Coronavirus In New Jersey: Gov. Phil Murphy Announces 590 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 More Deaths As State Continues To Be Plagued By Virus
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) --New Jersey continues to be plagued by the coronavirus. On Sunday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced 590 new cases in the state as well as four more deaths due to COVID-19.
That brings the state's total number of cases to 1,914 and the death total to 20.
UPDATE: We've received 590 new positive #COVID19 test results since yesterday, bringing our total to 1,914.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) March 22, 2020
Sadly, we're learned of 4 additional deaths, bringing our total to 20. These families are in our prayers.
Murphy also announced that critical telehealth and tele-mental health options will be available for more than 3 million residents.
Today we will be announcing critical telehealth and tele-mental health options for more than 3 million residents.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) March 22, 2020
These services will be accessible without co-pays and will ensure residents have flexible access to vital care from the comfort and safety of their homes.
On Saturday, Murphy ordered all New Jersey residents to stay home and all nonessential retail businesses to close by 9 p.m. due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Murphy signed an executive order, ordering New Jerseyans to stay indoors to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) March 22, 2020
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