Gov. Murphy: 'Real Progress' In NJ Coronavirus Crisis: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Gov. Murphy: 'Real Progress' In NJ Coronavirus Crisis

Gov. Phil Murphy ordered stores across New Jersey to require face coverings or masks on shoppers. Here's where and how you can get yours, and how it's enforced..>>>Read more.

Closing NJ Parks Amid Coronavirus Wasn't A 'Whim:' Gov. Murphy

Responding to an outcry from across the state, Gov. Phil Murphy said park closures were necessary because people were gathering there, too.

NJ Coronavirus Updates On Thursday: Here's What You Need To Know

Here are the New Jersey towns with cases, as well as the latest developments on the impact of the coronavirus in New Jersey.

NJ Inmates 'Sheeps For Slaughter' Prisoner's Wife Says

Ten percent of the staff and 6 percent of the inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus. An inmate's wife says the jail is partly to blame.

People Are Leaving Coronavirus Garbage All Over Essex County

Towns including Bloomfield, Montclair and Cedar Grove say people aren't throwing away face masks, gloves and other COVID-19 trash properly.

Not Every Bunny's On Board With Cranford Event Amid Coronavirus

The bunny will make its way through Cranford streets on Saturday morning. There were mixed responses on a Facebook page for the event.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Time Magazine Chronicles Teaneck Paramedic's Coronavirus Response
• Medics Aid Paramus Veteran Home With 40 Coronavirus Cases: Report
• Toms River Families In Need Of Getting Fed In Coronavirus Crisis

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Blog: NY Leads World In Cases; Job Losses Soar
• Watch Touching Tribute To Hospital Workers In Newark, East Orange
• People Are Leaving Coronavirus Garbage All Over Essex County

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.