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Murphy: NJ Reserves Right To Another Shutdown, New Restrictions On Gatherings Are Here Murphy: NJ Reserves Right To Another Shutdown, New Restrictions On Gatherings Are Here
Murphy: NJ Reserves Right To Another Shutdown, New Restrictions On Gatherings Are Here The highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic were reported over the weekend in New Jersey: 4,450. While there isn't one number that would catapult the state into another shutdown, Gov. Phil Murphy said he's not ruling it out as an option. "Do we reserve the right to shut everything down?" the governor said in a Monday morning interview with WPIX. "Sadly, with these numbers we have to." On Monday afternoon, state officials are expected to announce another change: New limits on private indoor and outdoor gatherings.  Indoor gatherings will be …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'We Want Our Kids In School': Displeased Parents Protest Closure Of Bergen County District 'We Want Our Kids In School': Displeased Parents Protest Closure Of Bergen County District
'We Want Our Kids In School': Displeased Parents Protest Closure Of Bergen County District The shutdown of an entire Bergen County school district due to COVID-19 has some parents protesting, many seeking answers and nearly three dozen calling for the superintendent's removal. The Westwood Regional School District community -- servicing Westwood and Washington Township -- was made aware of three, related COVID-19 cases in the middle, high school and central office on Oct. 14.  The individuals were instructed to quarantine, as were close contacts. In-person learning continued as usual for all others. That is, until Sunday, Oct. 18, when Superintendent Dr. Ray G…

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by Cecilia Levine