N.J. coronavirus deaths increase to 5,938 with 109,038 cases statewide. 3,730 new positive tests confirmed.
The coronavirus death toll in New Jersey increased Sunday to 5,938 people, with 109,038 total cases statewide, though the total number of state residents hospitalized dropped to a three-week low with 6,573 patients under treatment for a confirmed or suspected case.
The numbers announced by Gov. Phil Murphy include 75 additional deaths and 3,730 new positive tests reported in the last 24 hours. As has been the practice on Sundays during the outbreak, Murphy did not hold an in-person coronavirus briefing and the latest results were posted online on the state Department of Health’s tracking website.Mo…