We expect @GovMurphy's daily #coronavirus briefing to begin at 2 p.m. At that briefing, we typically hear about the virus spread and, sadly, any deaths attributed to it. What questions do you have about coronavirus in New Jersey? nj.com/coronavirus/20…
@GovMurphy An additional 89 positive test results. 267 positive tests statewide. 3 New Jerseyans have died.
@GovMurphy "Please just stay in after 8 p.m.," @GovMurphy
@GovMurphy Truckers, members of the media are essential workers during the #coronavirus outbreak, the governor says.
@GovMurphy County and local officials can take their own steps vs. #coronavirus. The state will support, or potentially override them.
@GovMurphy All shopping malls are closed, started at 8 p.m. tonight. Shopping malls will be closed for the foreseeable future.
@GovMurphy Record number of unemployment claims came in Monday, the governor says. It broke the system, but it's back up now. Folks whose jobs were eliminated due to #coronavirus likely are eligible for unemployment. Visit this website for information. nj.gov/labor/
@GovMurphy .@GovMurphy wants banks to help folks who cannot pay their mortgages during this period.
@GovMurphy Watch out for scammers, the governor says. He related a story about a colleague who got a call that appeared to be coming from another state office trying to sell insurance: It was a scam. If you see things like this, report them immediately. njconsumeraffairs.gov
@GovMurphy "This is real," @GovMurphy says again to #coronavirus deniers. This has been a theme at every one of these briefings.
@GovMurphy "Assuming all of us do our part, we will get through this," @GovMurphy
@GovMurphy The state can help folks who are concerned about their rent during the #coronavirus outbreak. nj.gov/dca/
@GovMurphy About 55% of New Jersey #coronavirus cases are hospitalized, according to Judith Persichilli.
@GovMurphy Healthcare workers caring for folks with #covid19 are at an increased risk of catching the virus.
@GovMurphy 8 currently closed hospitals are being considered to be re-opened to help deal with #coronavirus. Closed hospital wings are being considered, too, according to Judith Persichilli of the department of health.
@GovMurphy Among all of the coronavirus positive tests, the age range is 5 to 93 years of age. Median age, 52. More males than females have tested positive for #coronavirus here in New Jersey.
@GovMurphy If you're caring for a family member with #covid19, you may be eligible for family leave from work. nj.gov/labor/
@GovMurphy A truckload of test kits are heading for New Jersey, headed for the FEMA-supported testing sites in New Jersey.
@GovMurphy Scheduled NJ Turnpike hearings on toll hikes will be livestreamed: No more than 50 people will be allowed in the hearings.
@GovMurphy Biggest concern NJ hospital chiefs have: adequacy of workforce, number of ventilators, number of critical care beds. according to Judith Persichilli of the department of health.
@GovMurphy 2-3 closed hospitals likely to be re-opened, according to department of health's Judith Persichilli. "If we re-open a hospital and we don't need it, it will be the best mistake we ever made," @GovMurphy
@GovMurphy It's difficult to say what conditions need to happen for N.J. to relax its restrictions in response to #covi19, the governor says.
