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.

Polio In The U.S: What CT Needs To Know, Vaccinations Town-By-Town

In Connecticut, about 95.2 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against the poliovirus.

Spotted Lanternfly Reaches Adult Stage In CT: Make A DIY Trap [VIDEO]

Invasive spotted lanternflies have been spotted in Connecticut and quarantined to slow their spread. Here's how you can trap them...

Connecticut Beach Water Quality: What's Open, What's Closed

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has updated its water quality report for Connecticut's swimming holes.

CT Reported Covid-19 Cases Stabilize, Hospitalizations Up

Reported cases in Connecticut have stabilized, but Covid-19 hospitalizations continue to creep up.

Getting Care For Chronic Wounds In A Timely Manner

Wounds can be life threatening if not treated properly.

CT COVID-19 Cases Continue To Increase As BA.5 Variant Spreads

New Haven County moved into the CDC's highest warning level for COVID-19 infections. Most other counties are in the medium warning level.

CT Officials Give Update On Monkeypox Situation

Connecticut has had far fewer monkeypox cases than New York or Massachusetts.

West Nile Virus Reported In 4 Connecticut Towns

These results represent the first WNV positive mosquitoes identified in the state by the CT Agricultural Experiment Station this year.

Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Connecticut: Town-By-Town

A Connecticut scientist charged with monitoring mosquito-born diseases says to expect human cases of West Nile virus "any day now."

CT COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Increase As BA.5 Becomes Dominant

Weekly official case counts increased by 23 percent compared with the prior seven-day reporting period.

More CT Monkeypox Cases Likely As Test Capacity Increases: DPH

The next few weeks will be critical in Connecticut and the U.S. to contain the monkeypox disease, health officials said.

CT Has 12 Confirmed Monkeypox Cases: 5 Things To Know

Connecticut is up to 12 confirmed monkeypox cases. Testing is available at commercial laboratories.

CT Enters Stage 2 Drought: Here's What It Means For Us

Precipitation shortfalls and higher temperatures have pushed the state into an emerging drought.

State: Hartford Healthcare Can't Ax Windham Hospital Maternity Ward

HHC had applied to state to cease operations of birthing center at Willimantic hospital, citing staff concerns and declining births.

First Monkeypox Case Detected In CT: DPH

Connecticut joined a growing list of states that have detected monkeypox infections.

5 CT Counties Among Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News

Five out of eight Connecticut counties ranked among the healthiest in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report.

Two CT Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News

Two Connecticut children's hospitals ranked among the country's best, according to U.S. News & World Report.

COVID-19 Vaccines Approved For Kids Under 5: What To Know In CT

CT Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani said children as young as 6 months old can begin getting the vaccine as soon as June 20.

CT Issues New Drinking Water PFAS Advisory: What To Know

The state Department of Public Health released new guidance on "forever chemicals" levels in drinking water.

CT Hits Grim Milestone Of 11k COVID-19 Deaths

COVID-19 deaths have eclipsed 11,000 in Connecticut.

CT COVID-19 Infections Decreasing, But Still Remain Elevated

Here is a town-by-town look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Connecticut. The latest metrics reveal some good and concerning news.

USVRK Team Brings Home Medals in Budapest

Medals awarded to the U.S. Veterans' Rowing & Kayaking (USVRK) Foundation team at the 2022 Military World Rowing & Kayaking Championships