WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy provided the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak and vaccines and closures in New Jersey beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday (you can watch it here, below).

A statewide error in the state's COVID vaccination pre-registration and scheduling system is causing double bookings and other issues. Read more: NJ Statewide Error Causes COVID Vaccine Scheduling Problems

Johnson & Johnson's 1-shot COVID-19 vaccine is almost ready to go, but research is showing it is less protective than the 2-shot alternatives. Read more: Johnson & Johnson COVID Shot May Be Less Protective Than Others

Twelve New Jersey counties are now in the "red" zone for COVID-19 outbreak severity, the White House Task Force said in its most recent report. Read more: 12 NJ Counties In Red Zone: White House Coronavirus Task Force

Watch Murphy here:

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