Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Beginning on Sept. 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered to their home by visiting COVIDTests.gov. Additionally, before you discard any “expired” test kits you have, please check here to see if the expiration dates of your COVID-19 tests have been extended.

 

The Infectious Disease section collects data to assess chronic and infectious disease and associated risk factors; identifies and responds to emerging infections, and conducts outbreak investigations and surveillance. The section is comprised of the following units and programs:

 

  • Epidemiology
    • Emerging Infections
    • Foodborne Disease
    • Public Health Preparedness
    • Vector borne and Zoonotic Diseases
  • Healthcare Associated Infections
  • Immunizations
    • Registry & Program Support
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention
  • AIDS Health Care and Support Services
  • HIV Surveillance
  • Viral Hepatitis Surveillance
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Tuberculosis Control and Prevention