Politics & Government
Masks Required In Livingston Municipal Buildings: COVID Update
Do you need to visit a municipal building in Livingston? Don't forget your face mask, officials say.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Do you need to visit a municipal building in Livingston? Don’t forget your face mask, officials say.
On Tuesday, Livingston officials announced that face coverings are required for anyone who enters a municipal building, such as Town Hall.
The announcement comes as many towns and cities across Essex County – and the rest of New Jersey – see a spike in new coronavirus cases. Some health experts have said the more contagious delta variant may be a big factor in the recent case rise.
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- See related article: COVID Spread Still 'Substantial' In Essex County (See Local Totals)
- See related article: Masks In Schools? Debate Continues In Essex County [POLL]
According to county statistics, which may differ from local totals, Livingston has seen 1,913 cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday. The town has also seen 88 deaths linked to the disease.
Other recent totals include:
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- Aug. 4 – 1,895 cases, 88 deaths
- July 28 – 1,871 cases, 88 deaths
- July 21 – 1,857 cases, 88 deaths
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