TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey now has at least 34,124 coronavirus cases, with 846 reported deaths, according to state health officials.
As the state's death toll continues to mount, Gov. Phil Murphy ordered flags to be flown at half-mast to honor those who have succumbed to the virus. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS "COVID-19 has taken far too many relatives, friends, and loved ones in New Jersey,” Murphy said. “This virus has affected every corner of our state." The death toll is a reminder that the best thing residents can do is to continue to avoid social interactions, Murphy said. “I cannot be any clearer in my call: Stay at home before this hits home.