Officials in New Jersey said one of the state's 11 COVID-19-related fatalities involves a man in his 30s from Essex County. Another death involved a man in his 50s from Bergen County, while four more of the victims are associated with a long-term care facility in the state. Nine of out 11 victims had underlying health issues, including hypertension and diabetes, according to the commissioner of the state's health department, Judy Persichilli. ITALY'S CORONAVIRUS DEATH TOLL RISES BY MORE THAN 600 IN A SINGLE DAYThere are now 890 cases of the novel coronavirus in the state. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGEMurphy said 600 people were tested for COVID-19 on Friday as drive-through testing became available to residents.

Source: Fox News March 20, 2020 19:28 UTC