Gov. Murphy says more mask mandates possible in schools, but not expected statewide
New Jersey's top lawmaker reacted to the recent revival of a mask mandate in Passaic public schools, but stopped short of saying a statewide requirement could be coming soon.
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Dec 22, 2022, 12:51 PM
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4h agoNew Jersey's top lawmaker reacted to the recent revival of a mask mandate in Passaic public schools, but stopped short of saying a statewide requirement could be coming soon.
Gov. Phil Murphy says it's likely that other school districts could implement similar measures due to rising case numbers of flu, RSV and COVID-19.
However, he said a statewide mandate is unlikely except in the places that you "absolutely have to have them," like health care centers.
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