New Jersey coronavirus cases totaled 4,402, with 62 deaths, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday.
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Since yesterday, 736 new cases of the virus have been registered. These staggering numbers have put the Garden State in second place for coronavirus cases, just behind New York.
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Murphy said these numbers are because New Jersey has been one of the states that has done the most tests. He said more cases are expected and that the state continues to work to expand the capacity of hospitals.
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The governor ordered Wednesday that all childcare centers in the state should close unless they are serving only the children of essential workers.
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Murphy also expanded the types of businesses that are allowed to operate during mandatory quarantine.
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- Mobile phone sales and repair shops
- Bicycle shops, which provide service and repair
- Livestock feed stores
- Nurseries and garden centers
- Farm equipment stores
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Essex County will open a test site for county residents at Weequahic Park in Newark. Passaic County, on the other hand, opened its first county resident testing center at William Paterson University.
Four field hospitals have been approved by the federal government, to be built in various areas of the state. They would be located at the Atlantic City Convention Center, the Edison Convention Center, the Meadowlands Exhibition Center in Secaucus, and another undisclosed location.
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March 24
New Jersey now has at least 3,675 coronavirus cases and 44 deaths statewide, the largest increase in single-day deaths since the outbreak began.
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Authorities confirmed 846 new positive cases Tuesday.
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The new deaths include 5 cases in Bergen County, 3 in Morris, 3 in Essex, and 2 in Hudson and one in each of Monmouth, Camden, Passaic and Union counties, said Judy Persichilli, Commissioner of the Department of Health. of the state.
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The governor said New Jersey will soon receive a second shipment of federal government personal protective equipment for medical personnel, but said more is needed.
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He also mentioned that a new testing center will be opened in Passaic, but that it will only be opened to residents with a medical referral.
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On the other hand, the testing site at Bergen Community College reached its capacity before opening.
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Murphy reiterated the importance of staying home and condemned the businesses that continue to operate despite the quarantine order.
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The New Jersey Supreme Court announced Monday that it will release some inmates from the county jail in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
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March 23
New Jersey already has at least 2,844 cases of coronavirus and 27 deaths, as announced by Governor Phil Murphy this Monday at a press conference.
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Authorities recorded 935 new positive tests the same day that the second state testing center in Monmouth County opened, which has already reached capacity due to overwhelming demand.
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The president added that the state schools could remain closed for a “long and extended period of time.”
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Governor Murphy also said that there are 8,000 jobs available in New Jersey to help during the crisis.
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Murphy announced that low-level criminals will be released from county jails to prevent the spread of the coronavirus within the correctional system.
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This is a prudent measure and every effort has been made to ensure public safety, “said Governor Murphy.
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In addition, all elective surgeries or invasive procedures, both medical and dental, were suspended as of Friday, March 27.
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March 22
The coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate rapidly in the state of New Jersey.
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Governor Phil Murphy reported this Sunday from his Twitter account that the state received 590 new positive results from the coronavirus test since Saturday, totaling 1,914.
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In addition, 4 additional deaths were reported, bringing the total to 20.
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“These families are in our prayers,” said Murphy.
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The governor also announced that the new mental health services will be available to more than 3 million residents by phone. These services will be accessible without co-payments.
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Additionally, the governor said Union County will open a testing facility at Kean University tomorrow for its county residents, first responders and workers. The facility will be available by appointment only, and residents must work through their primary care provider.
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This Sunday marked the first full day of the latest restrictions on travel and retail business in New Jersey. All residents have been ordered to remain in their homes with some exceptions for essential goods or services, medical care, visits with close family or friends, commuting to work, or outdoor activities.
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March 21
Governor Phil Murphy announced that, with 442 new coronavirus cases, the total number in the state increases to 1,327. Deaths increased by 5, bringing the total to 16 in the Garden State.
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Murphy announced that he signed an executive order for all non-essential workers to remain at home. Starting this Saturday night at 9 am, all non-essential businesses must close and all meetings are suspended.
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The state curfew for nonessential workers is now 24 hours, Murphy said. “We don’t want you out there, period,” he added.
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There are, however, certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, visiting family or close friends, reporting at work, or performing outdoor activities.
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March 20
After thanking all of the state’s health workers, Murphy said he had spoken with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo about steps taken in the tri-state area and Pennsylvania to close non-essential businesses. The four states will need about $ 100 billion to recover after this crisis.
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“We are not sitting on our hands, but moving aggressively,” Murphy said.
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The amount of testing is increasing, so cases will also increase proportionally, Murphy said.
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We do not know when we will reach the peak of the curve, so we are looking for other locations to increase hospital capacity.
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The first mobile center testing coronavirus in New Jersey, it opened on Friday morning located in parking lot B of the Bergen Community College, in Paramus.
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The temporary laboratory, which will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be able to serve approximately 2,500 residents a week.
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March 19
There are 742 cases of coronavirus in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy announced Thursday at a press conference.
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The president said that they will close businesses that cannot comply with social distancing regulations, such as hairdressers and beauty salons will be ordered to close Thursday at 8 p.m. until further notice to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey.
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The list also includes spas, nail and lash salons, and tattoo parlors.
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The announcement comes after 312 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state, bringing the total to 742.
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These restrictions are in addition to those that have already been used, such as the closure of all public and private schools, casinos, restaurants, theaters and gyms, shopping and entertainment centers.
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Additionally, events of more than 50 people are prohibited at this time. “This is not a time to be gathering people,” said the governor. “Whether it be weddings, funerals or other events.”
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The state is recommending a voluntary 8 p.m. curfew. at 5 a.m.
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The governor also ordered the next local elections to be postponed and rescheduled them for May 12, when they will be held exclusively by mail.
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The state created a website and a hotline – 1-800-222-1222 – to answer questions about the virus.
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People who need help can call 211, or send the text message “NJCOVID” to number 898-211.
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The state’s first test drive center will open later in the week.
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Murphy said unemployment claims are skyrocketing. As in New York, the number of jobless claims crashed the system.
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He assured that for residents who are out of work as a result of the emergency, help is available. They may receive full or partial unemployment insurance benefits for the time they are out of work or working fewer hours.
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Murphy said there is no date to end these measures.
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