Gov. Murphy: 539 New NJ Coronavirus Cases, 70 Deaths

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Thursday news conference, announced 539 new coronavirus cases and 70 more deaths (you can watch it here, below).

The update comes as the number of coronavirus cases has risen to 165,816, and 12,443 people have died. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Murphy did devote part of his news conference rebuking businesses and towns, such as Asbury Park, for reopening indoor dining and bars and defying the governor's orders. Read more: Gov. Murphy Rebukes Asbury Park After Indoor Dining, Bars Reopen

Indoor retail and outdoor dining are set to resume on Monday. Here is the schedule. Read more: Gov. Murphy: 'Hard Dates' In NJ Coronavirus Reopening Blueprint

Murphy, speaking at a Wednesday news conference, outlined a contact tracing plan that he believes will effectively contain the coronavirus in New Jersey. He made the announcement as revealed an additional 611 coronavirus cases and 74 more deaths. Read more: Gov. Murphy's NJ Contact Tracing Plan For Containing Coronavirus

Murphy, speaking during a Tuesday news conference, lifted New Jersey's stay-at-home order and will allow for much bigger gatherings, paving the way for graduations, protests and indoor and outdoor church services to occur. Read more: Gov. Murphy Lifts NJ Stay-At-Home Order, Allows Bigger Gatherings

Watch Murphy here:

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