New Jersey becomes last state in the region to lift mask mandate

Beginning Friday, in time for Memorial Day, New Jersey will no longer require people to wear masks indoors or stay physically distanced. Businesses can still require face masks for employees and customers. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the change Monday, making New Jersey one of the last states to formally announce it is lifting its mask guidance in deference to recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Taking questions from reporters after his remarks, Murphy said…