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NJ parks, golf courses reopen Saturday

The first step toward a new normal as all state parks in New Jersey reopening Saturday at sunrise, with golf courses and county parks allowed to reopen as well. “This coming weekend…will be a crucial test, and this is a test we must pass,” Gov. Phil Murphy said at a press conference Thursday. If residents don’t follow social distancing rules, Murphy will reverse his decision. New hospitalizations dropped again in New Jersey Thursday, but the state saw 460 new COVID-19 fatalities, making it the state’s deadliest 24-hour period yet.