Evesham Township has assembled this webpage to serve as a resource center regarding COVID-19 information. Please see the information we have collected below from federal, state, county and local sources.

Evesham Township also continues to operate a local helpline and email address for anyone who eequires food assistance or has additional questions.

Call or email the township at (856) 988-4425 or [email protected] 

Those currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can now make an appointment directly with designated vaccination sites across the state.

Click here for a full list of vaccine sites and links to register.

Those currently eligible to receive the vaccine include:

• Persons serving in health care settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials
• Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
• Uniformed police, fire and paramedics
• Those who are are 65 and older
• Those who are age 16 to 64 with chronic medical conditions that put them at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Beginning March 15, the following groups are also eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines:

• Pre-K to 12 educators and staff
• Childcare workers
• Transportation workers
• Additional public safety workers
• Additional high-risk individuals

Click here to see a more detailed eligibility list.

If you are still unsure of your eligibility, visit https://covidvaccine.nj.gov

All providers/insurance plans must vaccinate individuals regardless without cost sharing, regardless of whether they have health insurance coverage or not.

Preventative actions recommended by the CDC:

• Avoiding close contact with those who are sick.
• Avoiding touching one’s eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Staying home when sick.
• Covering coughs or sneezes with tissues and quickly throwing tissues in the trash.
• Cleaning and disinfecting any frequently touched objects and surfaces by using regular household cleaning sprays or wipes
• Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. 

Please see the following financial resources for individuals/businesses.

• Apply for New Jersey unemployment benefits
  
  
• New Jersey COVID-19 Business Hub
  
  
• Burlington County Small Business Loan Program
  
  
• New Jersey Ecomonic Development Authority
  
  
• U.S. Small Business Administration

Current testing hours as of March 1:

• Tuesdays - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Wednesdays - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m
• Thursdays - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

(Holidays and other events may affect these hours)

Registration for these tests is ON SITE. The test is a SALIVA test. Do NOT eat, drink, smoke, vape or chew gum for 45 minutes prior to testing. Please wear a mask  on site.

If you have been exposed to COVID-19, please quarantine and then get tested five to seven days after being exposed for more accurate results.

Visit the Burlington County website for more information.

Testing is also now widely available through private physicians and local pharmacies. Please consult with your physician or pharmacist for more information.