On February 6, Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey announced that the state will no longer require students and school employees to wear masks. The offical announcement eliminating the mandate is expected on February 7 in the afternoon.
According to Gov. Murphy, the new policy will take effect the second week of March, two years after New York and New Jersey became early epicenters of COVID-19.
Editor’s note: This story will be updated as more information is received.
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