General Mills Recalls Gold Medal Flour In CT Due To Salmonella Risk

The voluntary recall affects select General Mills bags of flour, in several weights.

Ticks Bites Up In CT And The Northeast, Sending More To The ER

Research indicates the incidence of tick-borne diseases more than doubled from 2004-2016.

New Nonprofit DK Movement Cares to Launch 5K Run on August 26

Funds Raised to Support Bristol Special Olympics, Agape House Homeless Shelter

Studies Shed Light On Rare Hepatitis That Sickened CT Children

Health experts believe extended COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing left many children vulnerable to common colds, influenza and RSV.

Beef Recalled In Connecticut Due To E. Coli: What We Know

The beef was shipped to distributors, federal establishments, retailers and wholesalers across northeastern and midwestern states.

Invasive Group A Strep Remains An Acute Threat In Connecticut

The CDC said its preliminary 2023 data shows group A strep​ infections are occurring at rates above those seen before the pandemic.

Percentage of CT Residents with Health Insurance Coverage Increased

Connecticut Statewide Insured Rate Is Above National Average; 57 Towns See Statistically Significant Increase, Decrease in 18 Towns

Emerging Fungal Infection Spreading At Alarming Rate: See CT Data

The CDC said poor general infection and control practices in health care facilities are a likely cause of the spread.

Tick-Borne Babesiosis On The Rise: What To Know In Connecticut

Symptoms of babesiosis can include fever, chills, sweats, headaches, body aches, nausea, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain.

Shigella In CT: State Monitoring Drug-Resistant Stomach Infection

The stomach bug, which causes the diarrheal condition known as shigellosis, poses a “serious public health threat,” according to the CDC.

What's That Smell? Some CT Residents Complain Of An 'Oily Rain'

Connecticut residents complained about an "oily rain" and "bleachy," "burnt plastic" atmospheric smells, "like matches," on Friday morning.

Registration Now Open for 20th Anniversary “RACE IN THE PARK”

CT Breast Health Initiative Supports Research & Education in State; 20 Years of Impact Advancing Breast Cancer Research

CT Listeria Threat: More Than 400 Products Recalled, FDA Says

A company is recalling hundreds of food products because of potential listeria contamination.

Artificial Tears Linked To Eye Infections In CT, Health Officials Warn

​The CDC and CT DPH are recommending that consumers and health care providers immediately stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Outbreak In CT Linked To Eye Drops: CDC

Eye infections in 12 states, including Connecticut, are linked to eye drops. One person has died and at least 3 have permanent vision loss.

Measles, Other Disease Vaccinations Lag; How Protected Are CT Kids?

Connecticut requires that incoming kindergarteners be up-to-date on their vaccines. Are they?

CT COVID-19 Deaths Spike, As Cases & Hospitalizations Decline: DPH

The state's latest coronavirus update included mixed news, as the number of deaths nearly doubled but cases and hospitalizations dropped.

XBB.1.5 Coronavirus Subvariant: What CT Residents Need To Know

The good news? There is no evidence XBB is more severe than other omicron strains, according to health officials.

COVID-19: CDC Recommends Indoor Mask-Wearing In 6 CT Counties

State DPH is also reporting that COVID-19 cases, along with hospitalizations, continue to go in the wrong direction.

CT COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Cases Climb: Town-By-Town Update

The state reported 4,750 cases of COVID-19 over seven days, an increase of 1,544 cases over last week's tally.

CDC Recommends 4 CT Counties Mask Up As Community COVID Levels Spike

Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex and New Haven Counties have entered the High/Orange category on the CDC COVID Community Levels Map.

New COVID Subvariant Now Accounts For Half Of All Connecticut Cases

The XBB variant now makes up more than 52 percent of all cases in CT, a drastic shift from the numbers reported at the start of the month.

COVID Hospitalizations Up, CT Health Officials Urge All To Get Tested

As Connecticut prepares to enter a new year with an old nemesis, the DPH is urging residents to get tested for COVID-19.

CT COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Increasing As Christmas Approaches

Here are the updates for your town as COVID-19 hospitalization levels reached their highest point since Feb. 8.

CT Reports First Pediatric Flu Death Of Season

The state reported the first pediatric flu death of the season. COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached their highest level since February.

Connecticut Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays: CDC

There were 467 people in Connecticut hospitals with COVID-19 as of Thursday, an increase of 54 patients from the prior week.

CT Hospital Requests To Close Labor, Delivery Services

State Attorney General William Tong is warning that the closure of labor and delivery services at a hospital could impact public health.

CT COVID-19 Cases Sharply Increase, Flu/RSV Still High

Weekly COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations jumped up following Thanksgiving. RSV and flu continue to challenge the health system.

Bird Flu In CT: Record U.S. Outbreak Affects 210 Birds

In Connecticut, avian flu outbreaks have been reported in two towns.

CT Reports First Flu Death Of 2022-2023 Season

Connecticut's flu season is shaping up to be the worst one since the COVID-19 pandemic started, according to state health officials.

COVID-19 Cases In CT Drop As Health Officials Eye Start Of Flu Season

There were 325 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Connecticut as of Thursday, a drop of 43 patients from the prior week.

RSV Cases Stressing CT Pediatric Hospitals, Families

RSV cases continue to stress pediatric hospitals, and flu activity is starting to ramp up in Connecticut.

Little Movement In CT COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations: DPH

There were 368 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Thursday, an increase of five patients from the prior week.

When Do Connecticut Residents Finally Begin To Feel Happy?

When do people feel the most happiness with their lives, jobs, friends, family and relationships? The answer will surprise you.

CT COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Continue to Fall: DPH

There were 363 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Thursday, a drop of 26 patients from the prior week.

CT Faces Triple Threat Of RSV, COVID-19 & Flu This Season: DPH

RSV cases are rapidly on the rise among children in the state and flu is starting to tick up. COVID-19 is stable, but that could change.

Complimentary Medicare Webinar Offered By Starling Physician Group

Seniors Can Learn About their Medicare Options from Home

RSV Cases Rise In CT: 5 Things To Know

An unprecedented surge in RSV infections is straining pediatric emergency care throughout the state.

CT Governor Candidates Weigh In On COVID-19 Child Vaccines

A CDC panel recommended the COVID-19 vaccine be added to the childhood vaccine list. States decide which vaccines are mandatory for school.

Surge In Respiratory Illnesses In CT Children 'Unprecedented': Reports

The National Guard may be called in to assist, according to top officials. One hospital is already over capacity.