“Should our public health metrics continue to trend as they have been, we would hope to increase this limit yet again before Memorial Day,” Murphy shared to Twitter.

Effective May 10, 2021: 

• Indoor room capacities for the following will increase to 50% with a maximum of 250 individuals:
  • Private catered events (weddings and school proms)
  • Memorial Services
  • Performances
  • Political Events
  • Funerals
• The general outdoor gathering limit will increase to 500 individuals.
• Outdoor capacity for large venues (1,000 or more fixed seats) will increase to 50%- with six feet of distance between seated groups.
• Outdoor carnivals and fairs are permitted t operate at 50% capacity.
• The Department of Education and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education will issue specific prom and graduation guidance later today.

You can watch the COVID-19 briefing below.