Wantage Township New Jersey


888 State Highway 23
973-875-7192
administrator@wantagetwp-nj.org


Coronavirus News and Announcements


The most recent notices, closings, and cancellations due to the Coronavirus can be found on this page. They are posted by category, by date, with the most recent on top. This page is updated frequently, so check in often for the latest information. For older notices, please refer to the Coronavirus Notices Archive page.

For the most complete and up to date info on COVID-19 go to the State of NJ COVID-19 Information Hub at covid19.nj.gov

For Sussex County updates visit https://sussex.nj.us/covid19


Sussex County Health Department Notices and Updates

Please note that totals change often. Refer to the SC Coronasvirus page for the latest information.


Sussex County Weekly Update — Friday, March 31

The Sussex County Health Department has announced 32 additional COVID-19 cases of Sussex County residents since the department's last report (3/24). One (1) new case was reported as being from Wantage, raising our confirmed number of cases from 3320 to 3321. No Sussex County COVID-19-related deaths were reported. The County's updated numbers now stand at 48490 confirmed cases, 47552 cases recovered, 548 deaths, and 390 cases are under investigation. Read the press release. Read the report. See the Coronavirus Notices Archive page for earlier reports.

The Health Department COVID reports are issued weekly. This is subject to change. The next press release and report are reported to be scheduled for April 7. NOTE: As this is Good Friday, a County holiday, the report may not be issued on April 7.


Covid Tests

The Sussex County Division of Health is no longer providing COVID-19 testing at the Fairgrounds.
Visit: sussex.nj.us for more information or call 973-579-0570 ext. 1211.


Pop Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

The Sussex County Health Department holds FREE pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics at various locations in the County. See the schedule of clinics at sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17480#popup. Call 973-579-0370 ext. 1235 for more information. If you need transportation, call Skyland Ride at 973-579-0480.


Sussex COVID-19 Hotline

March 24, 2021
The Sussex County Division of Health COVID-19 Hotline is now open. Residents may call the Hotline number at 973-579-9488 to speak with a Sussex County Division of Health (SCDOH) staff member or Sussex County Medical Reserve Corp volunteer. The Hotline’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additional information for residents can be found at the locations listed below.

  • Sussex County website https://sussex.nj.us/covid19
  • 2-1-1 (NJ Department of Health)
  • 1-800-962-1253
  • Text NJCOVID to 898-211 (NJ Department of Health)


Helpful Websites

NJ Senate - Office of Senator Steven Oroho
https://www.senatenj.com/index.php/email/email-oroho/breaking-news-update-on-covid-19-4-1-2020-5/47239

NJ Office of Homeland Security
https://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/covid19


Misc Information

Energy Assistance

Elizabethtown Gas has provided a Financial Assistance Programs Sheet. Representatives from Elizabethtown Gas are available to speak about conservation measures and energy assistance by request. Should you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Daisy Trocan at 908-662-8475 or email at dtrocan@sjindustries.com.

Daisy Trocan, Energy Assistance Outreach Coordinator
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