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WATCH: Gov. Murphy NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update

WATCH: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 11:15 a.m. on Friday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.

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 11:15 a.m. on Friday (you can watch it live, below).

Murphy announced that he's expanding vaccine eligibility to people ages 55 and older, retail and construction workers and the media. Read more: NJ COVID Vaccines To Expand To Ages 55+, Retail, Many Others

The announcement comes a day after he loosened COVID quarantine rules in New Jersey. Read more: NJ Loosens COVID Quarantine Rules, Citing Expanded Vaccinations

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The state's distribution of the COVID vaccine continues and appointments are expanding. Here's the latest on how to schedule an appointment. Read more: Where To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In New Jersey

Watch Murphy live here:

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