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Coronavirus Latest In New Jersey: Governor Phil Murphy Announces Second Death Of COVID-19 In State

MONMOUTH COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Saturday the second death of COVID-19 in the state. Murphy said the patient was a woman in her 50's who was being treated at CentraState Healthcare System in Monmouth County.

"‪Please wash your hands frequently and practice social distancing. We will get through this together," Murphy tweeted.

Earlier, Murphy had announced 19 new positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 69. In South Jersey, there are seven presumed positive cases -- three in Burlington County, two in Camden County, and one each in Mercer and Ocean Counties.

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