Gov. Murphy: NJ Coronavirus Outbreak Again Has Deadliest Day: 365

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey once again had its worst daily report during the coronavirus outbreak, announcing during a Tuesday press conference that the Garden State has 4,049 new cases and 365 more deaths. The report likely had additional cases because of a lag in reporting from the holiday weekend, he said. (you can watch it here, below).

Murphy said New Jersey now has 68,824 and 2,805 deaths. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

The daily numbers were a jump from Monday's report, when Murphy announced that New Jersey had 3,219 new cases as well as 94 more deaths. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Outbreak Slowing; 'We Are Making Progress:' Murphy

Murphy expressed concern about the fatality rate for African-Americans, saying it is 50 percent higher than the state's number. "That is something we watch and gives us significant concern," he said.

Murphy said New Jersey also has 8,185 people who are hospitalized – also an increase – with the coronavirus. Of those, 2,051 are in critical or intensive care and 1,626 ventilators are in use. On Monday, 514 residents were discharged.

Murphy, however, said there are still signs that New Jersey is flattening its upward curve of cases, and that nearly all New Jersey counties are doubling their cases every seven days or more. Nearly two weeks ago, many counties were doubling cases every day. He provided a chart:

Also, the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel has the ability to test more people since fewer people are waiting in line, he said.

At the same time, Murphy seemed to indicate that New Jersey isn't ready to reopen just yet, largely because the federal government hasn't provided enough help with testing.

"I can't think about reopening unless the resources from the federal government are more robust," Murphy said.

Murphy also paid tribute to people who passed away:

Here's what you should know as New Jersey is making big decisions on deadlines for schools, taxes, phone and cable bills that are coming quickly. Read more: Schools, Taxes, Internet: Big Decisions For NJ Amid Coronavirus

Watch Murphy here:

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Here's what else you should know:

• Murphy issued a stay-at-home order, closing all non-essential business at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Read more: Gov. Murphy Announces NJ 'Stay-At-Home' Order Due To Coronavirus
• On Monday, March 16, Murphy announced that all schools would close on Tuesday, March 17. Read more: NJ Schools Will Close Due To Coronavirus Outbreak: Gov. Murphy
• Murphy ordered stores across New Jersey on Wednesday, April 8 to require shoppers to wear face coverings or masks. Here's how you can get yours, and how the new rule will be enforced. Read more: NJ Shoppers Must Wear Masks: Where To Get Them, How It's Enforced
• Here are 10 resources for you and your family to utilize as you navigate through the outbreak: Unemployment, Tests, Food: 10 NJ Resources In Coronavirus Crisis
• New Jersey's courts suspended all new jury trials until further notice, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said on Thursday, March 12. Read more: Coronavirus Throws Monkey Wrench Into New Jersey Court System
• Murphy said during a live press conference on Wednesday, March 25 that he's ordering many day care centers to shut amid the coronavirus outbreak. Read more: Gov. Murphy To Shut Many Day Care Centers Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory for New Jersey. Read more: CDC Travel Advisory For NJ: No Coronavirus Travel Ban From Trump
• New Jersey residents are expected to start receiving stimulus payments soon. Here's what you need to do beforehand. Read more: Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Payments: What You Need To Do In NJ
• On Friday, March 27, Murphy allowed more types of New Jersey businesses – including gun sellers – to operate in the coronavirus outbreak. What's open and closed now? Read more: What's Open, Closed? More NJ Business To Operate Amid Coronavirus
• Murphy announced on Tuesday, April 7 that state and county parks will close. Read more: Gov. Murphy Closes Parks On NJ Coronavirus Crisis's Deadliest Day
• Here are four urgent tasks New Jersey wants you to do during the coronavirus outbreak, including wearing a mask. And here's why. Read more: Wear A Mask! 4 Things NJ Wants You To Do In Coronavirus Outbreak

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.