NJ Coronavirus: 3,347 New Cases, 37 Die In Highest 1-Day Toll

Tom Davis
Updated ·5 min read

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey saw it's largest one-day total of cases and deaths connected to the coronavirus outbreak on Monday. (you can watch it here, below).

The numbers rose sharply after eight people died at a nursing home in New Jersey due to the coronavirus, officials announced on Monday. Read more: 8 Die At Nursing Home In Wanaque Due To Coronavirus: Officials

Murphy said New Jersey had 3,347 new cases on Monday, raising the state's case total to 16,636. Thirty-seven more people died, raising the state's total to 198.

"I shudder to think what these numbers would be if we hadn't taken the strong stance in terms of social distancing," he said.

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli provided a county-by-county breakdown of the new cases:

  • Atlantic 5

  • Bergen 249

  • Burlington 28

  • Camden 36

  • Cumberland 1

  • Essex 280

  • Gloucester 17

  • Hudson 289

  • Hunterdon 10

  • Mercer 45

  • Middlesex 171

  • Monmouth 134

  • Morris 74

  • Ocean 84

  • Passaic 124

  • Somerset 47

  • Sussex 9

  • Union 226

  • Warren 10

Murphy also said the Trump administration will also supply New Jersey with 300 ventilators, saying he appreciates it but "it's far, far from what we need."

He said New Jersey is running at full ventilator capacity. The state is working with FEMA and hospitals to allow patients to "co-vent," meaning that they're allowing two people to use the same machine at the same time.

"This is a necessary step that will buy us precious time," Murphy said. "This is real life. This is life and death."

Murphy also said:

  • Auto dealerships can operate remote or online sales, and allow for off-site pickup

  • Realtors can do business, but only on a one-on-one basis.

  • Firearms will be able to operate on an appointment-basis only.

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

Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Experts are also predicting when the coronavirus peak could hit New Jersey. Read more: Best-Case Scenario: August Peak For NJ Coronavirus Outbreak

Watch Murphy here:

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Here's what else you should know:

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 Point Pleasant Patch