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WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccines, Marijuana Updates

WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 12 noon and addressed schools, vaccines and marijuana legalization amid the coronavirus crisis.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy provided the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak and vaccines and closures in New Jersey beginning at 12 noon. on Monday (you can watch it here, below).

Murphy also addressed how lawmakers' efforts to start the process of legalizing marijuana have collapsed. Read more: Deal On NJ Marijuana Legalization Bill Collapses

Murphy announced on Monday that New Jersey will once again have to make important statewide changes to schools amid the COVID-19 crisis. Read more: NJ Waives Graduation Rules, Makes Other School Changes Amid COVID

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Murphy announced that New Jersey once again had a record-high number of coronavirus cases on Saturday, reporting 6,435 new cases and 102 more deaths. The case number topped the record-high set just two days prior. Another 5,032 cases were reported on Sunday. Read more: NJ Coronavirus, Vaccine Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Murphy also reported 102 additional deaths on Saturday, the first time New Jersey topped 100 daily fatalities for five consecutive days since May. Read more: COVID-19 Bills Signed Into Law As NJ Hits Highest Case Total Ever

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New Jersey announced that the state is expanding the number of COVID-19 vaccination sites. Here's where you can get one now. Read more: NJ Lists 120 COVID Vaccine Sites, Plans To Expand: Here's Where

The state has now released a list that shows – in order – when everybody in New Jersey can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Health officials also have identified the sites in each county that currently provide the vaccine. Read more: When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List

Murphy assigned blame as he's facing pressure over the near doubling of New Jersey long-term-care COVID cases and deaths. See county breakdown. Read more: NJ COVID Nursing Home Deaths, Cases Spike As Murphy Points Blame

Murphy vetoed a bill that he says would have allowed New Jersey bars and restaurants more freedom while operating outside amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: NJ Bill To Give Bars More 'Outdoor' Freedom Amid COVID Is Vetoed

Watch Murphy here:




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