New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he hopes some schools will be able to have in-person graduation ceremonies in July.
Asked about whether students and families should hold out hope that schools districts might be able to hold some type of outdoor, in-person commencement ceremonies in July, Murphy said they should, and that he has “the same hope." However, he stressed that he had nothing specifically to report on that question.
The governor also urged residents to be responsible when going outside over Memorial Day weekend, asking them to keep their distance and “wear something on your face.”
Murphy said anecdotally, he’s noticed “there’s far too little face coverings going on right now in public places.”
Asked about whether he was concerned about businesses defying his orders to stay closed, specifically citing a gym in Bellmawr that opened its doors to members Monday, Murphy said that he’s not concerned because residents have “overwhelmingly done the right thing.” He said that police have to enforce the rules, but that he doesn’t “want to start World War III.”
That gym was issued a summons.