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“If done safely, I believe we must try to include at least some aspect of in-person education for our children this fall,” he said.
New Jersey last week outlined plans to offer a digital option for students who wanted to learn from home when school restarts.
New Jersey reported 17 more deaths from the virus, bringing the state’s total to 13,884.
Murphy said there were “flare ups” of the virus after large house parties, including reports of one in Jackson that attracted 700 people.
“We’re not saying you can’t gather,” he said. “But it is literally irresponsible — you’re playing with fire — if you gather indoors without face coverings, without social distance, in close proximity.”
Murphy said he was concerned that having indoor dining and bars closed was driving house parties “underground.”