The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has created a Supplier Registration Form to create a registry of potential suppliers of critical PPE, medical devices (e.g., ventilators) and o...

The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub. Updated/Reviewed: 3/29/20

The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub. Updated/Reviewed: 3/26/20

For information on COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus and its impact on businesses, please visit the State of New Jersey COVID-19 business information hub at https://cv.business.nj.gov. You'll find informa...

Non-essential construction projects must cease, effective Friday, April 10, 2020, at 8 p.m. If your business is conducting construction deemed essential, that construction may continue; these const...

The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub. Reviewed/Updated: 3/22/2020

All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agencies, road testing, and inspection facilities remain closed to the public as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, through Monday, May 11. Most r...

No one should be denied access to health care. The Department of Health operates a 24-hour complaint hotline where patients, health care facility employees and other members of the public may file ...

Thank you for your interest in helping to save lives and respond to this public health crisis. Whether you have specialized skills to offer, critical supplies, or just your time, the State of New J...

Many grant opportunities are available to a broad spectrum of applicants, including small businesses, for-profit companies and non-profit organizations (NPOs), institutes of higher education (IHEs)...

The State of New Jersey has passed legislation that prohibits an employer -- during the ongoing Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency -- from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employ...

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 121, allowing an increase in the maximum weight limit on certain interstate highways and toll roads from 80,000 pounds (40 tons) tons to 92,000 pounds (46...

Yes, on March 9, 2020, Governor Murphy declared both a state of emergency and a public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 7, Governor Murphy extended the public health stat...

Long term care facilities in New Jersey, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, are required to report many communicable disease cases, including COVID-19, to their local health depa...

Yes, you can donate blood in New Jersey. The CDC encourages people who are well to continue to donate blood if they are able, even if they are practicing social distancing because of COVID-19. The ...

Yes, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 113 which formally authorizes Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, New Jersey State Police Superintendent, to commandeer medical supplies and equipment neces...

Starting Monday, April 6, children throughout New Jersey will be able to tune into NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, for NJTV Learning Live, a program featuring lessons taught by New Je...

Income and Corporation Business Taxes Yes. The state income tax filing deadline and the corporation business tax filing deadline have both been extended from April 15 to July 15, as part of the Sta...

New Jersey thanks you for your help in providing housing for medical and healthcare volunteers that are supporting New Jersey's COVID-19 response. If you or your organization is willing to donate o...

Governor Murphy's briefings and press conferences related to the State's response to the COVID-19 pandemic are livestreamed via the Governor's YouTube channel.

Yes, microbreweries are allowed to conduct home deliveries to their customers. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control previously enforced a ruling prohibiting home delivery. As of March 30, the...

To report any instance of price gouging, hoarding of medical supplies, charity scams, procurement fraud, scam calls, or any other related unlawful activity, please call 866-720-5721 or email disast...

Governor Murphy announced the formation of the New Jersey COVID-19 Fraud Task Force, a joint federal-state effort to investigate and prosecute unlawful and misleading activities related to COVID-19...

How does the CARES Act help me or my business? The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27, contains provisions that support individuals ...

Customers If you are quarantined or in home isolation, do not leave your home. If you need essential goods or services while in isolation, refer to this article. If you must leave home to access e...

On March 19, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 106, which states that any lessee, tenant, homeowner, or any other person shall not be removed from a residential property as the resul...

"Register Ready -- New Jersey's Special Needs Registry for Disasters" allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs, and their families, friends, caregivers and assoc...

The Governor's Office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the New Jersey State Police have identified three locations where field medical stations can be established to activate 1,000 additional...

No. They should stay home. They should not go. Instead of connecting in-person, we encourage New Jerseyans to use the many free or low-cost online communications tools that exist. Executive Order 1...

The springtime administration of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), ACCESS for ELLs, and the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment have been cancelled. On March 24, 2020, Governo...

You can report a possible violation of any Executive Order using this online form: https://covid19.nj.gov/violation. Some examples of Executive Order violations include: A non-essential business t...

If you are told to self-monitor by public health staff, you should follow their recommendation. Self-monitoring is a strategy to reduce the spread of the virus. Updated/Reviewed: 3/24/20 Source: ht...

Yes, Chinese food is safe to eat. Residents should help fight stigma and misinformation. People of Asian descent, including Chinese Americans, are not more likely to get coronavirus than anyone els...

It is recommended to close off areas used by anyone who is ill or has symptoms and wait as long as practical before beginning cleaning and disinfection to minimize potential for exposure to respira...

