Up Close: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy addresses phase one reopening

Sunday, May 17, 2020
NEW YORK (WABC) -- On Up Close this week, a closer look at the pandemic in New Jersey.

Governor Phil Murphy joins Bill Ritter to discuss the long battle to bend the curve on the number of cases and now plans to slowly reopen the state.

Dr. Jen Ashton shares her insights on the increasing number of children affected by a mystery childhood disease linked to COVID-19 - What we know and don't know about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

Plus, with fewer flights and few drivers paying tolls, the Port Authority is facing financial problems. Executive director Rick Cotton joins us.

Segment 1 featuring Governor Phil Murphy is above.

Segment 2: ABC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton
ABC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton speaks on recent COVID-19 developments


Segment 3: Executive Director of the Port Authority Rick Cotton
Executive Director of the Port Authority Rick Cotton speaks on the financial effects of COVID-19


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