Press Releases - 2023

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• 7/19/2023 Governor Lamont signs series of new laws protecting reproductive rights in Connecticut

• 7/18/2023 DEEP forecasts PM2.5 levels today will be “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” for Northwest Connecticut from Canadian wildfire smoke

• 7/5/2023 Governor Lamont activates Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, July 5

• 7/3/2023 Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani issues Fourth of July message to DPH employees

• 6/30/2023 DEEP Forecasts Unhealthy Levels of PM2.5 Friday for the Entire State from Canadian Wildfire Smoke; DPH Shares Health Effects Information and Suggests Protective Measures

• 6/28/2023 As international travel increases for the summer, DPH officials encourage travelers to protect themselves against measles

• 6/27/2023 Governor Lamont signs legislation on health care affordability

• 6/16/2023 Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani issues Juneteenth message to DPH employees

• 6/15/2023 Connecticut Department of Public Health issues consumption advisories for certain fish species in 11 waterbodies in Connecticut

• 6/8/2023 Air quality to remain at unhealthy levels through Thursday due to Canadian wildfire smoke

• 6/7/2023 Connecticut Department of Public Health recommends residents be cautious about exercise and outdoor activities due to the poor air quality

• 6/5/2023 Department of Public Health announces Connecticut “This is Quitting” program to help young people stop vaping

• 5/31/2023 State mosquito monitoring program begins testing for mosquito-borne viral diseases

• 5/26/2023 Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani issues Memorial Day message to DPH employees

• 5/18/2023 Commissioner Juthani and Sen. Kushner tour Connecticut Childbirth & Women’s Center in advance of bill to create first-ever birth center license