Cinnaminson Mayor Happy With Indoor Dining Expansion

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Cinnaminson Mayor Albert Segrest said the township is happy with Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement Wednesday that some businesses can expand their indoor capacity.

“Cinnaminson Township is extremely happy to learn that health care professionals are confident in making a recommendation to our state leaders which will mutually benefit our residents and businesses," Segrest said. "Focusing on both the health, safety and wellness of our residents and the economic vitality of our community represents sound judgment and prudent policy as we collectively negotiate this unprecedented health pandemic.”

Murphy said indoor capacity limits will expand from 35 to 50 percent effective 6 a.m. on March 19. The expansion covers restaurants, bars, gyms, casinos, fitness centers, barbers, salons and personal care businesses. Read More: NJ Bars, Restaurants, Others To Expand To 50 Percent Amid COVID

"We feel confident in the steps announced today given the data we've been seeing over the past five weeks. On Feb. 5, when our restaurant capacity last changed, our hospitals were treating nearly 2,900 patients. That number has come down by 1,000 and been consistent since then," Murphy tweeted.

Murphy also will increase the number of people allowed at gatherings from 10 to 25 people indoors and 25 to 50 people outside.

Murphy added that unlike other states that are "prioritizing politics over public health," such as Texas and Mississippi, the state's mask mandate will remain in effect and will continue to be enforced.

"We will continue to move deliberately, responsibly, incrementally guided by public health data," Murphy said.