The move is the latest bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus in New Jersey, which as of Tuesday afternoon has infected 287 residents and claimed three lives.

Day one for restaurants' new operating procedures precautions to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the state coincides with St. Patrick's Day.

Starting March 19, Stop & Shop will offer hours specifically to seniors, who the CDC and local health officials say are most vulnerable to COVID-19.

According to data from Apptopia, U.S. downloads of supermarket apps have seen record-setting daily numbers. Compared to averages from last month, on March 15 alone various providers saw surges over 100 percent.

Maurice Barrett brings more than 15 years of human resources experience to the nation's No. 12 art museum.

As of March 12, preparedness was the mindset many industry heads and public health officials were striving to maintain in New Jersey.

How New Jersey restaurants and hospitality are dealing with COVID-19.

Though many wagers are placed online or through mobile apps, cancellations and delays of tournaments and entire sporting seasons in efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 is creating uncertainty for the burgeoning industry.

Ahead of the Saint Patrick's day weekend, one owner said he expects the cut-off intended to stem the spread of coronavirus to halve his business.

"We are trying to limit all time sensitive items as well however, somewhat difficult to control. The demand is clearly outpacing the supply," said Lou Scaduto Jr., president and chief executive officer of Food Circus Super Markets Inc. which operates as Super Foodtown.

According to the brand's director of Health and Wellness, the chat service is the first of its kind launched in the Northeast.

The head of the state's medical marijuana program delivered the keynote address at a NJ Cannabis Insider Live event in Edison, laying out where the program is, and what the market needs to move forward.