WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy was set to provide 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 live here, below).

With an eye toward vaccine expansion, Murphy extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on Wednesday. Read more: NJ Extends COVID Emergency, Citing More Vaccine Expansion

The state continues to face issues even as doses have increased and teachers and seniors get vaccinated. New Jersey also has new recommendations. Read more: NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Update: State Issues New Recommendations

At least 10 Motor Vehicle Commission sites will be closed for about a week or longer because of the coronavirus. Read more: NJ MVC Updates: 10 More Sites Close Because Of Coronavirus

Murphy also told CBS3 that he believes NJ will be "a lot more normal" amid the COVID crisis quicker than what President Biden hopes. Read more: Gov. Murphy: NJ 'A Lot More Normal' By Memorial Day Amid COVID

Watch Murphy live here:

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