The PPE Supplier Registry connects suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) that can prevent the spread of COVID-19 with potential buyers. Wholesale vendors with PPE inventory such as surgi...

As of May 18, all construction projects may resume. Construction projects must follow appropriate mitigation requirements, as outlined below. Construction projects must adopt policies that include,...

COVID-19 BUSINESS INFORMATION HUB For detailed information on COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus and its impact on businesses, visit the State of New Jersey COVID-19 business information hub. There you'll ...

The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub.

The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub.

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Currently, only child care centers that exclusively serve the children of essential workers are allowed to remain open. Parents who are essential workers as defined by the Executive Order No. 110 c...

Beginning June 22, organized sports activities will be able to restart. At that time, they will be limited to outdoor activities that do not involve person-to-person contact or routinely entail ind...

Federal Courts By order of U.S. Chief District Judge Freda L. Wolfson, all civil and criminal jury selections and jury trials will be postponed until August 31, 2020. In addition, the Court orders ...

Yes, but be sure to practice social distancing by staying at least six-feet away from others. All State Parks and Forests have re-opened. Individuals should wear a face covering and only attend par...

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...

DELIVERIES Packages There is low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures. COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through clos...

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...

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 ...

State Parks State parks are open for passive recreation, including fishing, hunting, boating, canoeing, hiking, walking and running, biking, birding, and horseback riding. Individuals are strongly ...

Community gardens may reopen so long as they implement reasonable restrictions that reduce physical interaction including limiting parking to 50% of maximum capacity and prohibiting parking in unde...

Executive Order No. 148 makes it possible for the professional sports teams which train or play in New Jersey to return to training camps or even competition, if their leagues move in that directio...

Houses of worship must comply with the limits on gatherings. Indoor gatherings must be limited to 10 people, and social distancing protocols are strongly recommended. When social distancing is not ...

Car gatherings, including drive-in movies, religious services, and drive-through farms or safaris do not violate the Governor's ban on gatherings. Attendees must remain in their same car throughout...

Golf courses may re-open, so long as they adopt minimum social distancing policies that include: Implementing electronic or telephone reservation and payment systems while still providing options ...

In some circumstances, New Jerseyans may gather - but only in compliance with the limits placed on gatherings. Indoor gatherings must be limited to 10 people, and social distancing protocols are st...

Charter fishing services, for-hire vessels, and watercraft rental businesses can open on Sunday, May 17 at 6 am, while following required social distancing measures. Charter fishing services and fo...

Marriage Licenses 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 pu...

End-Of-Life This is a difficult time to be away from loved ones and the Department of Health recognizes there are some circumstances where support is essential, which is why we have made some accom...

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...

All New Jerseyans should stay home as much as possible to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19. During this difficult time, we encourage the use of the many free or low-cost online communicat...

To slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, recreational and entertainment businesses are closed, non-essential retail stores are limited to curbside pickup, and all other businesses must follow...

Beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores in New Jersey can reopen on Friday, May 22, permitted that social distancing measures are followed. Restaurants and bars are still limited to delivery and...

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...

Your information is confidential. Your name will not be released to your contacts or your COVID-19 status – that information will only be known to public health officials and our local partners, ...

COVID-19 has devastated long-term care facilities and nursing homes in New Jersey and across the nation. In an effort to protect the lives of residents and staff at these facilities, the State has ...

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...

Answer the phone and speak with the contact tracer. The reason you have been called is because you may have come into contact with an individual confirmed to have COVID-19. Contact tracers are here...

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. Most renewals of driver licens...

All elective surgeries or invasive procedures, both medical and dental, were suspended in New Jersey on March 27. These will be permitted to resume on Tuesday, May 26. The Department of Health has ...

On March 9, Governor Murphy declared both a state of emergency and a public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to save lives, Governo...

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...

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...

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...

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

Sales and Deliveries of Alcoholic Beverages and Cocktails Holders of certain licenses and permit holders can sell alcoholic beverages for takeout or delivery. Businesses with plenary retail consump...

Election Dates 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, th...

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)...

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...

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...

For contact tracing purposes, a "close contact" is anyone who was within six feet of you for more than 10 minutes starting two days before you first had symptoms. Source: Governor's Remarks 5/12/20...

