The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services identified 9 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths today Wednesday, May 20th bringing the county total to 1,074 cases with at least 140 deaths. They also noted that 866 of the total cases are considered recovered.

The total number of cases and deaths in each municipality is as follows:

Andover Borough: 2 cases
Andover Township: 200 cases and 81 deaths
Branchville Borough: 4 cases
Byram Township: 47 cases and 1 death
Frankford Township: 76 cases and 19 deaths
Franklin Borough: 42 cases and 2 deaths
Fredon Township: 17 cases
Green Township: 12 cases and 1 death
Hamburg Borough: 27 cases
Hampton Township: 28 cases and 2 deaths
Hardyston Township: 50 cases
Hopatcong Borough: 110 cases and 5 deaths
Lafayette Township: 9 cases
Montague Township: 22 cases and 2 deaths
Newton Town: 93 cases and 11 deaths
Ogdensburg Borough: 15 cases
Sandyston Township: 6 cases and 1 death
Sparta Township: 103 cases and 7 deaths
Stanhope Borough: 20 cases and 1 death
Stillwater Township: 10 cases
Sussex Borough: 8 cases
Vernon Township: 122 cases and 6 deaths
Wantage Township: 51 cases and 1 deaths

Andover Township Police previously stated that while the town's statistics "appear to be alarming...a large portion of these numbers are within a long term care facility."

The SCDOH is currently 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.

Also, Disaster Response Crisis Counselors (DRCCs) are now available to speak to Sussex County residents who may be experiencing emotional or mental difficulties related to COVID-19. DRCCs are trained to provide disaster mental health services, including psychological first aid and crisis counseling.

A Disaster Response Crisis Counselor can be reached through the Sussex County Division of Health COVID-19 Hotline at 973-579-9488. SCDOH staff and Sussex County Medical Reserve Corps volunteers are also available to answer other questions related to COVID-19. The Hotline’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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