Gov. Murphy: 182 More Deaths; Coronavirus Now In 474 NJ Towns

Tom Davis
Updated ·10 min read

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.

Watch Murphy here:

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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):

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:

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