Eighty-six people were added to the New Jersey’s coronavirus death tally on Monday, bringing the total to 1,003 residents. But the governor said new data shows social distancing efforts appear to working.

New Jersey reported more than 40,000 novel coronavirus cases and more than 1,000 deaths on Monday. NBC10’s Cydney Long has the details on Gov. Murphy’s response and message.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that data is showing social distancing mitigation efforts are “beginning” to show results in reducing the coronavirus infection rates. He made it clear that social distancing is more important that ever to continue the trend.

Governor Phil Murphy is allowing more restrictions on short-term rentals in New Jersey in an effort to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

A sober Gov. Phil Murphy said the novel coronavirus pandemic was “writing one of the greatest tragedies” in New Jersey history as deaths rose to at least 846 and infections climbed to 34,124.

For the second-straight day, New Jersey has announced more than 100 more deaths of people who had contracted the novel coronavirus.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced more than 100 new deaths from COVID-19 complications Friday. He has ordered flags around the state to be lowered to half-staff in the memory of those lost to the new coronavirus.

For the first time, New Jersey has announced nearly 200 new coronavirus deaths in one day.

New Jersey now has more than 22,000 cases of the novel coronavirus and more than 350 deaths as COVID-19 ravages the Garden State.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new grim totals of coronavirus infections and deaths on Wednesday. More than 22,000 people contracted the virus and more than 350 were killed so far.

At least 267 people, including first responders, people in long-term care facilities and young adults, have died after contracting the new coronavirus

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday that 69 additional deaths are now tied to the coronavirus outbreak in the state. The death toll is now 267 with more than 18,690 total infections.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said National Guard Capt. Douglas Linn Hickok died in a Pennsylvania hospital after contracting COVID-19.

On Monday, New Jersey reported more than 3,300 more cases of the novel coronavirus and 37 more deaths as health officials put out a grim outlook if people don’t stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Some Jersey Shore communities, including Ocean City, put a temporary ban on short-term rentals to limit non-essential travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg has the details.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy implored citizens to continue to social distance and stay home as the state contends with large increases of COVID-19 infections and deaths.

State officials are urging citizens to follow instructions on keeping distance from others. NBC10 reporter Drew Smith was in Trenton on Saturday night to find out Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest plans.

The search is on for ventilators and other life-saving medical supplies in the Philadelphia area as the coronavirus outbreak continues to ramp up.

New Jersey hit a deadly milestone Friday as the death total from the coronavirus outbreak broke 100. Another 2,000 COVID-19 cases were reported Friday, as the state near 9,000 cases.

New Jersey Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced on Friday 27 new deaths from the coronavirus.