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.

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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.

CT COVID-19 Hospitalizations Climb Slightly, School Cases Down

The number of COVID-19 patients in Connecticut is currently the highest since February, according to the state Department of Public Health.

CT COVID-19 Hospitalizations Drop Slightly After Sharp Spike

There were more than 3,500 Connecticut COVID-19 cases reported in the past week. See the town-by-town breakdown here.

Connecticut's Acorn Crop Is Crashing: What That Means To Residents

New research conducted by state botanists is forecasting widespread acorn crop failure for the fall 2022 season. What is to be done?

CT Fatal Drug Overdoses Increase In 2021: Town-By-Town Update

More than a third of drug overdose deaths involved a mix of cocaine and fentanyl, which mirrors a national trend.

CT COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump To Highest Level Since February

The World Health Organization said the end of the pandemic in sight. Here is the latest on COVID-19 in Connecticut.

2nd CT Resident Tests Positive For West Nile Virus: DPH

The resident has been hospitalized since early September after being diagnosed with West Nile virus meningitis, health officials said.

Highly-Contagious Rabbit Disease Detected in CT: Agriculture Officials

RHDV2 is a highly contagious foreign animal disease and can be fatal to domestic and wild rabbits.

CT School Year Starts With Significantly More Reported Covid-19 Cases

Statewide, schools reported three times as many Covid-19 cases in the first two reporting weeks compared to the same time last year.

Foundation Launched to Support Healthcare Services

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Launches Foundation to Support Community Initiatives Amidst Growth in Needed Services

CT Approves New Health Insurance Exchange Rates: 5 Things To Know

The state Insurance Department sharply reduced requested rate hikes through the exchange, but rates are still going up significantly.

Life Expectancy In Connecticut Decreased In 2020 With COVID-19 Deaths

Connecticut residents have the 10th highest life expectancy rate in the country, but it still took a dive during COVID.

Connecticut Man Tests Positive For West Nile Virus: DPH

This is the first case of West Nile Virus-associated illness identified in Connecticut this season.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Target Omicron: What To Know In CT

Connecticut health officials released new details about the new COVID-19 vaccine boosters and when they will be available across the state.

​Risk of West Nile Virus Rises: Positive Mosquitoes In 23 CT Towns

West Nile virus positive mosquitoes are on the move, especially in coastal Fairfield and New Haven counties and in the greater Hartford area

CT DPH Encourages Kids To Get School Vaccines

Polio wasn't detected in recent Connecticut wastewater samples, but it was detected in nearby New York City.

Connecticut Ranked Among 'Safest States During COVID-19': New Report

Reported COVID-19 cases and deaths are down, but hospitalizations and the state positive test rate is trending upward, according to DPH.

West Nile Virus Spreads To 17 Connecticut Towns

More mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus, as the disease spreads southwesterly in Connecticut.

CT Covid-19 Cases Decrease As School Year Approaches

Here is a town-by-town look at coronavirus cases in Connecticut, and some new trends are emerging.