Gov. Murphy: 182 More Deaths; Coronavirus Now In 474 NJ Towns
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy provided another alarming update in the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday, the deadliest day in the crisis: 182 more deaths and 3,489 new cases were reported. The outbreak is so widespread that at least 474 of New Jersey's 565 towns – 83 percent – have reported cases (see the list of towns below).
Murphy was providing additional updates on the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday (you can watch it here, below).
New Jersey now has a total of 25,590 cases – the second highest in the nation – and 537 deaths. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
"Their memories are in our prayers," Murphy said. "I know these numbers are stark."
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli reported the deaths in each county:
Bergen County: 45
Essex County: 30
Middlesex County: 21
Hudson County: 15
Morris County: 15
Ocean County: 15
Monmouth County: 14
Passaic County: 7
Union County: 5
Burlington County: 3
Camden County: 3
Somerset County: 2
Atlantic County: 1
Mercer County: 1
Sussex County: 1
Of those who died, Persichilli said 59 percent were male and 41 percent were femail. Thirty-five percent had underlying condiitons.
Persichilli also provided a county-by-county breakdown of the new cases:
Atlantic: 9
Bergen: 300
Burlington: 39
Camden: 56
Cape May: 12
Cumberland: 4
Essex: 205
Gloucester: 19
Hudson: 220
Hunterdon: 13
Mercer: 47
Middlesex: 223
Monmouth: 118
Morris: 90
Ocean: 97
Passaic: 128
Salem: 3
Somerset: 47
Sussex: 16
Union: 152
Warren: 15
Murphy emphasized the need for social distancing to "break the back" of the upward curve. "Even if you're home, please keep your distance from other people," he said.
Murphy also gave an update on how much time New Jersey will need to fight the coronavirus – and how long residents will need to stay home. Read more: 6 Things NJ Really Needs In Coronavirus Crisis, And For How Long
Murphy also said that, over the past week, 206,000 claims of unemployment have been filed.
The story continues below the video, and the list of towns is below.
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Here is a list of many of the towns where cases have been identified (NOTE: Some regions, such as Atlantic County, have lagged in their reporting):
Alexandria Township
Allendale
Allentown
Alloway
Alpine
Andover Borough
Andover Township
Atlantic Highlands
Audubon
Avalon
Avon-by-the-Sea
Barnegat
Barnegat Light
Bayonne
Beach Haven
Beachwood
Bedminster Township
Bellmawr
Berlin Township
Bernards Township
Bernardsville
Bethlehem Towship
Beverly
Bloomingdale
Bloomsbury
Bogota
Boonton Township
Bordentown City
Bordentown Township
Bound Brook
Bradley Beach
Branchburg
Branchville
Brooklawn
Burlington City
Burlington Township
Butler
Byram Township
Califon
Camden
Cape May
Carteret
Cartlstadt
Cedar Grove
Chatham Borough
Chesilhurst
Chester Borough
Chester Township
Clayton
Clemonton
Cliffside Park
Clinton Township
Closter
Colts Neck
Columbus
Commercial Township
Carlstadt
Clementon
Cliffside Park
Closter
Cranbury Township
Cresskill
Deal
Deerfield Township
Delanco
Delaware Township
Delran
Demarest
Dennis Township
Denville
Deptford
Dover
East Amwell Township
East Greenwich
East Newark
East Orange
East Rutherford
Eatontown
Edgewater
Edgewater Park
Elizabeth
Elmer
Elmwood Park
Emerson
Englewood Cliffs
Englishtown
Essex Fells
Evesham
Ewing Township
Fair Haven
Fair Lawn
Fairview
Far Hills
Farmingdale
Flemington
Florence
Fort Lee (1st case)
Franklin Lakes
Frankford Township
Franklin Borough
Franklin Township (Gloucester)
Franklin Township (Hunterdon)
Fredon Township
Frelinghuysen
Frenchtown
Glen Gardner
Glen Ridge
Glen Rock
Gloucester City
Green Brook
Green Township
Greenwich Township
Guttenberg
Hackettstown
Haddon Heights
Hainesport
Haledon
Hamburg
Hamilton Township (Mercer)
Hampton Borough
Hampton Township
Hanover
Harding Township
Hardyston Township
Harrington Park
Harrison (Hudson)
Harrison Township (Gloucester)
Hasbrouck Heights
Haworth
Hawthorne
Helmetta
Hi-Nella
High Bridge
Highland Park
