New Jersey’s COVID-19 caseload is surging to
levels not seen even during the height of the spring outbreak, with Gov. Phil
Murphy and experts warning things could get worse.
Gov. Murphy tweeted Thursday that “this pandemic is nowhere near over.
We can’t give
up the fight now. Mask up. Social distance. Wash your hands."
The governor had said Wednesday he’s keeping “all options on the table” when it comes to closing parts of
the state’s
economy again, as he ordered in the spring. He urged people to be especially
vigilant with Christmas coming up.
The governor reported 4,913 new
positive COVID-19 cases Thursday, as well as 64 new confirmed deaths.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.