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WATCH: Gov. Murphy NJ Coronavirus, Closures Update

WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed schools and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's the latest.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy provided the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak, schools and closures in New Jersey on Monday (you can watch it here, below).

The update comes as the number of cases continues to rise in New Jersey. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Murphy, who announced 3,573 new cases and 17 more deaths on Monday, said 74 percent of New Jersey residents refuse to cooperate with contact tracers – 5 percent more residents than reported last week, Murphy said Monday. Read more: Gov. Murphy: 74 Percent Not Cooperating With Contact Tracers

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Murphy announced on Sunday that New Jersey has 6,046 additional coronavirus cases – the highest daily case total in the state's history – and 16 more deaths. Read more: NJ Tops 6K New Cases For 1st Time, Clarifies Entertainment Rules

Watch Murphy live here:

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