WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates

Point Pleasant NJ

18 December, 2020

10:07 AM

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NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy provided the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak, schools, vaccines and closures in New Jersey on Friday (you can watch it here, below). During the news conference, Murphy announced that New Jersey plans to open six vaccine "megasites" in January in its effort to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to residents who want them. Read more: Gov. Murphy: NJ Opening 6 COVID Vaccine 'Megasites:' Here's Where Murphy has signed four bills into law that are intended to provide a boost to New Jersey amid the coronavirus crisis while vetoing 2 others. Read more: Gov. Murphy Signs 4 NJ Coronavirus Bills In Law, Vetoes 2 Others Murphy said during a news conference on Thursday morning that the nor'easter didn't significantly delay the delivery of the coronavirus vaccines. Murphy said an additional 47 hospitals are expecting to get the vaccine soon, 35 of which were expected to obtain it either on Thursday or Friday. Read more: Small Delay Expected In Delivery Of COVID Vaccine To NJ Hospitals The list of those who are eligible for the first round of vaccines is very broad – and they're not just doctors and nurses. Read more: Here's Who Is Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine First In New Jersey Watch Murphy here: New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don't miss local and statewide announcements about novel coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.