Montgomery Township is a diverse and dynamic community. We would like to emphasize the importance of rejecting discrimination or harassment of any kind as we face this global issue.
STATE OF NJ COVID-19 VACCINATION PRE-REGISTRATION
How To Protect Yourself
Take steps to protect yourself and protect others. Wash your hands often, Avoid close contact, Stay home if you're sick, Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow, Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces
What To Do If You're Sick
Take steps to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. If you develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your doctor.
Preparing Your Family
Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19: Stay home when you are sick, Call your doctor’s office in advance of a visit, Limit movement in the community, Limit visitors.
Preparing for Self-Isolation
You should self-isolate if you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath. Staying home is important. Do not go to work, school, or other public places. Have enough supplies for 14 days.
Who is a Contact?
A contact is defined by the CDC as “being within about 6 feet (2 meters) of a COVID-19 case for a prolonged period of time;close contact can occur while caring for, living with, visiting, or sharing a health care waiting area or room with a COVID-19 case”
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“having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 case (e.g., being coughed on)”
The Health Department recommends that contacts of a COVID 19 patient practice self Quarantine/Monitoring.
A contact of a contact would be a person who has encountered a contact with no symptoms.
There are NO restrictions on contacts of a contact other than to practice social distancing, wash hands often and avoid touching your face.
Contact Us
Montgomery Township Health Department at (908) 359-8211