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New COVID-19 restrictions possible as cases numbers rise

Gov. Murphy says 'everything's on the table' to stem the coronavirus

12/17/2021

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New COVID-19 restrictions possible as cases numbers rise

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Gov. Murphy says 'everything's on the table' to stem the coronavirus

Gov. Phil Murphy is not pulling the trigger on tougher COVID-19-related restrictions just yet, but he acknowledged that rising case numbers in NJ could soon bring back mandates — like limiting indoor capacity. Murphy said “everything's on the table” to stem the coronavirus. On Friday, COVID-19 cases topped 6,000 for a second day.

12/17/2021

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