Press Releases-2017

July 1, 2022: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed Fairfield, Hartford, New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties in Low/Green the as part of its COVID-19 Community Levels Map. Only Litchfield, Middlesex and New Haven Counties are listed in the Medium/Yellow category. Residents who live in the Medium /Yellow counties who are at a high risk for severe illness, should talk to their health care provider about whether to wear a mask and take other precautions. These residents should stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if they have symptoms. Visit the CDC COVID-19 Community Levels Map for updates.

Press Releases - 2017

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CT Doctor Receives CDC’s Childhood Immunization Champion Award During National Infant Immunization
DPH Monitorea a Bebés de Madres con Pruebas Positivas de Zika
DPH Monitoring Several Babies Born to Mothers Who Tested Positive for Zika
Food Stores and Pharmacies May Apply to Become Authorized WIC Vendors
Time to Test for Radon
State Mosquito Monitoring Program Begins Testing for Mosquito-borne Viral Diseases

The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program (MMP) announced that the seasonal mosquito trapping and testing program coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) began on June 5th. The program monitors the types, numbers and locations of mosquitoes and tests them for the presence of viruses that can cause illness including West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) and Zika virus. First test results will be available the week of June 12.
Celebrate a Healthy New Year with a Radon Test
CT Department of Public Health Encourages People to “Go Red For Women” On February 3rd
DPH Sponsors Perinatal/Infant Oral Health Inter-Professional Summit
DPH Releases Annual Fish Advisory, "If I Catch It, Can I Eat It?" With Updated Guidance on Fish Caught on the Housatonic River
Governor Malloy and Department of Public Health Unveil Springtime Awareness Campaign Aimed at Travelers Heading to Areas Affected by Zika Virus
Governor Malloy Releases State Toolkit Providing Resources for Families Concerned About Immigration Enforcement
State Agencies Encourage Connecticut School Districts to Promote Healthy School Environments
With Major Winter Storm Forecast for Tomorrow, DPH Warns of Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Commit to Quit Program Aims to Snuff Out Tobacco Use in Connecticut

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Press Releases - 2017