New Jersey mom, son die just over week apart from COVID-19

Carolyn Martins-Reitz, 55, of Kearny, New Jersey, was the primary caretaker for her nearly 30-year-old son Thomas Martins, who had Down syndrome. They both started struggling with symptoms of the virus toward the end of March.

NJ teachers get creative, broadcast classes during pandemic

Teachers have begun recording classes at home, using whatever technology they can, for television in places including New Jersey, Nebraska and New Mexico, where officials have partnered with broadcasters to help students feel connected and to overcome hurdles with access to the technology needed for distance learning.