To protect residents and staff against COVID-19, please make an appointment if you need to visit this Department. Alternatively, you might be able to complete your City business  online. To make an appointment, please call:610-7273.

Health Department

Coronavirus

The City of Portsmouth Health Department is providing detailed information to residents about the new Coronavirus COVID-19 that was identified in China in December 2019.

The Health Department has set up a special page dedicated to the latest information about COVID-19 and how residents, businesses, schools, travelers and communities should prepare for the possible spread of this new disease.

Mission Statement

The Portsmouth Health Department provides Environmental Health services for the protection of Portsmouth residents and visitors.

This is achieved through food establishment regulation, inspections and food safety education, and response to potential public health hazards including communicable diseases.

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