New Jersey residents are waking up to a new coronavirus reality Tuesday with unprecedented statewide closures and restrictions on businesses, the final day when schools are permitted to remain open and news of the third coronavirus death as statewide cases have increased to 178.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced late Monday a man in his 90s died from coronavirus at Hackensack University Medical Center. The number of coronavirus cases in the state soared from 98 on Sunday to at least 178 on Monday.

In addition, casinos in Atlantic City are closed for the foreseeable future and Murphy urged people to avoid non-essential travel between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus outbreak across New Jersey and elsewhere.

All schools are closed beginning Wednesday: Murphy said Sunday the statewide closure of all public and private schools was coming and he made it official Monday. The closure of all kindergarten through grade 12 schools officially begins Wednesday, though the vast majority of schools already canceled classes and shifted to online instruction. While the closures will be in place for at least two weeks, Murphy hinted the shutdown could last considerably longer. Daycare centers are permitted to remain open.

Stock market takes enormous plunge: The U.S. stock market plunged 12% Monday for its worst day in more than three decades.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2,997 points, or 12.9%, and likewise the S&P 500 had its worst loss since the Black Monday crash of 1987.

The S&P 500′s drop means it has plummeted nearly 30% since setting a record less than a month ago. Early Tuesday, futures trading indicated markets could rise at the opening bell.

How quickly is coronavirus spreading?: As recently as 11 days ago, there was one case in one county in New Jersey. A week ago there were only 15 cases and as recently as Friday just 50.

N.J. to get 2 coronavirus testing centers: New Jersey’s first two “widespread” coronavirus testing centers are being planned — at Bergen County Community College and at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Monmouth County — officials revealed on Monday.

State health officials say a 5-year-old tested positive for coronavirus: A 5-year-old child is the state’s first pediatric case of coronavirus. Paterson’s mayor said the child tested positive after both his parents also contracted coronavirus. The child’s father works in Teaneck, the town particularly hard hit with cases. The family is self-quarantining at home and a test for a 4-year-old sibling is also pending, officials said.

Movie theaters, concert halls and fitness centers are closed: The list of closures of non-essential businesses to close also included nightclubs, performing arts centers and racetracks. Gatherings of more than 50 people in the state are essentially banned.

Other non-essential retail and entertainment businesses can still operate, just not between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Essential businesses such as gas stations, pharmacies and supermarkets can continue to operate normally, the governor said.

Atlantic City casinos are also shut down: The city’s casinos were ordered to shut their doors by 8 p.m. Monday, though some closed even earlier. While online gambling is permitted, wagering choices are more limited than usual since college and professional sports are not playing.

Bergen County shuts its shopping malls: Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said the malls in the state’s most populous county had to close by 11 p.m. Tuesday as officials scrambled to halt the spread of coronavirus. Tedesco said he’s already been threatened with lawsuits.

“If you want to put money over somebody’s life, then shame on you,” Tedesco said.

Bergen leads the state with at least 61 coronavirus cases. Two of the three deaths in New Jersey have also been Bergen County residents.

N.J. state parks stay open, but most indoor facilities closed: You can still go for a hike in New Jersey’s state parks — just remember to use the bathroom beforehand. The Department of Environmental Protection announced Monday that the Garden State’s state parks, forests, recreation areas, wildlife management areas and historic areas will remain open to the public for passive recreation.

Catholic Masses canceled in much of state: The dioceses of Metuchen, Paterson and Trenton have ordered their parishes to temporarily stop holding Masses. The counties covered by the Diocese of Metuchen are Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren. The Paterson diocese includes Passaic, Morris and Sussex while Trenton includes Burlington, Monmouth, Ocean and Mercer counties

The Diocese of Newark and the Diocese of Camden, which encompass the remaining 10 counties have not implemented any changes.

Monmouth Park opening pushed back: Instead of opening in early May to coincide with the running of the since re-scheduled Kentucky Derby, the Oceanport horse racing venue will now open May 23. The move trims five days off its racing calendar.

Coronavirus cases in New York and Pennsylvania: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York state has soared to 950, including 463 in New York City. Cases in Pennsylvania rose to 76, including nine in Philadelphia.

U.S. and worldwide coronavirus cases: At least 4,482 have tested positive for coronavirus with 86 deaths across the United States as of early Tuesday, according to NYTimes.com. Worldwide, the total is approximately 182,400. At least 7,100 people have died, CNN.com reported early Tuesday.

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NJ Advance Media staff writer Len Melisurgo and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JeffSGoldman. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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