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Democrat,
Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced a statewide “Stay at Home” order and closed all non-essential businesses today, all in his efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19/Coronavirus. These actions are not taken lightly, but they are essential to make sure we “bend the curve” and fight back against this pandemic. Governor Murphy’s remarks summed up the situation well:
“From day one, we’ve made a commitment to be guided by the facts and take any action necessary to protect the health and safety of New Jersey’s nine million residents,” said Governor Murphy. “We know the virus spreads through person-to person contact, and the best way to prevent further exposure is to limit our public interactions to only the most essential purposes. This is a time for us all to come together in one mission to ‘flatten the curve’ and slow – and eventually halt – the spread of coronavirus.”
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For a full list of business closings and all other Coronavirus resources, Governor Murphy and his team also launched a new website today to act as an information hub. Visit covid19.nj.gov and check back regularly for updates. [[link removed]]
According to Governor Murphy’s order, all non essential businesses must close by 9:00pm on Saturday, March 21. The following businesses are considered essential and will remain open, but customers and employees must practice social distancing:
*
Grocery
stores,
farmer's
markets
and
farms
that
sell
directly
to
customers,
and
other
food
stores,
including
retailers
that
offer
a
varied
assortment
of
foods
comparable
to
what
exists
at
a
grocery
store;
*
Pharmacies
and
medical
marijuana
dispensaries;
*
Medical
supply
stores;
*
Gas
stations;
*
Convenience
stores;
*
Ancillary
stores
within
healthcare
facilities;
*
Hardware
and
home
improvement
stores;
*
Banks
and
other
financial
institutions;
*
Laundromats
and
dry-cleaning
services;
*
Stores
that
principally
sell
supplies
for
children
under
five
years;
*
Pet
stores;
*
Liquor
stores;
*
Car
dealerships,
but
only
for
auto
maintenance
and
repair,
and
auto
mechanics;
*
Printing
and
office
supply
shops;
*
Mail
and
delivery
stores.
Additionally, restaurants will continue to remain open for takeout and delivery service only. For any questions, visit covid19.nj.gov. [[link removed]]
Be well,
Chairman John Currie
Paid for by the New Jersey Democratic State Committee.
New Jersey Democratic State Committee
194-196 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
United States
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