Murphy NJ’s corona virus extends public health urgency

Government Bill Murphy Extension of New Jersey Public Health Emergency Notification Sunday is new Corona virus Cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise.

The governor’s executive order extends the emergency by an additional 30 days. This is the ninth time he has extended the March 9 public health emergency, giving him the strength to fight the spread of COVID-19 through administrative action.

“The government has made significant improvements in the rate of new cases reported in all districts, which demonstrates the need for the state to continue with many of its current measures, which are to reduce additional new epidemics and save lives,” Murphy told management, ordering the emergency to be put in place.

He said updating the public health order would “ensure that the rate of new cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey, the number of people admitted to hospitals for COVID-19, or the government can respond quickly to take all appropriate action.” The reproductive rate for COVID-19 infections in New Jersey continues to rise. ”

Murphy on Sunday announced no new measures or restrictions to curb the spread of the corona virus, and current administrative orders such as restricting the size of public meetings or wearing masks are in effect.

He last extended the public health emergency on October 24 for 30 days. During that time, more than 225,000 viral infections were confirmed.

New Jersey announced 3,998 new Corona virus Cases and 15 deaths Sunday. Cases are on the rise in the states after the summer epidemic.

More than 306,000 people have tested positive since mid-March, and 16,761 have died.

“Despite hope to be on the horizon, the COVID-19 epidemic is far from over.” Murphy said in a statement.

Pfizer’s new about 130,000 dose Corona virus The vaccine could be shipped to New Jersey by Christmas, and up to 460,000 doses may be available by January if the version of Moderna is approved by U.S. regulators for emergency use. State officials said Friday.

“We continue to use all available resources and will need the ability to do so as we fight this virus through the second wave that surrounds our country and our state,” Murphy said.

He declared a public health emergency on March 9, five days after the corona virus was first detected in Garden State, and extended it twice in April, May, June, July, August and in September and October.

NJ Advance Media Staff Writer Brent Johnson Contributed to this report.

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