New restrictions in New Jersey after 'devastating' numbers
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on Tuesday following "devastating" COVID-19 numbers.
The state has 3,877 new COVID-19 cases, he said, bringing its total to over 260,000.
Newark, the state’s largest city, has a positivity rate at 19%.
"We’re taking action to beat back the second wave," Murphy said.
Beginning this Thursday, restaurants and bars can't operate indoors between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sitting at the physical bar inside bars will be prohibited at all hours, Murphy said.

"Due to the impact this may have on restaurants with small seating areas, restaurants will be allowed to have groups at tables indoors that are closer than six feet together, if they are separated by barriers that comply with guidance from the Department of Health," Murphy's statement said. "Restaurants will be allowed to set up plastic domes outdoors, limited to one group each, as additional outdoor dining space."

Additionally, all indoor sports games for high schoolers and younger will be banned.







