Healthy New Jersey

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Have general questions about COVID-19? Call the public hotline!

Call the NJ COVID-19 & Poison Center Public Hotline at
1-800-962-1253 or 1-800-222-1222

Trained professionals are standing by to answer your call 24/7 OR visit nj.gov/health

NOTE: Hotline is not to locate testing, to get test results, or for medical advice

Department of Health

Spotlight

COVID-19

COVID-19 Testing Reported to New Jersey Department of Health
As of 1:00pm ET, March 17

Interactive Dashboard by County

Positive‡ 267
Deaths 3
Negative Results
from State Lab only
163
PUI pending
testing at State Lab
only
55

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‡ Includes deaths and results reported by 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.

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fight flu

Flu activity is widespread throughout the state.

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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! 

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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.

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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

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How to find vital records

Birth, death, and marriage records available.

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Find nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

How to find a healthcare facility

Find nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

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Harm Reduction Centers

Harm Reduction Centers

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

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

Get Tested

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

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Meet NJSHAD

Meet NJSHAD

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

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In The News

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. 

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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.

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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.

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Governor Murphy Announces Efforts to Support Consumer Access to COVID-19 Screening, Testing, and Testing-Related Services

Governor Phil Murphy today announced administrative actions from the Department of Banking and Insurance, Department of Human Services, Department of Health, and Department of the Treasury to support consumer access to COVID-19 testing and testing-related services.

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Compassionate Care Foundation Issued Permit to Dispense Medical Marijuana in Atlantic City

The facility is now the ninth dispensary to operate.

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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Coronavirus Task Force

The Task Force will coordinate all State efforts to appropriately prepare for and respond to the public health hazard posed by the novel coronavirus. 

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Department of Health Issues 3 Companies Permits to Grow Medical Marijuana

11 Alternative Treatment Centers statewide are now permitted to grow medical marijuana.

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