Exercising near your home is encouraged for mental and physical health as long as you maintain proper social distancing practices by staying six feet away. However, all state and county parks are c...

Taxis and ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft remain in operation. However, the Governor has directed all residents to stay at home to minimize the spread of COVID-19 with few exceptions. Resi...

Businesses across New Jersey are looking to hire THOUSANDS OF WORKERS, including those who lost their jobs or have had hours reduced as a result of COVID19. Learn more about who is hiring in your c...

Effective Monday, April 13 at 8 pm, all NJ TRANSIT and private carriers are directed to limit capacity and to adapt additional mitigation measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Workers and rider...

Water Governor Murphy has announced that all municipal and private-sector water utilities in New Jersey have voluntarily agreed to suspend shut-offs during this COVID19 emergency. No New Jerseyan s...

The Diabetes Foundation has opened a hotline for individuals living with all types of diabetes to receive a free two-week Diabetes Backup Emergency Supply Kit and Diabetes Emergency Insulin Adminis...

The State has created a website to distinguish between facts and rumors/disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. The site features unclassified intelligence products on COVID-19 disinformation, ...

In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The or...

The New Jersey Department of Health maintains both an interactive map and a printable directory of local health departments and local health officers. Updated/Reviewed: 3/21/20

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a series of steps that you can take to protect yourself. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is though...

Expanding access to COVID-19 testing is a core principle of New Jersey's recovery plan for promoting public health and restoring economic health. New Jersey is: increasing diagnostic testing capac...

The primary election originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 has been rescheduled and will now be held on Tuesday, July 7. This includes primaries for President, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of...

Telehealth or telemedicine allows you to have a live video consultation with your doctor without visiting their office in person. During the COVID-19 emergency, telehealth is quickly becoming a wid...

As of Wednesday, April 1, only child care centers that exclusively serve the children of essential workers are allowed to remain open. Emergency child care centers that remain open must abide by ne...

Find contact information and resources here. Updated/Reviewed: 3/24/2020

New Jersey has temporarily closed congregate day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Division of Developmental Disabilities has issued guidance and publis...

Temporary Visitation Suspension As of March 14, the Department of Corrections is temporarily suspending visits. To mitigate the impact of the temporary measure, the Department is increasing access ...

In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, the Governor has issued Executive Order No. 107 which prohibits all gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrat...

Funerals and other memorial services that involve in-person gatherings may not take place at this time. In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, the Governor has...

Federal Student Loans To provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency, under the CARES ACT, federal student loan borrowers are automatically being placed in an ad...

No, unfortunately not. Though we may naturally wish to come together, we must find a way to observe these celebrations and festivals separately. Residents should consult with their local houses of ...

Yes, but be sure to practice social distancing by staying at least six-feet away from others. All state and county parks are closed. Updates on 2020 spring trout stocking, including closures of sta...

Yes. A new emergency law allows notaries and authorized officials to execute remote notarial acts during the current public health emergency. For remote notarization, the New Jersey Treasury has is...

Those seeking a marriage license should apply for one in the New Jersey municipality where either party resides. The license is valid throughout New Jersey. However, due to the public health emerge...

Yes. People can still move into new residences, but should continue to maintain proper social distancing practices and good hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Posted/Updated: 3/23/20 Source...

Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The order provides for certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or ser...

In an effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The or...

No. Under Governor Murphy's Executive Order 107, the "stay at home" order, New Jersey residents can leave their homes and drive on state roads for the following reasons: Obtaining goods or service...

UPDATE: Governor Murphy's stay-at-home Executive Order, which has been in effect since March 21st, will remain in effect in its entirety until further notice. The Governor has outlined his vision t...

Effective as of 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, all elective surgeries or invasive procedures, both medical and dental, are suspended. All medical and dental operations that can be delayed withou...

Health Insurance If you do not have health insurance or lose coverage, you may be eligible for free or low-cost coverage (www.njfamilycare.org) through NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's publicly funded h...

Deliveries There is low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures. Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread most ofte...

The Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing has created several resources including access tips on getting treatment for COVID-19, a COVID-19 communication card in English and Spanish, as well as regu...

Our first responders and health care workers are saving lives every day -- so can you. Your family, your friends, your neighbors -- their lives are literally in your hands. Here's how you can do yo...

Thank you for your interest in helping the State respond to the unprecedented challenges raised by COVID-19. Technology professionals and firms that would like to support the State's COVID-19 respo...

