With 178 cases in New Jersey and more expected, Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy ordered the closure Monday of all pre-K, K-12 schools, higher education institutions beginning Wednesday, March 18.
The latest cases include people from the age of 5 to 93, according to the state health department.
Also, all casinos, racetracks, theaters, gyms must close at 8 p.m. Monday, March 16 as well as non-essential retail, recreational and entertainment businesses.
Gatherings of 50 are banned, the governor said.
