Coronavirus Update: N.J., Conn. See Big Surge In Cases From Saturday To Sunday
Positive coronavirus cases grew quite a bit in New Jersey and Connecticut over the last 24 hours.
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Positive coronavirus cases grew quite a bit in New Jersey and Connecticut over the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus death toll now greater in New Jersey than the number of Garden State residents killed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
The order came as New Jersey saw deaths related to COVID-19 illness jumped 182 in 24-hours to a total of 537.
It will be used for patients who are not suffering from coronavirus, in order to free up beds at area hospitals.
Testing will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the state motor vehicle inspection center on Kilmer Road in Edison.
Police said they found people gathered outside and inside the house, including six children.
Among those falling victim to COVID-19 were a 33-year-old firefighter and a 30-year-old championship baseball coach.
Gov. Phil Murphy is not messing around. He's fed up with the lack of common sense by those blatantly breaking orders concerning social distancing.
New Jersey is now up to 16,636 confirmed COVID-19 cases, up 3,347 since the last reported tally. Coronavirus-related deaths went up to 198 statewide, an increase of 37.
Various measures in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak continue to be taken by leaders all around the Tri-State Area.
"We are pounding the table morning, noon and night: Stay home, stay home, stay home. So if there's another message point we can add to that we're happy to add to that," Murphy said.
The CDC is urging residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to refrain from non-essential domestic travel for 14 days effective immediately.
Gov. Phil Murphy said 11,124 patients have tested positive, and 140 have died.
Gov. Phil Murphy says the state's hospitals are on the verge of crippling under the strain of coronavirus patients.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to make waves in the education world.
Gov. Phil Murphy says the state's hospitals are on the verge of crippling under the strain of coronavirus patients.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday telling child care providers they have until Friday to certify their compliance with the new guidelines or shut down business at the end of the month.
New Jersey is preparing for a huge drop in tax revenue from the hit to the economy from coronavirus, and Gov. Phil Murphy is putting nearly $1 billion in reserve to get ready, the state treasurer announced.
Testing will begin at 8 a.m. Monday at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel until supplies last.
As expected, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an order essentially ordering all New Jersey residents to "stay at home" and close non-essential businesses.
Gov. Phil Murphy predicts the number of cases will jump from nearly 750 into the many thousands as more people are tested.
Gov. Phil Murphy revealed during his Thursday media briefing that there are 318 new cases, bringing the state-wide total to 742, including nine deaths.
Three upcoming elections have all been postponed to Tuesday, May 12, and will be vote-by-mail only.
In perhaps his strongest words since the coronavirus outbreak started, Gov. Phil Murphy made it clear to New Jerseyans on Wednesday that new directives on social gathering will be enforced.
Gov. Phil Murphy made it clear Tuesday that New Jersey's new social distancing and curfew directives must be followed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
A Brooklyn family feared their property was at risk when a construction error at a neighboring building forced them out of their home in September, but now, they're back just in time for the holidays.
Exclusive surveillance video gives new insight into a partial building collapse in the Bronx that happened last December.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
A Brooklyn family feared their property was at risk when a construction error at a neighboring building forced them out of their home in September, but now, they're back just in time for the holidays.
Exclusive surveillance video gives new insight into a partial building collapse in the Bronx that happened last December.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for November 26 at 11 p.m.
CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson gives a special shout out to Don Bosco Prep's football team and her son, Burke.
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Harvey Weinstein is suing New York City and the Department of Correction over what he calls "deplorable conditions" at Rikers Island.
A ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Lebanon. The United States brokered the deal, which went into effect two hours ago in both countries. It's being welcomed as an opportunity for peace. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has reaction.
