Bernards Township Health Department Closes To Public

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — As of Monday, the Bernards Township Health Department offices will be closed to the public as a precaution in light of the new emerging coronavirus spreading. The department will still be available remotely for township residents.

Staff members will still be on site to answer phone calls and emails at 908-204-2520 or health@bernards.org.

The Bernards Township Health Department is not a COVID-19 testing site. Additionally, all Health Department and Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse programs are suspended until and including April 30.

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"Thank you all for your cooperation in social distancing so far. We are doing our part to flatten the curve and remove the burden from our healthcare workers and system while still maintaining excellent communication with our residents. We are here for you," says Bernards Township Health Officer, Lucy Forgione.

For more information, visit bernardshealth.org.

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