Health

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

I have symptoms of COVID-19 but I can’t get a test. What should I do?

See your doctor regarding your symptoms, as the advice may be different if a patient has other health issues. If you cannot get a test at one of the testing facilities listed on the Township’s web page, then you can try some of the urgent care centers. If you have symptoms, and cannot get a test, assume that you are positive, and follow the CDC recommendations to isolate yourself, until you are fever free for at least 3 days without the use of fever reducing medications, it has been at least 10 days since the start of your symptoms, and you are mostly recuperated from your symptoms. People you were near from 3 days prior to symptoms and after, should quarantine for 14 days from the last time they were near you (within 6 ft for 10 minutes or more).

My parent is in a nursing/ assisted living facility in town. I think they should be testing all patients and employees. Why isn’t that happening?

What are long term care facilities doing to control the spread of COVID-19?

I would like to make a complaint about a long term care facility. What office handles that?

Is there a risk that COVID-19 in a pregnant woman or neonate could have long-term effects on infant health and development that may require clinical support beyond infancy?

What is the local health department doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

For more information about Covid 19, please visit www.cdc.gov and www.nj.gov/health.

For information in multiple languages, please dial 211.

COVID-19 Operating Procedures

How can I drop off documents to the Hillsborough Health Department if the building is closed to the public?

For anyone looking to submit documents such as Retail Food Licenses, Recreational Bathing Applications, Septic System plans or documents, there are several ways to do so. First, you may mail in these documents as usual (379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, attn: Mike Carr). If you would like to hand deliver them, please contact our department at (908) 369 - 5652 and someone will arrange to pick them up outside the building near the rear entrance.

Is the Hillsborough Health Department conducting inspections during this time?

Is the Hillsborough Health Department taking applications for Recreational Bathing Pools at this time?

How do I file a public health related complaint during this time?

Is the Registrar of Vital Statistics open for business?

How do I apply for a Marriage License while the Municipal Building is closed to the public?

How do I obtain Certified Copies for Marriages, Births, or Deaths from the Registrar when the Municipal Building is closed to the public?

How do I return a completed marriage license to the registrar once the marriage has taken place?

Health Officer

Siobhan Spano

Important Phone Numbers

Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

Animal Control Solutions
908-722-1271

Somerset County Mosquito Control
908-541-5021

NJ STD and HIV/AIDS HOTLINE
800-624-2377

NJ Consumer Affairs for Beauty Parlors, Nail Salons, Licensing and Complaints
973-504-6200

Mission Statement

The Hillsborough Township Health Department’s mission is to provide professional, competent, and financially efficient public health and environmental services to the residents of Hillsborough Township and Millstone Borough.

To achieve this, the Hillsborough Township Health Department will promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease and injury, and protect the health of our residents as per the mandates of the “Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey”. We will use disease control and prevention, health promotion and education, inspections and enforcement of health and environmental regulations, and interacting and planning with local partners in order to provide for the public health needs of the Hillsborough community.