“We recognize the dire need that the medical and first responder communities are facing, and we are eager to share our supplies,” CEO Ralph Izzo said in a statement. “This critical staff is on the front lines in the drive to contain the coronavirus outbreak, and we want to do whatever we can to support their lifesaving mission.”

According to the West Deptford-based company, the current pandemic has created the potential for an expedited review process from the FDA.

The "Peace of Mind" program provides special access to the company's 2,250 patient service centers across the U.S.

“Practitioners’ clinical judgment will be of the greatest value to patients and will help to best conserve our health resources at this critical time," said Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.

The move furthers the Princeton-based division of the Novartis Group's strategic focus on the key growth segment.

Though the deal is dependent upon a simultaneous purchase of the hospital's real estate, the parties say they expect to sign a definitive agreement within 45 days.

The directive from New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force includes retroactive results of all tests performed prior to its effective date, March 23.

The South Jersey hospital joins Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health in testing specimens at in-house labs.

The warning was particularly targeted at restaurants still offering dine-in options for customers, or bars that continue serving liquor, which could result in a disorderly persons offense, or a second, third or fourth-degree crime.

The Teaneck facility is reporting it's down to a three-day supply of masks and out of disposable gowns.

The move from Gov. Phil Murphy is designed to preserve essential equipment and hospital capacity amid the ongoing statewide response to COVID-19.

Nick Hart joins the company from Temptime Corp.