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DEEP to Spray for Mosquitoes in MT Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest
While No Human Cases of EEE so far this Season, Detections of EEE-carrying Mosquitoes in this Area Remain High as We Near End of Mosquito Season(HARTFORD) — While the end ...Read More >
CT DPH Encourages Residents to Obtain Free COVID-19 Test Kits
HARTFORD, Conn.– Amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, and on the eve of the colder fall and winter months, the Biden Administration is once again providing U.S. residents with free ...Read More >
Widespread EEEV-Positive Mosquitoes Across Northeast CT
BROOKLYN - The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) positive mosquitoes from testing sites in eight CT municipalities including Hampton, Killingly, Thompson, and Woodstock.Eastern ...Read More >
Powassan Virus (POWV) Infection – Positive Case Identified in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN – The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced yesterday that four Connecticut residents have tested positive for Powassan virus (POWV) infection. These four cases of POWV are ...Read More >
Health Department Urges Safety at Local Fairs
BROOKLYN – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is ready for another busy fair season and offers fairgoers simple advice to enjoy the Brooklyn and Woodstock Fairs in ...Read More >
Cooling Center Locations
EastfordTown Office Building - Lower Level16 Westford Rd, Eastford, CT 06242Friday, July 28 12 pm - 6 pmKillinglyTown Hall172 Main St, Danielson, CT 06239Wednesday, July 26 8 am ...Read More >
NDDH Celebrates 50th Anniversary!
(BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) celebrated its 50th year of preventing illness, promoting wellness, and protecting public health with an open house at its 69 ...Read More >
NDDH Advice to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
BROOKLYN – Forecasts of extreme heat conditions are prompting the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) to issue reminders on avoiding heat-related illness, which is of particular concern during ...Read More >