As holiday season fast approaches, with many businesses hoping to make up for revenue lost in spring and summer, the dreaded, anticipated second wave of COVID-19 has swept in, once again ripping the rug out from under gatherings.

Officials have begun retightening restrictions in an effort to combat the viral spread. Last week, Gov. Murphy released an executive order prohibiting bar seating and enforcing a 10 p.m. curfew for all establishments serving food or drinks.