Murphy gave an update on his states response to the coronavirus, saying the death toll and the number of cases continue to rise. He talks about the backlog in testing and criminal charges for violating social distancing rules. Gov. Murphy good afternoon. Table byd at the head the woman to my right who needs no introduction, the commissioner of the department of health, Judith Persichilli. To her right, the state epidemiologist. Honored to have you both with us. Farleft, the state Police Superintendent patrick callahan, as usual. The director of Homeland Security protected nest. Also joining us today is the department of children and families commissioner. Great to have you. Thanks for being here. Ive asked her to provide an update on the order for of childcare facilities to provide services only to the kids of our frontline responders and essential workers and i should note and i know she will note this, april is also National Child abuse awareness month. In times like these, when ther
Security preparedness is what this also joining us today is. The department of children and families commissioner. Great to have you. Thanks for being here. I have asked christine to provide an update on the order for of childcare facilities to provide services only to the kids of our frontline responders and essential workers and i should note and i know she will note this, april is also National Child abuse awareness month. In times like these, when there is tremendous uncertainty and stress and anxiety, children can be at risk of abuse. It is a horrible reality, but it exists. The department of children and families has a host of Resources Available to survivors of abuse. I hope christine can provide the guidance for anyone who needs help and does not know where to turn. As ive done in the past week or so, i will turn early to the we are reporting another 3489 positive test results, bringing our statewide total to 23,590. Again, that is 3489 positive test results, bringing our state
Theyre transmitting the virus. If people wanted to wear them they can, if people want to use scarves, you can. Youre reducing the amount of virus youre putting into the environment. Its to protect others from you. We have about six days of current burn rate of ventilators. 21,000 Health Care Workers are now to new york to help. Every day i go to work, i feel like im going to slaughter. Announcer this is new day. Welcome to our viewers in the United States and all around the world. This is new day and breaking overnight. The top Infectious Disease expert in the country, dr. Anthony fauci tells cnn that the entire nation should be under stayathome orders. And more than that, he doesnt understand why theyre not. Ten states are Still Holding out. President trump is still resisting issuing a nationwide order. More news, cnn learned that the cdc is recommending guidelines for what different towns and cities should look for in their communities before they relax social distancing. Its a week
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