maryland had been added to the tristate self-quarantine list. The governors advised against traveling between their three states, but agreed not to mandate self-quarantines for travel between Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. New Jersey also removed Delaware from its quarantine list.[28]
  • October 6, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that New Mexico had been added to the tristate quarantine list.[29]
  • September 22, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming had been added to the tristate quarantine list.[30]
  • September 15, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Puerto Rico had been re-added to the joint travel advisory, while California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, and Ohio had been removed.[31]
  • September 8, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia had been added to the joint travel advisory list. Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands were removed from the list.[32]
  • August 25, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced on Aug. 25 that Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, and Montana had been removed from the joint travel advisory list. The territory of Guam was added to the list.[33]
  • August 18, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced on Aug. 18 that Delaware and Alaska had been added to the tristate quarantine list. Washington was removed from the list.[34]
  • August 11: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Hawaii, South Dakota, and the Virgin Islands had been added to the tristate quarantine list. The governors removed Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio, and Rhode Island.[35]
  • August 4, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Rhode Island had been added to the tristate quarantine list, requiring visitors from that state to quarantine for 14 days upon entering New Jersey, Connecticut, or New York. Delaware and Washington D.C. were removed from the list.[36]
  • July 28, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Illinois, Kentucky Minnesota, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico had been added to the joint travel advisory, bringing the total number of states to 37.[37]
  • July 21, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that 10 additional states had been added to the joint travel advisory. Travelers from Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington will need to quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Minnesota was removed from the list, bringing the total to 31.[38]
  • July 14, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that New Mexico, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota had been added to the joint travel advisory originally announced June 24. Travelers from those states will need to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in the tristate area. Delaware, which was added to the list July 7, has been removed. The list now includes 22 states. [39][40]
  • July 7, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that Delaware, Kansas, and Oklahoma had been added to the joint travel advisory originally announced June 24. Visitors from those states will need to quarantine for 14 days upon entering Connecticut, New York, or New Jersey. The full list of states includes Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.[41]
  • June 30, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced that eight more states had been added to a joint travel advisory requiring out-of-state visitors to self-quarantine for 14 days. The governors announced the travel advisory June 24 and originally included Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. The list was expanded to include California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada and Tennessee.[42]
  • June 24, 2020: Govs. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), and Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced on June 24 that travelers arriving in their states from states with a high infection rate must quarantine for 14 days. The infection rate is based on a seven-day rolling average of the number of infections per 100,000 residents. As of June 24, the states that meet that threshold are Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.[43]


Statewide mask requirements

See also: State-level mask requirements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020


On April 8, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order requiring customers and employees at essential businesses to wear face coverings. To read a full press release from the governor's office with full guidelines and exceptions, click here.

On May 17, Murphy signed an executive order ending the state’s outdoor public mask requirement. The indoor requirement remained in effect for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.[44]

On May 28, the state’s indoor mask requirement ended for vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Masks were still required in state offices open to the public, schools and childcare centers, on public transportation, and in health care settings.[45]


Noteworthy lawsuits

See also: Lawsuits about state actions and policies in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

Stepien v. Murphy: On July 1, 2021, a group of New Jersey public school students and parents filed suit against state officials in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The plaintiffs asked the court to prohibit officials from implementing school mask mandates and "other Covid-related preventative, isolation, and segregation policies." The plaintiffs also asked the court to bar schools from administering COVID-19 tests to students without parental consent. They argued that the reimposition of these COVID-19 mitigation policies would "violate the First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution." The plaintiffs specifically argued that mandating masks "burdens and impairs protected speech rights, inhibiting and preventing communication between students, and between students, teachers and aides.” They further contended that mandatory nasal swab tests were "invasive and in many cases [cause] injury, pain, and anxiety." The case was assigned to Judge Kevin McNulty, an appointee of Barack Obama (D).[46]

