TRENTON, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday continued to urge residents to wear a mask as the state reported 3,399 new cases and 28 new confirmed COVID-19 related deaths.
"These numbers speak for themselves," Murphy said.
The governor urges residents to continue following safety restrictions adding that it's the better alternative to dying from the virus.
During a briefing on Thursday, Murphy was asked to address anti-maskers who refuse to wear masks who are "tired" of wearing an "uncomfortable" mask.
"You know what's really uncomfortable and annoying? When you die." Murphy said.
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Murphy on Friday also announced an $800,000 grant that would generate training hubs for K-12 educators involved with computer science education.
"To lead the innovation economy – and continue to have the best schools in the nation – we must invest in our educators," he said.
