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Cloth masks do protect the wearer – breathing in less coronavirus means you get less sick

Villanova University threatens to send students home after large gathering

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'Social distancing coaches' now encouraging SEPTA riders to wear masks

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New Jersey tightens COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings

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COVID-19 restrictions could be tightened if case numbers continue to climb, Gov. Murphy says

New Jersey COVID-19 cases

House parties threaten to undo New Jersey's progress against COVID-19, Gov. Murphy says

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New Jersey residents widely support measures taken to slow COVID-19 transmission, poll finds

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How to make sure your mask maximizes protection, according to a nurse

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Eagles fans required to wear face coverings if permitted to attend games this season

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Behavior changes help Northeast control COVID-19 as cases spike elsewhere

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New Jersey lifting capacity limits on NJ Transit, private carriers

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Aerosols are a bigger coronavirus threat than WHO guidelines suggest

COVID-19 Aerosol transmission

Philly launches face-mask media campaign to unite city against COVID-19

COVID-19 Mask Campaign

New Jersey implements stricter mask rule as COVID-19 transmission rate rises

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Ocean City beachgoers can get a prize for wearing a face mask on July 4th

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Bucks County targeting bars that fail to comply with social distancing rules

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Put your face mask on in Pennsylvania; it's now an order

New Suburban Station vending machines sell face masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes

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New Jersey's school reopening guidelines call for sweeping changes

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