Following a pledge to “learn from our mistakes” after a harsh report detailed New Jersey’s failures during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy took steps late Friday he said will make sure the state is better prepared for any future public health emergencies. Murphy signed an executive order creating a task force charged with evaluating recommendations from the $9 million, 910-page report, which found the state fell short in dealing with the crisis. “At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were forced to act quickly to safeguard our residents and stop the spread of a virus responsible fo…