OCEAN COUNTY – Due to the increased call volume, the Ocean County Health Department has instituted two new phone numbers for residents wanting information about COVID-19.
The new local number is 732-380-5079 and the new toll-free number is 833-544-0288. Call center workers can answer general questions regarding the disease, exposure, quarantine and spread, contract tracing, testing, and vaccination.
These numbers went live on February 10. They were needed because of the increasing volume of calls regarding the vaccine, health department officials said. They will replace the 7411 extension.
The health department’s main number is still available at 732-341-9700, but this should only be called for situations not related to COVID-19.
For more information residents can visit ochd.org
