Connecticut State Department of Public Health

COVID-19 Community Levels Update, March 17, 2023: The CDC has listed all eight Connecticut counties in the Low/Green category as part of its weekly Community Levels update. People who are at a high risk for severe illness should consider additional measures to minimize their exposure to COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses. Visit the CDC COVID-19 Community Levels Map for updates.


Please visit covidtests.gov to request four free COVID-19 self-test kits from the Federal Government. Find a location that has a supply of COVID-19 therapeutics as part of the Test to Treat initiative here. The complete DPH COVID-19 toolbox is located at ct.gov/coronavirus.

Government Relations Office

The Office of Government Relations is responsible for the full range of legislative and regulatory information and referral activities of the Department of Public Health, including:

  • Managing and developing the Department's legislative programs and implementing strategies to achieve the goals of the Department's legislative agenda.

  • Acting as a Commissioner’s liaison to the General Assembly, Congressional delegation, community-based organizations, private sector organizations and other public interest groups.

  • Providing assistance to constituents concerning Department policy and programs. 

  • Answering questions concerning the Public Health Code.

  • Developing Department regulations, which includes updating and maintaining the Public Health Code.

  • Assisting in the development of the Department's informational materials and publications.   

Further information:

Phone: (959) 529-7244

E-Mail us:

Adam Skowera, Legislative Liaison
adam.skowera@ct.gov

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