The move comes as the total count of positive diagnosis in New Jersey reaches 8,825, with a death toll of 108 people.

The group said that due to a 50 mile radius residential eligibility for the current testing sites in Bergen and Monmouth counties, more than one million residents in the southern part of the state are left unsupported.

The state treasury announced the holds earlier this week, as the COVID-19 pandemic blows holes in the budget.

The Murphy administration argued more than $20 billion could be needed in New Jersey, but new reports peg the actual number the state could see at much lower.

The seven programs entail a combination of grants and zero-interest loans, especially for "small" and "mid-sized businesses," according to the agency.

“No one should have to decide between taking care of themselves or a sick family member and going to work during this pandemic,” the governor said in a statement on the evening of March 25.

More than 155,000 New Jerseyans submitted claims last week – the highest number in at least a decade.

Since July 1, investments fell 13 percent, according to Investment Director Corey Amon.

The Division of Consumer Affairs received about 1,500 consumer complaints about approximately 1,000 business locations by Monday afternoon,

“Let there be no doubt about it, we’ll likely need more," Gov. Phil Murphy said at a Wednesday afternoon press conference. "But I think it’s a big step in the right direction ... Let's not let the perfect be the enemy of the good."

There was a 20.6 percent spike in unemployment claims between March 2019 and March 2020, according to the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The list of those limits will be updated as necessary.