The Department of Health has instructed all local public health officers to share limited information about addresses where an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 (but not the names of any ...

Federal Courts By order of U.S. Chief District Judge Freda L. Wolfson, "all civil and criminal jury selections and jury trials in the District of New Jersey scheduled to begin before April 30" are ...

No curfew has been issued as all residents have been directed to stay at home until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Only under certain exceptions may residents leave their homes,...

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services has issued guidance to Opioid Treatment Programs on reducing the incidence and transmission of COVID-19 at facilities, planning for staff shorta...

Yes. You can fill out your census form online here. The Census is more than just a population count. It's the data that the federal government and the state government rely upon to make decisions t...

Our state and nation have never been in a fight like this before. Our first responders and health care workers are saving lives every day -- so can you. Your family, your friends, your neighbors --...

To slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, Governor Murphy has ordered the closure of all non-essential retail businesses all recreational and entertainment businesses, and all non-essential co...

If you are unable to come to an agreement or settle the issue on your own, try seeking mediation. If immediate and permanent harm will occur if your case isn't heard immediately, you can file your ...

To prevent the further spread of coronavirus, Governor Murphy has ordered all non-essential retail businesses to close and any employee who can do their job remotely should be working remotely. You...

Governor Murphy has signed an executive order extending the grace period for residents unable to pay their insurance premiums because of a loss of income or other negative impact as a result of the...

Parents are encouraged to consider temporary guardianship options for their children in the event they become sick or incapacitated with COVID-19. The New Jersey Department of Children and Families...

In response to COVID-19, the Department of Human Services and the Division of Developmental Disabilities have: provided flexibility to families to quickly hire workers and worked closely with prog...

Survivors of domestic violence can call the New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233). The hotline provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services, in...

NOTE: It's important to prevent stigma and discrimination in the workplace. Employees should not make determinations of risk based on race or country of origin and be sure to maintain confidentiali...

GENERAL INFORMATION At this time, testing is prioritized for individuals who are sick with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath where they need hospitalization, those who are close cont...

For anyone who has PPE they wish to donate like N95 respirators, face shields, protective goggles, surgical masks, or other protective equipment, visit covid19.nj.gov/ppedonations. Businesses and n...

The Department of Health is maintaining a dashboard with information about COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, including deaths, numbers of cases, and locations. Updated/Reviewed: 3/31/2020 Source:https:...

Executive Orders issued by Governor Murphy can be found here. Administrative Orders issued by the State of New Jersey can be found here.

Governor Murphy signed an executive order directing all flags across New Jersey be lowered to half-staff indefinitely to honor those we have lost -- and those we will lose -- as a result of this pa...

Health Care Coverage and Resources No one in New Jersey should hesitate to get tested, regardless of immigration status or insurance coverage. Testing for COVID-19-related services will not be at a...

Veterans and their families can check on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs public-facing website for the most current information: www.va.gov/coronavirus Guidance from local VA medical facili...

Unemployment Insurance Benefits: If your work has been affected by COVID-19, you likely qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Eligibility has been expanded, compensation has been increased b...

NOTE: NJ's Unemployment Insurance system is experiencing record levels of demand due to coronavirus and all in-person services statewide are currently closed due to the virus. We're working quickly...

If you are quarantined or in home isolation, do not leave your home. Many pharmacies and grocery stores offer delivery. Please use these services to the extent possible. A friend or relative may al...

First, visit nj.gov/labor and read about the state and federal laws and benefit programs that may apply to you. There you will also find a helpful chart clarifying different COVID-19 scenarios and ...

With NJ ABLE, individuals with disabilities can save for qualified disability expenses without losing eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid. Visit https://savewithable....

ReachNJ is a 24-hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week addictions hotline where people who have Substance Use Disorder or friends and family can get assistance and support from live, New Jersey-based, trained ad...

New Jersey has an online application and screening tool, NJHelps, that can be used to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insuranc...

Please do not apply for benefits if you continue to be paid by your employer during COVID-19. Updated/Reviewed: 3/23/2020 Source: https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml

The New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children, or WIC, is a successful public health nutrition program that provides wholesome nutrition, education and community supp...

Self-employed, independent contractors, and gig workers: The recently enacted CARES ACT extends unemployment benefits to freelancers, gig workers and independent contractors, who typically are not ...

Your landlord cannot remove you from your home during this emergency. On March 19, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 106, which states that any lessee, tenant, homeowner or any other...

