Deaths climb but NJ hospitals have discharged thousands of COVID-19 patients

Here are the latest figures on the coronavirus cases in New Jersey, including some good news about recoveries.

A majority of people who get COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, can recover on their own at home. But a large number of people end up needing hospitalization and sometimes to be put on ventilation and life support.

Sergio Bichao is deputy digital editor at New Jersey 101.5. Send him news tips: Call 609-359-5348 or email sergio.bichao@townsquaremedia.com.