Highlands
Hillsdale
Hillside
Ho-Ho-Kus
Holland Township
Hopatcong
Hope Township
Hopewell Township (Cumberland)
Hopewell Township (Mercer)
Howell
Irvington
Island Heights
Jackson
Jefferson
Keansburg
Kearny
Kenilworth
Keyport
Kingwood Township
Kinnelon
Lafayette Township
Lake Como
Lakehurst
Lakewood
Lambertville
Lavallette
Lawnside
Lawrence Township (Cumberland)
Lawrence Township (Mercer)
Lebanon Borough
Lebanon Township
Lindenwold
Little Falls
Little Ferry (1st death)
Logan Township
Lodi
Long Hill
Lopatcong Township
Lower Township
Lyndhurst
Magnolia
Mahwah
Mantua Township
Manville
Maple Shade
Marlboro
Matawan
Maywood
Medford
Mendham Borough
Mendham Township
Medford Lakes
Merchantville
Middle Township
Middlesex Borough
Midland Park
Millstone Borough
Millstown Township
Milltown
Millville
Mine Hill
Montague Township
Montvale
Montville
Moonachie
Monmouth Beach
Monroe Township (Gloucester)
Monroe Township (Middlesex)
Moonachie
Morris Plains
Morris Township
Mount Arlington
Mount Ephraim
Mount Olive
Mountain Lakes
Mountainside
Mullica Hill
Netcong
New Milford
New Brunswick
New Hanover
New Milford
New Providence
Neptune City
Neptune Township
North Arlington
North Brunswick
North Haledon
North Hanover
North Plainfield
North Wildwood
Northvale
Norwood
Oakland
Oaklyn
Ocean Township
Ocean Township (Waretown)
Ogdensburg Borough
Old Bridge Township
Oradell
Orange
Palisades Park
Palmyra
Paramus
Park Ridge
Paulsboro
Peapack-Gladstone
Pedricktown
Pemberton Borough
Pemberton Township
Penns Grove
Pennsauken
Pequannock
Perth Amboy
Phillipsburg
Pine Hill
Pitman
Plainsboro
Plumsted Township
Pompton Lakes
Prospect Park
Quinton Township
Rahway
Ramsey
Randolph
Raritan Borough
Raritan Township
Readington Township
Ridgefield
Ridgefield Park
Ringwood
River Edge
River Vale
Riverdale
Riverside
Robbinsville
Rochelle Park
Rockaway Borough
Rockaway Township
Rockey Hill
Rockleigh
Roselle Park
Roxbury
Rumson
Runnemede
Rutherford
Saddle Brook
Saddle River
Salem
Sandyston Township
Sayreville
Sea Bright
Sea Girt
Sea Isle City
Seaside Park
Scotch Plains
Shamong
Ship Bottom
Shrewsbury Township
Shrewsbury Borough
Somerdale
Somerville
South Amboy
South Bound Brook
South Hackensack
South Orange
South Toms River
South River
Southampton
Sparta
Spotswood
Spring Lake
Spring Lake Heights
Springfield (Burlington County)
Springfield (Union County)
Stanhope Township
Stratford
Sussex Borough
Tenafly
Teterboro
Tewksbury Township
Tinton Falls
Totowa
Trenton
Union Beach
Union City
Union Township (Hunterdon)
Union Township (Union)
Upper Freehold
Upper Saddle River
Upper Township
Vernon
Victory Gardens
Vineland
Voorhees
Waldwick
Wallington
Wanaque
Wantage Township
Washington Township (Bergen)
Washington Township (Gloucester)
Washington Township (Morris)
Watchung
Waterford
Weehawken
Wenonah
West Amwell Township
West Caldwell
West Long Branch
West Milford
Westampton
Westwood
Westville
Wharton
Wildwood
Wildwood Crest
Willingboro
Winslow Township
Wood-Ridge
Woodbury
Woodbury Heights
Woodcliff Lake
Woodland Park
Woodlynne
Woodstown
Woolwich Township
Wrightstown
Here is where the cases are in New Jersey:
Here is where the deaths were reported by New Jersey as of Thursday, April 2:
Bergen County: 120
Essex County: 99
Hudson County: 44
Union County: 34
Middlesex County: 48
Passaic County: 22
Monmouth County: 38
Ocean County: 38
Morris County: 40
Somerset County: 17
Mercer County: 4
Camden County: 6
Burlington County: 8
Sussex County: 7
Gloucester County: 2
Warren County: 3
Atlantic County: 1
Cumberland County: 1
Salem County: 1
Here's what else you should know:
State health officials said they believe the virus is "community-spread" in New Jersey. "Community-spread indicates that the coronavirus is amongst us," Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced. Read more: Coronavirus May Be 'Community-Spread' In NJ
Murphy issued a stay-at-home order, closing all non-essential business at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Read more: Gov. Murphy Announces NJ 'Stay-At-Home' Order Due To Coronavirus
On Monday, March 16, Murphy announced that all schools would close on Tuesday, March 17. Read more: NJ Schools Will Close Due To Coronavirus Outbreak: Gov. Murphy