To protect the health and safety of the older residents, the State has taken several steps including: Temporarily allowing supervising nurses to conduct required plan-of-care evaluations by phone ...

New Jersey residents experiencing homelessness should call 2-1-1 for help. 2-1-1 community resource specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can help clients who speak many diffe...

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) coordinates the statewide Legal Services system, which provides free legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans for their civil legal problems. For free legal ...

The NJ MentalHealthCares Help Line offers telephone counseling, emotional support, information and assistance in helping to get behavioral health services needed by you or a loved one. For assistan...

On March 28, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 111, directing designated health care facilities to report on a daily basis to the Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Managemen...

On Saturday, March 28, Governor Phil Murphy detailed two new initiatives that will assist health care organizations with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor announced a $140 mil...

Qualified health, mental health, and related professionals who wish to increase the state's healthcare capacity by treating seriously ill coronavirus patients may fill out the Healthcare Profession...

Persons needing 911 services or transportation to the hospital have been told to let EMS and others know they have COVID-19 symptoms and to wear a mask. If they do not have a face mask, give them o...

The Department of Health has placed these documents on its Legal and Regulatory Compliance website at https://nj.gov/health/legal/covid19/. Updated/Reviewed: 4/4/20 Source: https://nj.gov/health/le...

In a joint letter to commercial laboratory operators, Jared M. Maples, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the Chair of the New Jersey Domestic Security Prep...

Thank you for your interest in serving the State of New Jersey and helping your neighbors through this health crisis. Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 112, authorizing the Divisi...

For health care professionals and public health providers, the New Jersey Department of Health has published several resources on COVID-19 including: Surveillance criteria and testing for COVID-19...

The first and most important measure you should take protect yourself and others from COVID-19 remains to stay at home and to follow social distancing guidelines. If you must leave your home: The C...

A package of new initiatives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority includes a grant program for small businesses, a zero-interest loan program for mid-size companies, support for priva...

The current fiscal year deadline will be extended to September 30. The Senate, General Assembly, and Governor's Office will work together to enact a supplemental appropriations bill to carry govern...

The Civil Service Commission has published a general FAQ document that covers a range of information and guidance for New Jersey State employees. Topics covered include: Leave rules if you are fee...

To further strengthen the ability of New Jersey's public workforce to respond to COVID-19, Governor Murphy signed an executive order allowing retirees to return to State and local government employ...

All schools will remain closed through at least Friday, May 15. The situation continues to change rapidly, so for the latest updates visit: https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/ The Department of E...

For questions about educator certification or the New Jersey Department of Education's Education Preparation Programs, please see the Department's FAQ document. Posted/Updated: 4/7/20 Source: https...

To ensure that no child goes hungry during this public health emergency, the New Jersey Department of Education is working with school officials to continue distributing free meals for eligible stu...

COMMUNITY-BASED TESTING SITES In partnership with FEMA, New Jersey has opened two community-based testing sites for any New Jersey resident who is experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness. In o...

In order to be eligible for testing at community-based testing sites, individuals must be current New Jersey residents and meet specific testing criteria: fever of at least 99.6°F and respiratory ...

No. At this time, testing is prioritized for individuals who are sick with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath where they need hospitalization, those who are close contacts of confirme...

Sick people should remain home. Testing is only recommended for individuals with symptoms that require hospitalization or individuals who are close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Testing for...

You must meet the following criteria to be tested for COVID-19 at a Community Testing site. To get tested at a Community Testing site, you must: be a New Jersey Resident be experiencing symptoms o...

No. Being the contact of someone who has close contact with a person who has COVID-19 does not warrant testing. For example, if you have a coworker whose family member is a confirmed case, you woul...

If you have health insurance, you are asked to bring it. Testing is covered by insurance. However, healthcare/medical insurance is not a requirement to be tested. Find a local testing center near y...

If you went to a community-based or FEMA "drive-through" testing site You will receive a call from 1-833-447-0001 (Caller ID: "Results Center") with your test results in 3-5 days. Please answer the...

No, you can not get tested for COVID-19 by taking yourself to a commercial laboratory. A commercial laboratory will not perform a COVID-19 test unless they have an order from a health care provider...

The State chose dynamic data models that take into account what we are seeing on the ground at a local level. New Jersey uses an ensemble of models which allow us to: Capture trends at a zip code ...

Working with a team of leading data scientists and epidemiologists, the State is using several dynamic epidemiology and growth models to predict the spread of the virus and the need for hospital be...

Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The order provides for certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or ser...