Masks, COVID Vaccines Not Yet Required In Hillsborough

While some NJ towns are beginning to mandate masks and proof of COVID vaccination, Hillsborough Township is not quite ready to do the same.

Current Somerset County COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Clinics

Somerset County is hosting 3 COVID-19 testing clinics this week due to the great demand.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Hillsborough Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Somerset County.

4 Hour Long Lines At Somerset County COVID Test Clinic

Due to the demand, Somerset County added clinics in Franklin on Thursday open until 7 p.m. and more next week in Hillsborough.

Highest-Ever COVID Case Numbers Recorded In NJ

New Jersey continues to break records with 20,483 new coronavirus cases reported on Wednesday.

COVID Testing Sites In Hillsborough-Area: See Where, When

The demand for COVID testing remains, here's what to know about testing sites around Hillsborough.

Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites Open In Hillsborough

Somerset County Department of Health is offering two upcoming clinics with Rapid and PCR COVID tests this week.

No Visitors Allowed At RWJBarnabas Hospitals As COVID Cases Surge

The new visitor policy will begin Sunday, Dec. 26 until further notice in every RWJBarnabas Health hospital and healthcare facility.

Hospital Capacity In Hillsborough Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Somerset County.

Record COVID Cases In NJ As Holidays Near

New Jersey hit a new record Wednesday with 9,711 new COVID-19 cases reported in one day. There were also 28 new deaths.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Hillsborough

Boosters available in Hillsborough help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Hillsborough Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Somerset County and across NJ.

Coronavirus Cases Up 37 Percent Recently In Somerset County: CDC

Somerset County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

COVID On The Rise, How Are Hospital Capacities Near Hillsborough?

NJ hit its highest number of suspected or confirmed COVID hospitalizations since April 30. Here's how Hillsborough-area hospitals are doing.

Somerset County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Somerset County.

Hillsborough To Host COVID Booster, Kids Vaccine Clinic

The clinics will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Hillsborough To Host Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Nov. 18

The Hillsborough Township Health Department and Green Brook Family Medicine will provide Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5-11 Thursday.

Latest COVID Breakthrough Case Numbers In New Jersey

"What hasn't changed is the fact that the vaccine continues to prove to be highly effective," said Gov. Phil Murphy.

Somerset County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Somerset County compares to the U.S.

69 COVID Outbreaks Reported At NJ Schools Since September

The NJ Department of Health is requiring all schools to report COVID data on a weekly basis after the number nearly doubled from last week.

COVID Booster Shots Could Be Available In 3 Weeks In NJ

About 2.4 million New Jerseyians may soon become eligible for the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Testing Machines Delivered To 9 Somerset County Schools

Somerset County’s Department of Health delivered the machines and tests to help the schools protect students and staff against COVID-19.

The Pfizer COVID Vaccine's Full Approval: What NJ Needs To Know

The Pfizer-BioNTech​ COVID-19 vaccine is the first COVID vaccine to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Rise In Child COVID Hospitalizations Prompts Vaccination Plea

"There were 13 children hospitalized with COVID in New Jersey including 2 in intensive care," said NJ Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli

Update: Hospital Capacity In Hillsborough Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Somerset County and across NJ.

Hillsborough Nursing Home Undecided On COVID Vaccine Mandate

Based on Foothill Acres Nursing Home's current protocols, unvaccinated employees must be COVID-19 tested twice a week.

Free COVID Vaccination Clinic In Hillsborough Saturday

Ice cream will be offered to anyone receiving their first shot.

Hillsborough Physician Graduates RWJ Hospital's Residency Program

A total of seven physicians graduated from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset's Family Medicine Residency Program.

How Close Are Somerset County Towns To 70% Of Adults Vaccinated?

As NJ and the nation approach their deadlines for getting 70 percent of adults vaccinated, here's where each Somerset County town stands.

Hillsborough COVID Vaccine Numbers: Latest Totals

Week by week the number of Hillsborough residents getting vaccinated continues to rise. See the latest total:

3 Free COVID-19 Test Clinics Coming To Hillsborough

The clinics will be held on June 12, 19, and 26, and are open to all Somerset County residents.

Hillsborough COVID Vaccine Numbers Barely Rise: See Updated Total

There are about 39,700 people living in Hillsborough. Here's how many are vaccinated against COVID-19, NJ health officials say.

Latest Hillsborough COVID-19 Vaccine Numbers

As of Friday, fully vaccinated people no longer had to wear masks in some spaces. See how many in Hillsborough have reached that level.

Got The Vaccine At CVS In Hillsborough? Big Prizes Could Await

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage people in Hillsborough to get vaccinated.

Hillsborough's COVID-19 Vaccine Numbers: How Does The Town Rate?

As the CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks, see how many people in Hillsborough have reached that level.

New Jersey Residents: How to Sleep Cooler in the Summer

Falling into a deep sleep is connected with how cool your body temperature is. Feeling too hot can hurt your ability to fall asleep

Almost All Hillsborough Seniors Are Fully Vaccinated From COVID

But Hillsborough still has work to do in order to get 70 percent of adults fully vaccinated, in line with state goals.

Hillsborough, Montgomery To Host Joint COVID Vaccination Clinics

Clinics will be hosted on Saturdays and "pop-up" clinics on Thursdays throughout May and June offering the Moderna and J&J shots.

J&J Vaccines Available Now In Somerset County Drive-Thru Clinic

No appointment needed. The Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccinations are available for any adult resident who arrives by car from May 4 to 7.

Hillsborough Brewery Gives Free Beer For Those Who Get COVID Shot

Gov. Phil Murphy announced the "Shot and a Beer" program to encourage eligible New Jerseyans ages 21 and over to get vaccinated.