WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update

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

The more contagious COVID-19 variant is now spreading in New Jersey, and one person has died. Read more: First Death Involving New COVID-19 Variant Case In NJ

FEMA gave New Jersey $216 million to help boost vaccines in the Garden State and elsewhere by 16 percent. Here's what that means. Read more: NJ Gets $216M In Feds' 16 Percent COVID Vaccine Boost: Here's Why

Murphy urged patience and says he's searching for fixes for the NJ COVID vaccine shortage. One vaccine mega-site even ran dry, and second doses are not being scheduled. Read more: Gov. Murphy Urges Patience, Fix For NJ COVID Vaccine Shortage

New Jersey has loosened its COVID-19 rules at schools, allowing more freedom for parents, teachers and students. Here's what this means. Read more: NJ Loosens COVID-19 Rules And Guidance For Schools

Watch Murphy here:

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