TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 200 on Saturday, November 21.
The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, and October 24.
“Despite the hope that is on the horizon, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over,”said Governor Murphy in a press statement.“We continue to utilize all resources available and will need the ability to do so as we battle this virus through the second wave that has enveloped our nation and our state.”
Executive Order No. 200 extends all Executive Orders issued under the Governor’s authority under the Emergency Health Powers Act.
NEW JERSEY #COVID19 UPDATE:
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 21, 2020
➡️4,679 new positive cases
➡️302,039 cumulative total cases
➡️34 new confirmed deaths
➡️14,934 total deaths
The numbers speak for themselves. Please take this seriously. Wear a mask. Social distance. Avoid large gatherings.https://t.co/JW1q8awGh7 pic.twitter.com/u1jnlFoZiJ