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New Jersey coronavirus death toll now at 1,232. Total cases rise to 44,416 with 3K new positive tests.

New Jersey officials reported the coronavirus death toll has increased to 1,232 and total cases in the state have hit 44,416 on Tuesday with 3,361 new positive tests in the last 24 hours and the projected peak for the state still likely weeks away.

“It’s almost unfathomable when you think about it — 1,232 lost lives,” Gov. Phil Murphy said during his daily coronavirus press briefing Tuesday afternoon. The numbers included 232 new deaths – the highest single-day increase during the outbreak. Officials said 10% of the fatalities have been residents of long-term care facilities.“We honor their legac…

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Posted: April 7th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: COVID-19, Monmouth County, New Jersey | Tags: , | Comments Off on New Jersey coronavirus death toll now at 1,232. Total cases rise to 44,416 with 3K new positive tests.

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