Children’s Health Defense, Inc. v. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: On August 16, 2021, a group of 18 students filed suit against Rutgers University in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. At issue was Rutgers’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which required that all students be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the beginning of the fall term. Claiming that "unjustified fear and insatiable greed drive the vaccine industry," the plaintiffs contended that Rutgers’ mandate was "an affront to human dignity and personal freedom." The plaintiffs, represented by Children’s Health Defense, an advocacy group founded by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., argued that the vaccine mandate was "not authorized by any federal or state law; it actually conflicts with federal law and so is preempted by federal law." The plaintiffs also alleged that the mandate "violates the right to informed consent and to refuse unwanted medical treatment guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, and Article I of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey.” In response, Rutgers issued a press release, saying, "The university's position on vaccines is consistent with the legal authority supporting this policy."[47][48]

Officials and candidates diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

The table below lists officials or candidates who have been diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus. The most recent announcements appear first.

Name Office Date Status
Phil Murphy (New Jersey) Governor of New Jersey October 21, 2020 Murphy announced he would enter a self-quarantine after a member of his family tested positive for COVID-19.[49]
Rolando R. Lavarro Jr. Jersey City Council At-large March 27, 2020 Lavarro announced he tested positive for coronavirus.[50]
Clinton Calabrese New Jersey General Assembly District 36 March 21, 2020 Calabrese announced he tested positive for coronavirus.[51]
Bonnie Watson Coleman U.S. House New Jersey District 12 January 11, 2021 Coleman announced that she had tested positive for coronavirus.[52]
Bill Pascrell U.S. House New Jersey District 9 December 30, 2021 Pascrell announced on December 30, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[53]
Ras J. Baraka Mayor of Newark, New Jersey December 23, 2021 Baraka announced on December 23, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[54]
Steven Fulop Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey December 23, 2021 Fulop announced on December 23, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[55]
Cory Booker U.S. Senate, New Jersey December 19, 2021 Booker announced on December 19, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[56]
Michael Yun Jersey City Council Ward D April 6, 2020 Yun died of complications from COVID-19 on April 6, 2020.[57]


Paths to recovery by state

To read about other states’ responses and recoveries, click one of the links below:

Other state government responses

To view previous coverage areas, including changes to 2020 election dates and policies, initial stay-at-home orders, coronavirus-related legislation, and much more, click a state in the map below.

https://ballotpedia.org/Government_responses_to_and_political_effects_of_the_coronavirus_pandemic,_2020_(STATE)

General resources

The chart below shows coronavirus statistics from countries across the world. The information is provided by Real Clear Politics.

Click the links below to explore official resources related to the coronavirus outbreak.

