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NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know (UPDATED)

New Jersey's death toll is now 5,938, and 3,730 new cases were announced on Sunday. Here are the areas with new cases, as well as the latest developments on the impact of the coronavirus in New Jersey on Sunday.>>>Read more here.

Gov. Murphy To Roll Out Broad NJ Reopening Plan Amid Coronavirus

Gov. Phil Murphy offered a timeline and some details on when he plans to release a "broad" plan to reopen NJ's economy amid the coronavirus.

Gov. Murphy: NJ 'Backslides' In Coronavirus Outbreak

WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy showed how – and where – NJ "backslid" since Thursday in the coronavirus outbreak. Here are the latest updates.

First 2 NJ Coronavirus Patients Recover After Plasma Therapy

Two NJ residents who were on ventilators are the first coronavirus patients in the state to be successfully treated with plasma therapy.

Virtua Gave Faulty Masks To Nurses Fighting Coronavirus: Union

A union representing nurses claims Virtua gave nurses fighting coronavirus defective masks. The health system denies the claims.

Tornado Touched Down In Brick Tuesday: National Weather Service

While widespread damage in Toms River was attributed to straight-line winds, a small tornado moved through Normandy Beach.

N95 Mask-Wearing Morris Co. Driver Passes Out, Crashes Car: Cops

Authorities said the driver was wearing the mask for several hours before the crash.

Photos Show Holy Name Medical Center's Coronavirus Response

Holy Name Medical Center has released inspiring images chronicling the daily lives of front-line workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Ridgewood Native, 26, Leaves Hospital After Coronavirus Fight

The 26-year-old left the hospital after he struggled through a month-long battle with the coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Ex-Toms River Schools Chief Ritacco Released From Prison

Michael Ritacco went to federal prison in 2012 for taking more than $1 million in bribes in his role as superintendent.