Tag: Monmouth County Health Department

  • County monitoring Zika virus situation

    County monitoring Zika virus situation

    FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division and Monmouth County Health Department are actively monitoring the Zika virus situation and urge residents to be cautious when traveling to countries where Zika transmission is occurring. The virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. “Currently, there is no evidence of Zika in Monmouth County,” said…

  • Health Department investigating intestinal illness

    Health Department investigating intestinal illness

    FREEHOLD — Due to an increase in recent reports of gastrointestinal illnesses, the Monmouth County Health Department encourages adults and children to stay home if ill and to be diligent about hand washing, especially after using the bathroom and before eating. In recent days, Monmouth County has seen an increase in cases of gastrointestinal (GI)…