Spotlight

COVID-19 Testing Reported to New Jersey Department of Health
As of 1:30pm ET, March 22

Positive‡	1914
Deaths	20
Negative Results from State Lab only	327
PUI pending testing at State Lab only	49

Department of Health COVID-19 home page >

‡ Includes deaths and results reported by state, commercial and medical center laboratories

What You Need to Know About Mercury-Containing Flooring in NJ Schools

Some New Jersey schools have flooring, once commonly installed in gymnasiums and all-purpose rooms, that may contain mercury.

Information for Parents

Guidance for Schools and Environmental Professionals

Healthy New Jersey 2030 Topic Areas Established

Healthy New Jersey 2030 Topic Areas have been established. They include Access to Quality Care, Healthy Communities, Healthy Families, and Healthy Living.

Learn More >

Flu activity is widespread throughout the state.

Learn More

Baby Be Well App

The Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's Baby Be Well app was designed to help families keep their infants safe throughout the first year of life!

Learn More >

What You Need to Know About Hepatitis A

NJDOH has identified an increase in the number of HAV cases among persons reporting homelessness, drug use, Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and recent incarceration.

Learn More >

Ambulatory Care Facilities

The Department now accepts secure, online payments. Assessments can now be paid via Electronic Check or Credit Card. This new, easy option frees up time to care for patients.
• Create an Account
• Submit Credit Card or E-Check Payment
• Pay via automatic ACH withdrawal

How to find vital records

Birth, death, and marriage records available.

Learn More >

How to find a healthcare facility

Find nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

Learn More >

Harm Reduction Centers

Syringe access and needle exchange programs help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Learn More >

Get Tested

Find HIV and STD testing, PrEP, and other services.

Learn More >

Meet NJSHAD

NJSHAD provides access to public health datasets on the health of New Jerseyans.

Learn More >

In The News

Murphy Administration Announces Waiver of Fees for COVID-19 Testing Services For Uninsured

The Murphy Administration required hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to waive patient fees for testing and related diagnostic services for those who lack health insurance.

Learn More >

Governor Murphy Announces Departmental Actions to Expand Access to Telehealth and Tele-Mental Health Services in Response to COVID-19

The Governor directed departments to identify opportunities to support broader access and departments have identified opportunities to do so, including the waiving of co-pays, allowing the use of telephonic telehealth and tele-mental health services, allowing patients to use services from the comfort of their own homes, and increasing flexibility in the technological platforms used to deliver services and more.

Learn More >

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access and Expedite Licensure of Out-of-State Professionals

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to expand access to telehealth services and to allow professional and occupational licensing board to expedite licensure of out-of-state professionals.

Learn More >

Governor Murphy Announces Opening of COVID-19 Testing Site for New Jerseyans at Bergen County Community College

Individuals who are not symptomatic will not be tested, as it diverts critical resources such as testing kits and laboratory materials from those who are ill.

Learn More >

New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Call Center Options

All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1.

Learn More >

Amid Lack of Federal Direction, Governor Murphy, Governor Cuomo, and Governor Lamont Announce Regional Approach to Combatting COVID-19

This uniform approach to social distancing is meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Learn More >

Governor Murphy Announces Aggressive Social Distancing Measures to Mitigate Further Spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey
El gobernador Murphy anuncia medidas agresivas de distanciamiento social para mitigar la propagación de COVID-19 en Nueva Jersey

The executive order takes effect immediately.

Learn More >
Aprende Más >

Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency, Public Health Emergency to Strengthen State Preparedness to Contain the Spread of COVID-19

The declaration tasks the State Director of Emergency Management and Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, Colonel Patrick Callahan, in conjunction with New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner, Judith Persichilli, to oversee the implementation of the State Emergency Operations plan and generally direct the State’s emergency response.

Learn More >

More News >