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

CT Baby Formula Shortage: 5 Things To Know

Connecticut families with formula-fed infants have struggled to find formula amid the national shortage.

CT Begins Testing For Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases

CT's top bug scientists are offering some tips on how to avoid becoming a snack for the winged menaces, and risking infection.

Hepatitis Outbreak Linked To Strawberries At These CT Stores

Did you purchase strawberries at these Connecticut locations? Here's what you need to know.

Survey AAAsks Seniors And Caregivers Important Care Questions

Five nonprofit agencies collaborating on "The Great AAAsk," which includes five Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging.

Monkeypox Spreads In U.S.: What CT Residents Need To Know

A handful of monkeypox cases have been reported in the U.S., but the overall risk to Connecticut residents is low right now.

Nearly 2,000 CT Lives Could Have Been Saved With COVID Vaccines: Study

A new analysis indicates that since vaccines became widely available, every second COVID-19 death could have been prevented.

CT Coronavirus Update: Positivity Rate Hits 14% + School Case Numbers

The number of COVID-19 cases among Connecticut PK-12 staff and students took a small dip this week, following nearly a month of ascent.

What Is Monkeypox: What Connecticut Residents Need To Know

New England has never really been Monkeypox's stomping grounds, but that's changed with the report of a case in Massachusetts this week.

COVID Fear Diminishes In CT Despite Surge, Experts Say

The state continues to see a surge of COVID-19 cases, but the impact — and the fear — of the illness has lessened. Experts explain why.

COVID Booster Shots For Kids 5-11: What It Means In CT

The Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses for kids between 5 and 11. Booster shots could be available later this week.

Climate Crisis Addressed In Two Bills Signed Into Law by Lamont

Makes zero-carbon goal for electrical providers a state law, expands renewable energy plans in Connecticut.