Coronavirus updates: N.J. Cases, deaths continue to slow; Restrictions at shore; Students sue over graduation. What you need to know (May 22, 2020)

The rate of coronavirus deaths, cases and hospitalizations in New Jersey continues to slow, officials said. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Thursday 98 new deaths and 1,304 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the state’s totals to at least 10,843 deaths and 151,472 positive tests for the virus. Thursday was the 15th straight day officials have reported less than 2,000 new cases. And it was …