NJTV News: June 25, 2020

The death toll rises. Thursday, for first time, health officials are reporting probable COVID-19 deaths -- meaning they’ve reviewed death certificates for more accurate reporting and included more specific information of those who died in long-term care facilities that had outbreaks. It means a clearer idea of the toll the pandemic has taken on the state. Officials are reporting an additional 1,854 probable COVID-19 deaths since the outbreak began in March. With these numbers, the total COVID-19 deaths in our state is 14,872. Health officials Thursday also reported 406 new confirmed cases across New Jersey. Total infections now for the Garden State are 170,196 . And, here’s what’s also rising: the rate of transmission, going from .81 to .88. Over the past week, the transmission rate has increased in 16 of the state’s 21 counties. Six counties are now recording rates of transmission at least 50% greater than they were last Wednesday. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for daily videos: http://bit.ly/1ERsYqw For full episodes, check out http://www.njtvnews.org/ Facebook:   / njtvonline   Twitter:   / njtvnews   Instagram:   / njtvnewsroom   ----------------- While NJTV does not and cannot review every submission and is not responsible for the content of your comments, NJTV reserves the right to delete, remove, move, or edit comments that it, in its sole discretion, deems abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise illegal or unacceptable for any reason.  ----------------- NJTV News is a nightly news program that airs weekdays on NJTV that covers local New Jersey news. Be sure to share with us your story ideas, feedback and tips about news in your neighborhood here: http://bit.ly/1GnSEtn NJTV News airs every weeknight at 6, 7:30 and 11 p.m. ET on NJTV.