See also

Footnotes

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  13. ↑ Burbio rated New Jersey's in-person index at 78.8. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  14. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 8, 2021
  15. ↑ Burbio rated New Jersey's in-person index between 0-20. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  16. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 8, 2021
  17. ↑ Reuters, "New Jersey schools, colleges can reopen for in-person education: governor," August 12, 2020
  18. ↑ Politico, "New Jersey will require all students to wear masks while in school," August 3, 2020
  19. ↑ State of New Jersey, "The Road Back," accessed July 24, 2020
  20. ↑ northjersey.com, "NJ schools reopening in fall with students back in classrooms. Here are the guidelines," June 26, 2020
  21. ↑ 10 Philadelphia, "WATCH: NJ Schools to Remain Closed to In-Person Learning; Gov. Murphy Speaks Coronavirus," May 4, 2020
  22. ↑ The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Gov. Murphy orders N.J. schools closed until May 15 to slow coronavirus spread," April 16, 2020
  23. ↑ CBS Philadelphia, "Coronavirus In New Jersey: Gov. Murphy Closing All Schools, Casinos, Restaurants As COVID-19 Cases Jump To 178," March 16, 2020
  24. ↑ NJ.com, "N.J. lifts travel advisory that required COVID quarantine, Murphy announces," May 17, 2021
  25. ↑ NJ.com, "N.J. lifts travel advisory that required COVID quarantine, Murphy announces," May 17, 2021
  26. ↑ State of New Jersey, "Governor Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines," March 5, 2021
  27. ↑ North Jersey, "NJ drops travel advisory metrics but still urges quarantining as COVID-19 cases rise," November 25, 2020
  28. ↑ Hartford Courant, "New York, New Jersey COVID-19 quarantine list grows to 35 states, territories," October 20, 2020
  29. ↑ Democrat and Chronicle, "New York, New Jersey COVID-19 quarantine list grows to 35 states, territories," October 6, 2020
  30. ↑ NBC New York, "5 More States Added to Tri-State Quarantine List as U.S. COVID-19 Cases Near 7 Million," September 22, 2020
  31. ↑ KTVZ, "Six states removed from CT’s travel advisory list, Puerto Rico added," September 15, 2020
  32. ↑ NBC New York, "4 More States Land on Quarantine List as NYC Debuts New Enforcement Measure," September 8, 2020
  33. ↑ Newsday, "Five states removed from New York's travel quarantine list, one territory added," August 25, 2020
  34. ↑ NBC Connecticut, "Alaska, Delaware Added to List of COVID-19 Hot Spots That Require CT Residents to Quarantine," August 18, 2020
  35. ↑ NBC New York, "Hawaii, Virgin Islands Added to Quarantine List as NY Virus Numbers Remain in Check," August 11, 2020
  36. ↑ Yahoo News, "Connecticut Again Expands Travel Quarantine List," August 4, 2020
  37. ↑ Yahoo Money, "Only 13 states escape New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut's coronavirus travel restrictions," July 28, 2020
  38. ↑ CBS News, "Travelers from nearly two-thirds of U.S. states will now have to self-quarantine when entering New York," July 21, 2020
  39. ↑ NBC New York, "22 States Now on Tri-State Quarantine List as Cuomo Ups Ante With New NY Emergency Order," July 14, 2020
  40. ↑ CNY Central, "Four more states added to New York travel advisory for mandatory quarantine, one removed," July 14, 2020
  41. ↑ Yahoo Money, "New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut expand coronavirus travel restrictions," July 7, 2020
  42. ↑ CNN, "NY, NJ and CT expand quarantine advisories for travelers from 8 more states with high coronavirus rates," June 30, 2020
  43. ↑ New York Times, "N.Y. Will Impose Quarantine on Visitors From States With Big Outbreaks," June 24, 2020
  44. ↑ New Jersey Office of the Governor, "Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Eliminating Mask Requirement in Outdoor Public Spaces," accessed May 18, 2021
  45. ↑ New Jersey Office of the governor, "Governor Murphy Lifts Major COVID-19 Restrictions, Moves Forward with Most Significant Reopening Steps to Date," May 24, 2021
  46. ↑ United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, "Stepien v. Gabe: Amended Complaint," July 9, 2021
  47. ↑ United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, "Children’s Health Defense, Inc. v. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Verified Complaint," August 16, 2021
  48. ↑ My Central Jersey, "Rutgers faces lawsuit over COVID vaccine mandate for students," August 17, 2021
  49. ↑ NBC Philadelphia, "NJ Gov. Murphy to Quarantine After Family Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus," February 10, 2021
  50. ↑ The Jersey Journal, "Jersey City councilman tests positive for coronavirus; another in ICU with symptoms," March 27, 2020
  51. ↑ NJ Advance Media, "N.J. Assemblyman tests positive for coronavirus, first elected state official to become infected," March 21, 2020
  52. ↑ Business Insider, "Congresswoman says she tested positive for COVID-19 after sheltering during Capitol coup attempt with 'several colleagues who refused to wear masks," January 11, 2021
  53. ↑ New York Post, "Rep. Bill Pascrell tests positive for COVID, says it ‘spreads like wildfire’," December 30, 2021
  54. ↑ Tap into Newark, "Newark Mayor Tests Positive for COVID, Credits Vaccine for Lack of Symptoms," December 23, 2021
  55. ↑ Hudson Daily Voice, "Jersey City Mayor Tests Positive For COVID," December 23, 2021
  56. ↑ The Guardian, "Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker test positive for Covid amid US Omicron surge," December 19, 2021
  57. ↑ NJ.com, "Jersey City Councilman Michael Yun, 65, achieved the American Dream," April 6, 2020
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