Confirmed cases of Coronavirus increased to 178 in New Jersey. 3 people have died. New York State has a total of 950 cases, 463 in New York City. 5 people have died. Pennsylvania has 76 cases 1 case in Pike County and 0 deaths. Governor Murphy announced New Jersey would soon have 2 drive through testing centers. One at Bergen County Community College and another at PNC Bank Arts Center.
Yesterday the governors of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania issued unprecedented restrictions as cases increased in each state. Governor Murphy and Governor Cuomo ordered a series of restrictions jointly for both states. In New Jersey and New York: All schools will be closed indefinitely, Bars, restaurants, movie theaters and casinos must be closed. Bars and restaurants can be open for delivery and take out only but must be close by 8 PM. Non essential retail businesses must close by 8 PM. Gatherings of 50 or more people are prohibited. Non essential travel is prohibited between 8 PM and 5 AM. In New Jersey State Parks will remain open but indoor facilities including bathrooms will be closed. In Pennsylvania dine in facilities in 5 counties near Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg have been ordered closed and all non-essential stores have been asked to close. Statewide driver testing centers are closed and road construction is suspended. For now, you won't get a ticket if your license or registration expires.
Superior Court proceedings in Sussex County will be done through phone or video conferencing with very limited exceptions until further notice. The Sussex County Sheriff's office has suspended foreclosure sales and evictions for the next 30 days.
If you are unemployed or potentially unemployed by the restrictions announced by Governors Murphy and Cuomo yesterday here is some information about collecting benefits. New York State has waved the 7 day waiting period to start collecting benefits. New Jersey state law allows people who are out of work because of a public health emergency to immediately use their earned paid sick time. If you loose hours but still ave some work. You might be able to collect partial benefits. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania will evaluate each case on an individual basis.