“Increasing the outdoor capacity limit has been made possible by continued progress against COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “The hard work of the residents of our state is allowing us to make this move, and will make it much easier to hold important events like graduation ceremonies in the coming months.”

Before today’s Order, outdoor gatherings were limited to 250 persons, with the exception of outdoor religious services and political activities.

To read Executive Order No. 161, click open EO.