“You can be quite safe by taking reasonable precautions,” said state medical director Dr. Edward Lifshitz.

CDC calling Passaic County’s COVID level 'high'

Health officials track several respiratory viruses, expect more hospitalizations ahead

The mandate was reinstated due to rising COVID-19 cases

Tahesha Way says 211,000 voters have already returned vote-by-mail primary ballots

Business leaders more likely to worry about inflation than vaccination

NJ Transit made masks optional on all its buses and trains

Monmouth University Poll also shows residents continue to give Gov. Murphy high marks for his pandemic response

Monmouth University Polling Institute's latest national poll focuses on several pandemic-related issues

‘What’s happening is we feel extremely left behind’

Local efforts spring up to help those in need

NY data shows the vaccine’s ability to prevent infections in young children drops to 12% after about a month

There's some confusion over some of the guidelines

Persichilli says masks ‘remain an important part of a layered approach against COVID-19’

Statewide mask mandate for schools ends on March 7

But some school workers are concerned about the removal of such protective measures

Gov. Murphy announced the state mandate for masks in schools will end March 7

Critics argue the lag isn't necessary, should be done immediately

Reactions from school leaders on where they stand

Some restaurants are thriving on take-out-only model during pandemic