NEWARK (1010 WINS) -- Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday that the number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey had risen by 590 to 1,914 total cases.
On a conference call, the governor also announced four new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 20.
He also reported the first case in Salem County, meaning the virus has reached all of the state's 21 counties.
Authorities said a drive-thru coronavirus testing center in New Jersey once again reached capacity Sunday morning shortly after opening, but the site will reopen Monday — and a second drive-thru center is also expected to open that day in another county.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said on his Facebook page that the site at Bergen Community College would reopen at 8 a.m. Monday. He said the county has the most cases in the state and has recorded five deaths, so "it is important that we test as many symptomatic residents as possible."
The mass testing center was at capacity minutes after opening Saturday for its second day of operations. NorthJersey.com reported that hundreds of cars were waiting in lines, but less than 15 minutes after opening police began turning people away.
Tedesco urged people coming to the site, who must be New Jersey residents, to be patient. They will be screened for symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath and coughing.
On Monday, officials say a second drive-thru coronavirus testing site will open at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel in Monmouth County.
Murphy ordered residents to stay home, banned all gatherings and told nonessential retail businesses to close by 9 p.m. Saturday in order to slow the spread of the coronovirus.
"I take personal responsibility for the public health and safety of New Jersey," he tweeted. "If you are unhappy about our aggressive social distancing measures, I'm sorry. But your safety is my highest priority."
Murphy said he guessed that restrictions would have to remain for "weeks to months."
The governor announced Saturday that there had been five more deaths from the virus, for a total of 16 in the state. There were more than 440 new positive tests for a total of more than 1,300, something he attributed to testing in the state that had been "ahead of the curve."
But he ordered all residents to stay at home with some exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, visiting family or close friends, reporting to work, or engaging in outdoor activities. Gatherings such as weddings, in-person services and parties are banned, he said.
"It pains me that important life moments cannot be celebrated the way they are supposed to," Murphy said. "Any place where people congregate is a place where coronavirus can be spread."
Murphy also argued people not to go to second homes at the Jersey Shore, saying the shore towns aren't prepared for the influx.
The governor's executive order also orders closure of nonessential retail businesses and tells businesses to make arrangements for employees to work from home where possible.
Businesses that can remain open include grocery stores, pharmacies, medical marijuana dispensaries, medical supply stores, gas station, convenience stores, home improvement stores, banks, laundromats, pet stores, liquor stores, auto repair shops, office supply stores, mail and delivery stores.
"Life in New Jersey does not have to come to a complete standstill," Murphy said. "Residents can still go for a walk or go for a run outside. ... If you do go outside for these activities, or head to the grocery store, we're urging ... no, we're ordering everyone to practice social distancing and keep a safe, six-foot difference between you and others."
Asked how long he expected the restrictions to last, Murphy said he guessed it would be "somewhere measured in weeks to months."
"This is not next week. I wish it were," he told reporters. He said no final decision had been made on how long schools would remain closed, but "the chances are overwhelming we're not going back to school a week from Monday."
Murphy earlier announced the indefinite closure of libraries across the state.
