NEW JERSEY - Bar service and buffets return to New Jersey Friday after Governor Phil Murphy moved up the date to loosen some restrictions due to declining COVID cases.
The number of positive COVID-19 tests over the last two weeks has fallen by more than 40%, and as the state vaccinates more people.
The Garden State is also increasing the outdoor gathering limits to 500 people, raising indoor capacities to 50% up to 250 individuals for political gatherings, weddings, funerals, memorial services and performances.
Privately catered events will also be permitted to have dancing.Murphy has promised to get 70% of the adult population fully vaccinated by June 30.