Highlights of Executive Order
A new Executive Order (Read the full Executive Order)(PDF, 501KB) issued Saturday, March 21, by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy further expands restrictions on public outings, prohibits gatherings for parties and celebrations, and requires all New Jersey residents to remain at home or their place of residence with limited exceptions.
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The following is an easy to follow summary of highlights of the Executive Order, prepared by the Morris County Office of Emergency Management:
All NJ residents shall remain home unless they are:
Obtaining goods or services from essential businesses
Obtaining takeout food
Seeking medical attention
Visiting family members as a caretaker or romantic partner
Reporting to or performing their job
Engaging in outdoor activities (social distance permitting)
Leaving home for an educational, religious, or political reason
For safety
At the direction of law enforcement or a government agency
The following businesses are essential and may remain open:
Grocery stores, farmers markets
Pharmacies and dispensaries
Medical supply stores
Retail functions of gas stations
Convenience stores
Ancillary stores within healthcare facilities
Hardware and home improvement stores
Retail functions of banks and other financial institutions
Stores that sell supplies for children ages 5 and younger
Pet stores
Liquor stores
Car dealerships for auto maintenance and repair services, and auto mechanics
Retail functions of printing and office supply shops
Educational institutions providing online-only learning options
The following should function at a limited capacity:
Public transportation should be used only as a last resort
Schools may remain open only if they are operating on a limited basis for food or essential care services that are non-educational
Essential businesses that cannot work from home shall reduce staff on site to the minimal necessary number
Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and First Responders
Cashiers
Construction, utility, and repair workers
Warehouse workers
Lab researchers and information technology maintenance workers
Janitorial and custodial staff
Necessary administrative staff
The following activities are prohibited:
Parties, celebrations, or social events are cancelled
Non-essential retail businesses
On-premise consumption of alcohol
Casinos, racetracks
Gyms, fitness centers
Movie theaters, performing arts centers, concert venues
Nightclubs, performing art centers
Public libraries and computer labs
Indoor retail shopping malls
Amusement parks, zoos, children's play centers, bowling alleys
Personal care services that inherently non-conform to social distancing (salons, spas, tattoo shops)
Social clubs such as the VFW, American Legion
Public, private, and parochial preschools, elementary and secondary schools
The Morris County Order previously issued for the closure of playgrounds remains in effect.
Please remember to get your information regarding this crisis from reliable sources and avoid rumors and unsubstantiated social media sites.