N.J. won't 'rush to reopen' schools amid coronavirus

Updated: December 11, 2024 - 9:39am

<p>Gov. Phil Murphy has said he's about to unveil a plan to reopening the state after it has been pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic, but says schools aren't on the list, at least for now.</p><p>Murphy said Tuesday he understands the strain his decision to close New Jersey schools but says they won’t reopen until it’s safe.</p><p>“We cannot rush to reopen anything and risk undoing all the extraordinary work that you have done so far,” Murphy said.</p><p>The governor has said reopening society will include key benchmarks that must be met, including the availability of broader testing.</p><p>Murphy said at least 15,000 to 20,000 tests must be administered a day with results available within 24 hours.</p><p>"That’s a bare minimum,” he said.</p>