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).

Severe weather in New Jersey is expected, bringing hail and possibly damaging 60-mph winds. Power outages and an isolated tornado are possible. At least one vaccine site has canceled appointments. Read more: NJ Weather: Severe Storms, Hail, 60-MPH Winds Expected In NJ

All New Jersey residents 16 and over became eligible to get the vaccine as of Monday. Read more: COVID Vaccines Will Expand To NJ Residents 16 And Older

Citing the ongoing "threat," Murphy announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency has been extended in New Jersey. Here's why. Read more: NJ Extends COVID Public Health Emergency, Citing Ongoing 'Threat'

A new report says New Jersey is the third least safe state amid COVID, and it ranks low in several categories. Here's why. Read more: NJ Is 3rd Least Safe State During COVID, Report Says: Here's Why

Watch Murphy live here:

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