Here are 10 resources for you and your family to utilize as you navigate through the outbreak: Unemployment, Tests, Food: 10 NJ Resources In Coronavirus Crisis
The first person in New Jersey to die of the coronavirus was reported on Tuesday, March 10. Read more: First NJ Coronavirus Death, 4 New Cases: Governor
New Jersey's courts suspended all new jury trials until further notice, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said on Thursday, March 12. Read more: Coronavirus Throws Monkey Wrench Into New Jersey Court System
Four members of the same New Jersey family died from the coronavirus, according to March 19 reports. Read more: 4 In Same Family, Including 3 In NJ, Die Of Coronavirus: Reports
Murphy also has signed 16 bills into law that he says will help the state deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Read more: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Signs 16 Coronavirus Bills Into Law
Statewide student assessments have been cancelled as schools remain closed due to the outbreak. Read more: NJ Cancels Statewide Student Assessments Due To Coronavirus
Murphy said during a live press conference on Wednesday, March 25 that he's ordering many day care centers to shut amid the coronavirus outbreak. Read more: Gov. Murphy To Shut Many Day Care Centers Amid Coronavirus Crisis
On Tuesday, March 26, Murphy also announced that he's allowing five more types of businesses in New Jersey to operate during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more: Gov. Murphy: More NJ Business Can Now Open In Coronavirus Crisis
Murphy also has announced the launch of a new online portal to connect New Jersey residents with jobs in critical industries responding to COVID-19. Read more: Companies ARE Hiring: NJ Launches Online Job Portal
The Murphy administration froze nearly $1 billion in spending on Monday, March 23 for many programs you may need. The state tax deadline also may be extended. Read more: NJ Freezes Nearly $1B in Spending, Citing Coronavirus Crisis
Experts are also predicting when the coronavirus peak could hit New Jersey. Read more: 1 Million To 1.5 Million In NJ Could Get Coronavirus: Report
Johnson & Johnson, which is based in New Jersey, announced on Monday that it will begin testing of its coronavirus vaccine by September. Emergency use of the vaccine could be authorized by early 2021. Read more: NJ's Johnson & Johnson: Tests Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine To Begin
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory for New Jersey. Read more: CDC Travel Advisory For NJ: No Coronavirus Travel Ban From Trump
On Tuesday, March 31, the mayors of four Essex County cities – Newark, Orange, East Orange and Irvington – announced they will be launching a joint crackdown to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Read more: Coronavirus 'Lockdown' In Newark, Irvington, Orange, East Orange
On Friday, March 37, Murphy allowed more types of NJ businesses – including gun sellers – to operate in the coronavirus outbreak. What's open and closed now? Read more: What's Open, Closed? More NJ Business To Operate Amid Coronavirus
Three separate heartbreaking stories in one day came to light on Tuesday, March 31: New Jersey natives in their 30s were among the growing list of fatal coronavirus victims. Read more: Coronavirus Toll: 3 Separate Stories Of NJ Victims In Their 30s
How It Spreads
The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading from person-to-person. Someone who is actively sick with COVID-19 can spread the illness to others. That is why CDC recommends that these patients be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others.
There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19.
While the best way to prevent illness is to avoid virus exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention always recommends taking preventive actions to contain the spread of viruses. This includes:
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
This article originally appeared on the Bridgewater Patch