From Sussex County:

(Hardyston, NJ) Sussex County Freeholder Director Sylvia Petillo and the Sussex County
Division of Health (SCDOH) announce three positive cases of COVID-19 in Sussex County. The
SCDOH was notified of three positive cases in Sussex County on March 18, 2020. The three
cases reside in Sparta Township, Vernon Township and Frankford Township. The SCDOH has
been working to identify individuals who came into contact with these residents. Anyone
identified as a close contact, per New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) guidelines, is
directed to self-quarantine and is being monitored by the SCDOH.

“Our community’s health and safety are of primary concern to the Board of Chosen
Freeholders. We are taking all possible steps to ensure the well-being of Sussex County and our
surrounding communities,” said Freeholder Director Sylvia Petillo.

There has been concern over the recent global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID19) that has been spreading throughout the United States since the beginning of this year. The
Sussex County Division of Health understands those concerns and is working closely with the
New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), and local healthcare providers to monitor and respond to the situation. The SCDOH is
committed to ensuring a coordinated, timely, and effective response to public health concerns
like COVID-19. County-wide enhanced surveillance is in place to identify potential cases of
COVID-19.

All residents should continue to monitor their health and exercise good respiratory and hand
hygiene habits. Actions you can take to help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory
illnesses like COVID-19 include the following:

• Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Practice social distancing to reduce community spread of germs.
• Families and individuals should create or update their emergency plans.

The Sussex County website has a wide array of information available to the public on
COVID- 19 and links to both the CDC and NJDOH, at www.sussex.nj.us. You can also visit the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov and the New Jersey Department of
Health at www.nj.gov/health. Residents are also encouraged to call the NJ Coronavirus and
Poison Center Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 if using an out of state phone line
with any questions.

COVID-19 Cases by County (There are 742 positive cases and 9 deaths statewide as of Thursday at 11:30am).

Data is provisional and subsequent to revision.

118 Positives Pending Further Information

Bergen County:

195 Positive Test Result(s)

Middlesex County:

64 Positive Test Result(s)

Essex County:

63 Positive Test Result(s)

Hudson County:

55 Positive Test Result(s)

Monmouth County:

43 Positive Test Result(s)

Passaic County:

38 Positive Test Result(s)

Ocean County:

33 Positive Test Result(s)

Union County:

29 Positive Test Result(s)

Morris County:

26 Positive Test Result(s)

Somerset County:

21 Positive Test Result(s)

Mercer County:

20 Positive Test Result(s)

Burlington County:

14 Positive Test Result(s)

Camden County:

13 Positive Test Result(s)

Hunterdon County:

8 Positive Test Result(s)

Atlantic County:

3 Positive Test Result(s)

Gloucester County:

3 Positive Test Result(s)

Warren County:

3 Positive Test Result(s)

Sussex County:

2 Positive Test Result(s)

Cape May County:

1 Positive Test Result(s)