The Federal Government has reopened COVIDtests.gov. Every household can order four over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season to detect currently circulating COVID-19 variants. Please visit COVIDtests.gov for your free test.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead administrative and planning agency for public health initiatives, including public health emergency preparedness. DPH works with federal, state, regional, and local partners to improve the state’s ability to respond in emergencies. The Connecticut Public Health Emergency Response Plan (CT PHERP) identifies DPH response activities during a public health emergency. This plan serves as the Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 – Public Health and Medical Services component of the state’s disaster and emergency operations plans.