Governor Activates Severe Cold Weather Prococol
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE MONDAY EVENING Extended through Friday, January 10th at noon Anyone in Need of Shelter Is Urged To Call 2-1-1 or Visit 211ct.org For a List of Locations (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will […]
January is Radon Action Month: Free test kits from EHHD
Radon is an odorless gas that is common in homes in our community. 1 out of 4 homes in CT has high levels of radon, and radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in persons who do not smoke! Winter months are the best time to test your home for radon (because windows […]
CT DPH Press Release: Confirming Season’s First Flu Deaths
The CT Department of Public Health reports two influenza deaths early in the season. Read the press release HERE
Risk of eastern equine encephalitis continues: DPH Press Release
Risk of eastern equine encephalitis continues: positive mosquitoes found in 16 Connecticut towns. Read press release HERE
USPS offers delivery of FREE COVID-19 tests to homes
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today, so that households across the country can order four additional over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the […]
EHHD hosting seasonal vaccination clinics in 2024
Upcoming Seasonal Vaccination Clinics hosted by the EHHD are listed below. There is no residency requirement for any clinic and walk-ins are welcome. For more details including age group, vaccines offered and optional registration link go to EHHD.org/VAX Date Town Location Time November 3 Coventry Coventry High School 10 am – 12:30 pm * […]
Vaccination Campaign on the Right Track
The EHHD received funding from the CDC to remind residents to get seasonal vaccines. Read the press release HERE
DEEP Mosquito Management Program to Spray for Mosquitos in Mt. Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest
Click on the link below to read the announcement about: DEEP Mosquito Management Program to Spray for Mosquitos in Mt. Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest
DEEP Reports Case of EEE in White-tailed Deer in Connecticut
Click here to read the announcement: DEEP Reports Case of EEE in White-tailed Deer in Connecticut
News Release: DPH announces first case of West Nile virus infection this year
DPH announces first case of West Nile virus infection this year Residents are advised to protect themselves and their children from mosquito bites