The Washington Township Health Department, which also serves Chester Township, has opened a resource line for information on COVID-19 vaccination and resources while quarantining or isolating. For info please call 908-441-2597 from 8 am to 3 pm Monda...
Vaccinations can be scheduled through Atlantic Health when appointments become available. As of Jan. 15 appointments cannot be made, but you can bookmark this page to revisit. Based on vaccine availability, the individual will be notified when they a...
Governor Phil Murphy announced on January 13 two additional categories of New Jersey residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Beginning Thursday, January 14, all New Jersey residents ages 65 and older, and individuals ages 16-64 with c...
Morris County is setting up a “Mega POD site” at the Rockaway Mall to distribute COVID 19 vaccinations. They are collaborating with area hospitals who will be administering the vaccine. In order to staff the remaining positions within the POD, more h...
The Washington Township Health Department would like to thank everyone who called for appointments for the Free Rabies Clinic being held at the DPW Building on Saturday January 16th. At this time all available appointments have been filled. We ...
Atlantic Health System is offering free cancer screenings for individuals without insurance. For dates and more information, please see their flyer or call 973-971-5952. 2021 Atlantic Cancer Screenings (Bilingual) Atlantic also offers ZoomWe offer Zo...
The Washington Township Health Department would like to make NJ residents aware that a Free Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The clinic is open to any resident of the State of NJ and will be held at the DPW building locate...
Who are “healthcare personnel” in Phase 1A? Healthcare personnel are paid and unpaid persons serving in health care settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. This includes any type of worker ...
The latest edition of the state Department of Health’s Vax Matters newsletter is now available online. The newsletter includes updates on vaccine news as well as the state’s vaccination planning.
Many of you have questions regarding the COVID-19 immunization. When will it be available? Is it safe? Where can I obtain information? Where can I be vaccinated? Morris County, the Washington Township Health Department, and Washington Township Boar...
Social distancing has, for many, meant remote learning, no recreational sports, no birthday parties or school dances, no group outlet. For youth already struggling with grades or confidence or belonging, the pandemic has exacerbated their mood swings...
Please see information on considerations for small gatherings of family and friends during the holidays provided by Morris County linked below. Holiday celebrations during COVID-19 Morris County
The Washington Township Health Department would like to make NJ residents aware that a Free Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The clinic is open to any resident of the State of NJ and will be held at the DPW building locate...
The Washington Township Health Department would like to make NJ residents aware that a Free Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The clinic is open to any resident of the State of NJ and will be held at the DPW building located ...
Morris County is now offering FREE at-home COVID-19 saliva and nasal testing. Morris County is now offering at-home, COVID-19 saliva and nasal testing at no cost to people who want to be tested. Only Morris County residents and people who work in Mor...
Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 204 on November 30, 2020 pausing indoor practices and competitions for youth and adult sports and lowering limits on outdoor gatherings. The order pauses indoor practices and competitions for youth and adult s...
If you are considering giving up smoking or even if you aren't yet considering it, the Washington Township Health Department would like to encourage you to attend one or both of the virtual seminars being sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Can...
Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 196 on November 16, 2020 lowering limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings. The number of individuals at indoor gatherings that are not religious services or celebrations, political activities, wedding ceremonie...
Governor Murphy announced on Nov. 16, 2020 that new restrictions would be implemented by Executive Order: Effective Nov 17: Indoor gatherings are limited to a MAXIMUM of 10 people Effective Nov 23: Outdoor gatherings are limited to a MAXIMUM of 150 p...
The Washington Township Health Department is working hard to investigate COVID cases, counsel those affected and trace contacts. We need your help. Please cooperate with our staff if/when they call and offer valid addresses for students and famil...