It's Official...New Jersey Is Shut Down

[OneEyedDiva]

Yesterday, our governor ordered people to stay home and all non essential businesses to close.
"In addition, Murphy is ordering all public gatherings – no weddings, in-person religious services and parties – to immediately be canceled."
and
"New Jersey had already closed all public schools, shopping malls, casinos, movie theaters, fitness centers and other types of businesses that drew large groups or direct personal contacts such as hair salons, nail salons and martial arts studios."

Non essential travel is discouraged. At first the school closings were to include private schools...don't know if that was changed. About 200 people who attended a fundraiser were exposed to the virus. Just today I read that people who attended to a N.J. mosque were also exposed. TD Bank has closed several of it's branches across the tri-state area and gave a number to call if safety deposit boxes need to be accessed. I'm glad I got my next pack of checks out a couple of weeks ago. The credit union I use closed it's lobby a few days ago. In keeping with the edict, our co-op's annual stockholders' meeting is cancelled and we will have to vote for board members via written ballots (deposited in the drop box). My eye doctor's office is closed for two weeks. I was one of the last patients they saw on Friday.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/c...-to-e2-80-98stay-at-home-e2-80-99/ar-BB11vNJm

 

[Fyrefox]

I lived in New Jersey for 18 years, and still have surviving relatives there who I visit once a year. It's hard to imagine a state with such a high population density shutting down, but the people there are diverse, resilient, tough, and adaptable, and you'll get through this nightmare. Hang in there from a former resident!

 

[Ken N Tx]

Dallas County is shut down..

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I lived in New Jersey for 18 years, and still have surviving relatives there who I visit once a year. It's hard to imagine a state with such a high population density shutting down, but the people there are diverse, resilient, tough, and adaptable, and you'll get through this nightmare. Hang in there from a former resident!

You hit the nail on the head about our traits Fyrefox. And THANK YOU!

 

[StarSong]

I lived in NJ for a good part of my youth and usually visit at least once a year. I'm not surprised it shut down; I'm surprised at how long it took your governor to do so. Ditto for other parts of the country that have not yet closed everything down.

The longer some areas wait, the more draconian and longer the isolation periods are likely to be for everyone.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I lived in NJ for a good part of my youth and usually visit at least once a year. I'm not surprised it shut down; I'm surprised at how long it took your governor to do so. Ditto for other parts of the country that have not yet closed everything down.

The longer some areas wait, the more draconian and longer the isolation periods are likely to be for everyone.

He issued a state of emergency on March 11th. Our mayor closed places of public gatherings including schools starting March 16th. I imagine other mayors did the same. Governor Murphy was moving toward the shut starting two weeks ago by limiting non essential travel, public gatherings, etc. until the official order came down.

 

[StarSong]

He issued a state of emergency on March 11th. Our mayor closed places of public gatherings including schools starting March 16th. I imagine other mayors did the same. Governor Murphy was moving toward the shut starting two weeks ago by limiting non essential travel, public gatherings, etc. until the official order came down.

Got it. That makes much more sense. Thanks for the clarification, Diva.

 

[Aunt Bea]

We are officially closed and in week two of the initial 15-day plan to slow the virus but I'm starting to get concerned over what comes next.

I'm concerned that the drip, drip, drip, of daily changes around the world coupled with the financial strain for people on unemployment, will create a sort of fatigue/exasperation that will cause emotions to bubble over.

I'm trying to prepare my mind for the long game of 8-12 weeks but I have to confess I'm having trouble adapting to the thought of this as the new normal.

 

[StarSong]

We are officially closed and in week two of the initial 15-day plan to slow the virus but I'm starting to get concerned over what comes next.

I'm concerned that the drip, drip, drip, of daily changes around the world coupled with the financial strain for people on unemployment, will create a sort of fatigue/exasperation that will cause emotions to bubble over.

I'm trying to prepare my mind for the long game of 8-12 weeks but I have to confess I'm having trouble adapting to the thought of this as the new normal.

I also think that two weeks will be just the beginning.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

We are officially closed and in week two of the initial 15-day plan to slow the virus but I'm starting to get concerned over what comes next.

I'm concerned that the drip, drip, drip, of daily changes around the world coupled with the financial strain for people on unemployment, will create a sort of fatigue/exasperation that will cause emotions to bubble over.

I'm trying to prepare my mind for the long game of 8-12 weeks but I have to confess I'm having trouble adapting to the thought of this as the new normal.

I agree with everything you said Aunt Bea ! My son and I discussed the possibility of anarchy taking place. He feels that if things don't change and people aren't given financial relief in a month, that it will happen. I have felt there's a possibility of it too but I hadn't put a timeline on it.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

He issued a state of emergency on March 11th. Our mayor closed places of public gatherings including schools starting March 16th. I imagine other mayors did the same. Governor Murphy was moving toward the shut starting two weeks ago by limiting non essential travel, public gatherings, etc. until the official order came down.

Forgot to say our mayor had also issued a curfew over a week ago. No one on the streets between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. except for emergencies or essential personnel.

 

[Em in Ohio]

We are officially closed and in week two of the initial 15-day plan to slow the virus but I'm starting to get concerned over what comes next.

I'm concerned that the drip, drip, drip, of daily changes around the world coupled with the financial strain for people on unemployment, will create a sort of fatigue/exasperation that will cause emotions to bubble over.

I'm trying to prepare my mind for the long game of 8-12 weeks but I have to confess I'm having trouble adapting to the thought of this as the new normal.

Ohio's "Stay at Home" order kicks in at 11:59 tonight. My granddaughter's visit from California is postponed. Daughter and other grand-daughter work in medical-related occupations, but are down to 1-2 days a week. For the good news, my grand-kids helped me set up Skype. It will be a lifeline for me. I think we all need to establish new ways to connect to others, especially those of us who live alone. For me, mental health is more of a concern to me right now. There are some good emotions bubbling up, too. I don't think the world will ever be the same - but, there may be lasting, positive changes in people's priorities, outlooks and attitudes. At least, that is what I hope.