NJ Governor Authorizes Police to Seize Ventilators and Masks

NJ Governor Authorizes Police to Seize Ventilators and Masks
Boxes of N95 protective masks are seen in a file photograph. Mike Segar/Reuters
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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New Jersey state police are now authorized to seize medical supplies and equipment such as ventilators and masks from private companies if they are needed in hospitals as they battle with COVID-19.

Governor Phil Murphy signed the order on April 2, which uses his full authority under the New Jersey Disaster Control Act to commandeer personal services, real estate, or personal property.
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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