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If you thought New Jerseyans already faced enough restrictions on what they can do and where they can go during the coronavirus outbreak, don’t be surprised if things get even tougher. Gov. Phil Murphy has been hinting that more restrictions are on the way, possibly as early as this weekend.

On Friday, Murphy said he wants to shut down all non-essential businesses in the Garden State, to help stop the spread of the fast-moving virus — which already has infected more than 1,300 residents and has killed 16.

Although he didn’t describe the action as a lockdown or a “shelter in place” order, similar to what a few other states have imposed during recent days, a stricter business shutdown would essentially require more people to remain in their homes during this health emergency.

The governor did not specify which businesses will be closed, although it is likely grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. Murphy said his office is still working out the details “to make sure that we get this right” and an announcement about the details is likely on Saturday.

“This is tough,” Murphy said. “The only way that we’re going to beat this darn virus is, literally, if we stay home.”

Late Friday, Murphy tweeted and promised a “major announcement” at 1 p.m. “We must meet the moment and take aggressive action NOW to #FlattenTheCurve and save lives,” the governor said.

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus outbreak:

Non-essential businesses face possible shutdown: Gov. Murphy said the state is “many weeks away from the peak” of the coronavirus outbreak. To help keep a lid on the number of cases and prevent the state’s health care system from becoming overloaded, more businesses may be forced to close. A formal announcement is likely to come Saturday afternoon.

Major coronavirus testing site hits full capacity: It only took four hours for the first state-run, drive-through coronavirus testing facility got overwhelmed with traffic. Cars were lined up for about three miles, and officials had to turn people away, delaying their ability to get tested for the virus. Many cars were turned away again Saturday morning.

Study shows virus outbreak may take months to peak: Without more aggressive efforts to lock down the population with a shelter-in-place order, more than 1.3 million of New Jersey’s nearly 9 million residents could contract and show symptoms of COVID-19, according to an NJ Advance Media analysis based on data from a Rutgers University study.

Police training is ordered to shut down: New Jersey’s attorney general has ordered police recruits to stop training as coronavirus cases keep climbing across the state.

New law protects N.J. workers diagnosed with coronavirus: A new law signed by Gov. Murphy prohibits employers in the state from firing, demoting or otherwise punishing workers if they take time off because they have or are likely to have the novel coronavirus.

N.J. harness racing community hit hard by coronavirus: The fast-spreading coronavirus has already claimed five members of New Jersey’s harness racing community, and horsemen are wondering who’s next.

Coronavirus cases skyrocket in New York City: The number of COVID-19 cases in the Big Apple jumped from 3,954 Thursday night to 5,150 Friday morning as Gov. Andrew Cuomo told New Yorkers to prepare for a statewide lockdown and a complete workforce reduction for all non-essential businesses.

Cais in downtown Metuchen has been offering pickup service this week, but business is not the same as usual while the coronavirus spreads in the throughout the state. Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media

Port Authority asks feds for $1.9 billion bailout: The agency known for raising tolls in New York and New Jersey has asked federal officials for a massive bailout, citing coronavirus-related travel losses at all its bridges, tunnels and airports.

Some Yankees players defying order to go home: Major League Baseball has urged players and coaches to go home to wait out the coronavirus shutdown, and a lot of Yankees have obeyed the request. Some have not.

Lakewood residents ignore warnings about large gatherings: Despite warnings to the public about limiting gatherings to under 50 people, Lakewood police say they continue to deal with residents who are not adhering to the regulations instituted by state officials.

Church services shifting to live video streams: Some New Jersey churches that have been forced to close during the coronavirus outbreak will be offering live streaming of their Saturday and Sunday services this weekend. And one church is holding a drive-in option.

‘Bachelor’ star tests positive for coronavirus: Colton Underwood, former star of ABC’s hit reality show “The Bachelor,” is one of the latest celebrities to test positive for the coronavirus. Underwood confirmed his diagnosis in an Instagram video and said the virus has “been kicking my ass.”

2nd major testing center to open Monday: New Jersey’s second government-run coronavirus testing center is scheduled to open Monday in Monmouth County as the state seeks to ramp up testing to combat the growing outbreak.

State may reopen old Plainfield hospital amid coronavirus outbreak: New Jersey’s top health official said in a briefing Friday that the state is looking to reopen a closed hospital in Plainfield to add additional beds as the state battles the coronavirus pandemic.

Tax filing deadline extended to July 15: Taxpayers are getting a little break. Businesses and individuals will have an extra three months to file their federal income taxes because of the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Friday. New Jersey and other states are likely to follow.

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