Joe Hernandez

The state health commissioner says some hospitals have started to divert patients as they deal with a surge in coronavirus cases.

Meanwhile, criticism is mounting over plans to raise tolls on the AC Expressway during the pandemic.

"These aren’t abstract numbers,’ Gov. Phil Murphy said. ‘These are our neighbors, our family, our friends."

The numbers on a national level are equally sobering: a record 3.3 million Americans filed for the unemployment benefits in a single week.

Without naming names, Gov. Phil Murphy blasted people like the lieutenant governor of Texas who have suggested the tradeoff is worth it.

Stiff penalties await individuals and businesses who violate New Jersey’s strict social distancing mandates, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said.

Will it be enough? That’s the question on everyone’s mind, and it’s a difficult one to answer.

The number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey jumped to 427 on Wednesday, including five deaths, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

The extraordinary new restrictions will impact business operations and discourage individual travel. School closures are set to begin Wednesday.

The proposal is a bid to give consumers who use popular genetic testing services more control over their personal data.

Health officials warned the state may be starting to see “community spread,” which means the illness is being transmitted among the general population.

The confirmation comes as more and more Garden State residents are testing positive for the virus.