Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura

On Sunday, April 5, the state reports that 913 people have died from COVID-19, with a total of 37,505 cases statewide. Essex County has 4.082 positive cases.

Regions of New Jersey could see a surge in COVID-19 cases over the next week, with northern New Jersey expected to see a surge during the first week of April, said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.