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‘Corona party’ violating COVID-19 measures stopped by police; organizer charged

/ 06:30 PM March 30, 2020

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A house party consisting of 47 people in a small apartment was broken up by police in the United States for violating social distancing measures amid the spread of COVID-19.

The party was held in a 550-square foot unit in New Jersey on March 27, Gov. Phil Murphy said in a press conference posted by his office on YouTube last Saturday, March 28.

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He added that a DJ was also present at the party and that the organizer was charged for violating the stay-at-home order implemented by local authorities.

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Murphy also referred to the incident as an example of what to avoid during the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the said state. He stressed the importance of staying at home unless one is as a frontliner who is essential in the response to the virus.

Murphy warned that the crisis is “not a game” and should be taken seriously by everyone.

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However, if people do need to leave their residences to buy items from a supermarket or pharmacy, Murphy advises them to maintain a six-feet distance from each other.

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Following the hour-long press conference and initial statement on holding parties amid the pandemic, Murphy was prompted to reiterate his message on Twitter yesterday.

“Can’t believe I have to say this at all, let alone for the second time. But here we are,” he said. “NO CORONA PARTIES. They’re illegal, dangerous, and stupid.”

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“We will crash your party. You will pay a big fine,” Murphy warned. “And we will name & shame you until EVERYONE gets this message into their heads.”

The state of New Jersey has 13,386 confirmed COVID-19 cases, as per Murphy’s post yesterday, while 161 people have died.

Globally, more than 634,000 have contracted COVID-19, as of yesterday. The World Health Organization has recorded more than 29,900 deaths. JB

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