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On the morning of Friday, May 28, things in New Jersey felt almost back to normal.
Mandates on indoor mask-wearing for those who are fully-vaccinated and social distancing guidelines were lifted for most public settings for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Businesses such as restaurants, bars, shopping centers, gyms and movie theaters can operate at full capacity and those who are vaccinated don't have to wear a mask.
Those establishments are permitted to operate at full capacity and don't have to implement social distancing guidelines -- but can, Murphy said, if they want to.
Gov. Phil Murphy waited to ease restrictions until more New Jersey residents were vaccinated. He did so just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.
Residents who are not fully-vaccinated are required to follow CDC guidelines and mask up, and urged to get the COVID-19 shot.
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