Message from Freeholder Director Robinson
Although our facilities are closed to the public, Somerset County government remains operational so we can provide essential services to our residents.
03/23/2020 3:51 PM
Coronavirus Update - March 25
Residents are urged to limit their exposure by staying home.
03/25/2020 7:05 PM
PPE Donations Sought from Businesses
The county is setting up a drop off site in Hillsborough to collect PPE.
03/22/2020 3:27 PM
Emergency Declaration Issued for Somerset County
Lets county request assistance and resources from state & federal government.
03/21/2020 8:31 AM
County is Exploring Options for Test Site
Somerset County's leaders will continue to keep residents informed.
03/20/2020 10:13 AM
County Provides Daily Updates on Coronavirus
Residents can access status updates by phone or online.
03/11/2020
Somerset County Continues to be on High Alert
There are currently no reports of the coronavirus in Somerset County, but we are closely monitoring the evolving situation.
03/10/2020 2:23 PM
Register for a Free Disease-Management Workshop
Preregister for this six-week workshop, which begins on April 1.
03/05/2020
The County is Proactively Monitoring the Coronavirus to Safeguard Residents
Freeholder Director Robinson wants to assure residents that their safety is a top priority.
03/03/2020 3:23 PM
County Health Department Continues to be Vigilant About New Coronavirus
As of Monday, Feb. 10, no coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases have been reported in Somerset County - but the county continues to be vigilant.
02/10/2020 4:10 PM
Namitha Reddy, MD, MPH, Director and Health Officer
| Phone: | 908-231-7155 |
| After Hours: | For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 |
| Fax: | 908-704-8042 |
| Mail: | 27 Warren Street, P.O. Box 3000 Somerville, NJ 08876 |
| Email: | HealthDept@co.somerset.nj.us |
| Directions to Somerset County Department of Health |
Residents can call 908-231-7111 for a daily automated reading of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) case count in Somerset County, New Jersey.
| COVID-19 Cases | Total Deaths | ||
| Somerset County* | 331** | 11 | |
| New Jersey | 16,636** | 198 | |
| United States | 140,904** | 2,405 | |
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*All 21 municipalities **Includes both confirmed cases and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. Presumptive positive cases tested positive at a state or commercial laboratory and are waiting for confirmatory testing by the CDC. As of 3/30/20, 2pm |
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Freeholder Director Robinson response to Coronavirus COVID-19
Health Director Reddy gives background on the Coronavirus COVID-19
The Somerset County Department of Health is dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles and a safe environment through effective leadership in public health, comprehensive planning, development of proactive community partnerships and a continued commitment to public health service. Additionally, SCDOH is the lead agency responsible for countywide Public Health emergency planning and response activities.
SCDOH provides essential public health services to our contract communities including:
- Public Health Administration
- Health Education
- Consumer Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Communicable Disease Control and Prevention
- Maternal and Child Health
- Adult Health Programs
SCDOH also provides and supports essential services throughout the County and the region, including:
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness
- Environmental Health
- Regional Chronic Disease Coalition
- TB Control
Who We Serve:
The Somerset County Department of Health serves as the Health Department to our contracted communities:
- Bedminster (including Pluckemin, Pottersville)
- Bound Brook
- Far Hills
- Franklin (including East Millstone, Franklin Park, Kingston, Middlebush, Griggstown, Little Rocky Hill, Somerset, Zarephath)
- Manville
- North Plainfield
- Raritan
- Somerville
If you live in any other township, please contact your local health department.