Salmonella Outbreak associated with Ground Beef – DPH Press Release
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to identify the source of the contaminated ground beef. Ground beef is the only common food people reported eating. You can protect yourself and others by practicing proper food safety, including storing food appropriately, avoiding cross-contamination by washing cutting boards and utensils after they come in […]
Extreme Heat & Humidity Advisory: Wednesday 7/26 – Sunday 7/30
EXTREME HEAT PROTOCOL WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON WEDNESDAY AT 8:00 AM Governor Lamont has Activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2023/07-2023/Governor-Lamont-Activates-Extreme-Hot-Weather-Protocol-Beginning-Wednesday-Morning Important Precautions Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle Take extra […]
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DEEP Air Quality Index
Air quality issues from the Canadian wildfires continue to pose problems. Please click here for access to the DEEP Air Quality Index daily report.
Guidance on Measles during Summer Travel Season
Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season Summary As the summer travel season begins, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to remind clinicians and public health officials to provide guidance for measles prevention to international travelers and to be on alert for cases […]
CT DPH consumption advisories for certain fish species in 11 waterbodies in Connecticut
CT DPH issues consumption advisories for certain fish species in 11 waterbodies in Connecticut. Click here to read the advisory.
Air Quality Index & Guidance for Dense Smoke in CT
CT DPH continues to monitor air quality as a result of the Canadian wildfires & have provided updates to reduce exposure to smoke. As air quality improves, DPH announces updated guidance for outdoor activities. Learn more: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Press-Room As the air quality improves across the state, DPH is pleased to provide updated guidance for outdoor activities. While we […]
2nd Bivalent Boosters for Covid-19 NOW available for immunocompromised individuals and people 65 years and older
EHHD is NOW able to administer the 2nd Bivalent Booster Dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to those 65 years and older and/or immunocompromised individuals. For more info visit www.ehhd.org/covid19vaccination
Changes to Farmers Market Food Vendor Licensing Requirements
EHHD Memo to Farmers Market Masters and Food Vendors regarding the changes in licensing Requirements for Food Vendors; dated May 3, 2023.