Statement from Governor Murphy on Four Passengers from Cruise Ship Docked in Bayonne

All four passengers tested negative for novel coronavirus. New Jersey currently has no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and the risk to residents remains low.

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NJDOH Statement on Mandatory Quarantine Order

On February 4, an asymptomatic individual who traveled from China to Newark Liberty International Airport was issued a mandatory quarantine order.

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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Coronavirus Task Force

The Task Force will coordinate all State efforts to appropriately prepare for and respond to the public health hazard posed by the novel coronavirus. 

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Department of Health Issues 3 Companies Permits to Grow Medical Marijuana

11 Alternative Treatment Centers statewide are now permitted to grow medical marijuana.

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EMS Task Force Receives $650K Emergency Preparedness Grant

The grant begins July 1 and will further strengthen, enhance and integrate the state’s healthcare and public health preparedness activities through the Hospital Preparedness Program.

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First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces Partnership to Develop Statewide Strategic Plan to Reduce New Jersey’s Mortality Rate by Fifty Percent and Eliminate Racial Disparities in Birth Outcomes

The strategic plan will aim to reduce New Jersey’s maternal mortality rate by fifty percent and eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes

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New Jersey Becomes First State in the Nation to Impose Permanent Ban on Flavored Vape Products

Governor Murphy signed legislation to make NJ the first state in the nation to impose a permanent ban on flavored vape products. 

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