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...

The Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing presents a new communications card in English and in Spanish for deaf and hard of hearing individuals needing to communicate about coronavirus. Governor Mur...

As testing of individuals for COVID-19 increases, so does the need for contact tracers to conduct interviews with individuals who may have come into contact with those who tested positive. It is es...

Your participation is crucial. Creating the Community Contact Tracing Corps will rely heavily on all of us. If you test positive, we need you to share your close contacts. That information is used ...

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...

"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...

Blood Drives Blood drives can continue to operate 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 b...

Yes. You can fill out your census form online here. NOTE: The deadline to complete your census form has been movedfrom July 31 to October 31. The Census is more than just a population count. It's t...

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...

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...

Job Seekers If you've lost your job and are seeking help, refer to this guide that will help you connect to benefits and resources you may need while trying to safely get back to work as well as ti...

Find contact information and resources here.

You should contact your local school district to check on the process for certifying employment certificates or "working papers". Executive Order 135 allows minors seeking to certify working papers...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

NOTE: The Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness has warned of an increase in contact tracing scams via text. New Jersey contact tracers will never ask for your social security number or sens...

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...

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...

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. Source: https://www.state.nj.us/heal...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 --...

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...

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...

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...

The Department of Health is maintaining a dashboard with information about COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, including deaths, numbers of cases, and locations. Source:https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/...

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.

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...

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...

To prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, Governor Murphy has issued a series of Executive Orders beginning in March 20 that required many non-essential retail businesses to close and direc...

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...

NOTE: The Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness has warned of an increase in contact tracing scams via text. New Jersey contact tracers will never ask for your social security number or sens...

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,...

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. Source:https://nj.gov/governor...

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...

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 New Jersey Department of Health maintains both an interactive map and a printable directory of local health departments and local health officers.

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...

The State of New Jersey has created a benefits eligibility tool to help you understand what benefits programs and job protections are available to you during the COVID-19 outbreak. You can also vis...

Health Insurance: If you do not have health insurance, or lose coverage, you may be eligible for free or low-cost coverage through NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance progr...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

If you've lost your job and are seeking help, refer to this general guide that will help you connect to benefits and resources you may need while trying to safely get back to work as well as tips f...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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

In partnership with the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, the Department of Health has issued guidance for pregnant individuals and health care providers to ensure they can obtain safe and ...

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...

Health Care Professionals and Public Health Providers For health care professionals and public health providers, the New Jersey Department of Health has published several resources on COVID-19 incl...

Thank you for your interest in serving the State of New Jersey and helping to save lives during this public health crisis. Qualified health, mental health, and other related professionals who wish ...

Persons needing 911 services or transportation to the hospital have been told to let EMS and other first responders know they have COVID-19 symptoms and to wear a mask. If they do not have a face m...

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

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...

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...

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...

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a health condition appearing in children in the United States and elsewhere. Some doctors think the condition is related to having coronavir...

State Government 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 bil...

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...

To ensure 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 students...

All New Jersey school buildings will remain closed for in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and all students and faculty will continue with remote-learning. Private ...

For questions about educator certification or the New Jersey Department of Education's Education Preparation Programs, please see the Department's resource page on Educator Preparation Programs and...

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...

As part of the State's plan to safely restart the economy, we are implementing a comprehensive contact tracing program. For more information, visit the New Jersey Contact Tracing Information Page o...

Antibodies are produced by the body to fight infection and can be found in the blood. If a person's blood is found to have antibodies to a particular virus or bacteria, then it is likely they were ...

Testing is prioritized for individuals who are experiencing CDC-recognized symptoms of COVID-19, health care workers and first responders, personnel in congregate living settings, and those who hav...

If you went to a state-wide community-based FEMA testing site (The PNC Arts Center or the Bergen Community College sites): You will receive a call from 1-833-447-0001 (Caller ID: "Results Center") ...

In order to be eligible for testing at one of the two state-wide community-based testing sites, opened in partnership with FEMA, individuals must be current New Jersey residents. Testing is priorit...

To get tested at one of the two state-wide community-based testing sites, you must be a New Jersey resident. At this time, testing is prioritized for individuals who are experiencing CDC-recognized...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...