TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the Omicron wave is leaving the state as shortly because it got here in with COVID circumstances quickly declining.
Nonetheless, he says the state will not be out of the woods but with employees at hospitals nonetheless overwhelmed.
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If traits proceed, nevertheless, the governor hinted he may take away the varsity masks mandate quickly.
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“I look to a time on this college yr the place we’re now not masking in our colleges,” Murphy stated.
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The governor didn’t touch upon whether or not he can be extending the general public well being emergency, which expires subsequent week.
