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Gov. Phil Murphy announces mask mandate for NJ schools

NJ's new mask mandate is in line with CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics.

08/06/2021

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Gov. Phil Murphy announces mask mandate for NJ schools

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NJ's new mask mandate is in line with CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Protesters gathered at an East Brunswick elementary school Friday as Gov. Phil Murphy announced that -- regardless of their vaccination status -- students and staff across New Jersey must wear masks when K-12 classes resume in the fall. Superintendents will have leeway to make some exemptions.

08/06/2021

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