Originally published at: BREAKING: Newark NJ to Mandate Nightly Curfew, All Residents Off the Street by 8PM | Sean Hannity
The city of Newark, New Jersey announced its plan to introduce a new nightly curfew to slow the spread of Coronavirus this week; dictating all residents be off the streets by 8pm.
“Mayor Ras Baraka announced several measures as part of an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Garden State’s largest city. They will be in effect through at least April 1, when the city will re-evaluate,” reports Fox New York.
#CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka has announced a mandatory 8 p.m. curfew for residents and says all non-essential businesses must close until further notice. https://t.co/Mxs95CygmF
— CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) March 19, 2020
“The mandatory 8 p.m. curfew means no one is allowed to be in public except in an emergency or commuting to and from work,” adds the website.
Mayor @rasjbaraka Announces 8pm Curfew to Combat Coronavirus (COVID-19). Non-essential Business Must Close Tonight. City Hall Remains Open to Residents By Appointment Only. https://t.co/m0n7CqybVV pic.twitter.com/ua6Ql1aYzH
— City of Newark (@CityofNewarkNJ) March 18, 2020
“Only supermarkets, pharmacies, and gas stations are allowed to be open beyond 8 p.m., but patronizing there after 8 p.m. for emergencies only,” Baraka’s office said in a statement.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
