Hope arrived in the form of vaccine.
It's the most effective way to put COVID-19 behind us.
Click here for COVID-19 vaccine information and how to access vaccination in northeast Connecticut.
Vaccine is available in northeast CT in many locations and easier than ever to get.
Please get vaccinated and help us protect our communities.
Welcome!
The NDDH Office OPEN to Public Entry.
If you are unvaccinated, you MUST wear a mask.
Services are available Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and Fridays, 8:00 am - noon by the following methods:
Call: 860-774-7350
Fax: 860-774-1308
Email: email@nddh.org
Online (24/7): www.nddh.org
In Person or USPS Mail: 69 South Main Street, Unit 4, Brooklyn, CT 06234
Drop Box: Forms and payments may be left in our outdoor drop box. Cash payments not accepted.
Please Note - Regular permits may take ten business days or longer to process after submission. PLEASE WAIT 10 business days before calling to check on a permit application.
NDDH does not provide testing or medical services for COVID-19.
Advancing to a New Normal
Governor Lamont's Executive Order 12a Regarding Masks and Face Coverings
DPH Fact Sheet on Vaccination, Masks, and Social Distancing
Declarations of Public Health and Civil Preparedness Emergencies have been extended to July 20, 2021. The declaration of these emergencies allows additional resources and supplies to be deployed to the state of Connecticut – resources that are necessary to continue to identify infection and slow the spread of coronavirus in our communities.
Let's Get Back to Business by Reopening Responsibly
Economic health is important to physical, mental, financial, and social health. Let's all work together to get this right.
Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD Sector Rules for Reopening)
Effective May 19, 2021, all remaining Sector Rules for Reopening are lifted, with certain exceptions related to mask-wearing. Unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks indoors, and masks are still required in healthcare facilities (hospitals, medical offices, etc.), public and private transit (airports, taxis, trains, etc.), correctional facilities, schools, and childcare.
Outdoors
- Masks not required.
Indoors
- Vaccinated individuals not required to wear masks except in certain locations listed below.
- Unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks.
- Businesses, state and local government offices, and events may choose to require universal masking.
- Masks will still be required in certain settings such as healthcare facilities, facilities housing vulnerable populations, public and private transit, correctional facilities, schools, and childcare.
For more information, please see the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s four-page fact sheet, offering the latest guidance on vaccinations, mask-wearing, and social distancing.
To Report a CT Business for COVID-19 Safety Violations
COVID-19 Testing - Where, When and How to Get a Test
Testing is still a vital part of identifying and controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Frequently Asked Questions About Testing & State Testing Locator
New Hours beginning May 11, 2021 for Sema4 Regional Testing Sites:
- Quinebaug Valley Community College - 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson Saturdays, 8:00 am -12:00 pm. This site has a lane for priority workforce.
- Putnam Riverview Market Pavilion - 18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam - Mondays, 9:00 -2:00, Wednesdays, 10:00 - 5:00, Fridays, 10:00 - 6:30. This site has a lane for priority workforce.
Save time at the test sites by downloading and completing your Sema4 Test Form and bringing it with you.
Sema4 Fact Sheet on COVID-19 Testing and Results Please read before arriving for your test.
Additional testing locations:
Generations Family Health Center Testing Information - Danielson & Willimantic
United Community and Family Services Testing Information
Danielson Pharmacy is an eTrueNorth COVID-19 Testing Site
CVS Pharmacy - Putnam and Brooklyn - by appointment
Day Kimball Healthcare has testing available for patients having procedures at Day Kimball Hospital & for symptomatic patients of the Day Kimball Medical Group. Physician orders are required. Contact your physician if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Data Resources
Here is where you will find regular updates on confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 hospitalizations, and deaths presented in a variety of maps, charts, tables, and graphs. All data in the daily reports are preliminary and data for previous dates may be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected.
Quick Links to the COVID Content You Need
- Cloth Face Coverings and Masks
- Links for Learning
- NDDH Services
- Reopening Responsibly
- Slow the Spread
- Testing FAQs
Links for Learning
(Admit it...we've been telling you this for years...)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Communication Resources - Fact Sheets
Guidance for Homes, Communities, Schools, Businesses, and more
Recommendations for Cleaning and Disinfecting for Households
Cleaning and Disinfecting for Businesses
CDC Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Ventilation
State of CT Coronavirus Information and Guidance
Call 2-1-1 for general questions about COVID-19. Available 24 hours a day; multilingual assistance and TDD/TTY access for those with a hearing impairment. Only intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms. Anyone experiencing symptoms is strongly urged to contact their medical provider to seek treatment.
CT COVID-19 Data Map - Department of Geography at UCONN
Connecticut COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccinations
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Global Data Tracker
Symptoms of Coronavirus
The list of symptoms grows as we learn more about COVID-19. Discover the CDC's Self-Checker Tool - a guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
10 Things You Can Do to Manage Your COVID-19 Symptoms at Home
We All Know Superheroes Wear Masks.
CDC Guidance for Wearing Masks
How to Wear, Remove, Clean, and Make Cloth Face Coverings
What You Can Do to Slow the Spread
Practice Everyday Preventive Actions Now
Practice and remind others of the importance of using everyday preventive actions that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. Yes, these are simple strategies and THEY WORK:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue. Throw the tissue in a lined trash container.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Germs spread this way.
Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) using a regular household detergent and water. If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent and water prior to disinfection. For disinfection, a list of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved products is available at Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fighting Products. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. The virus spreads mainly from person-to-person...between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
Get an annual flu shot…and future vaccines like COVID-19 vaccine that are developed to fight new communicable illnesses. The flu shot will not provide protection from COVID-19, but it will protect against the flu, which can be serious. If we avoid severe flu cases, those people won't have to go to the hospital and take up services and beds that will be needed to treat those with COVID-19. Vaccines prevent illness...and save lives.
Check out our COVID-19 Prevention Campaigns created in partnership with Generations Family Health Center:
Unprecedented Interruption. Historic Disruption.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) evolved rapidly and while we are grateful to be getting ahead of it, our behavior will determine the future of it. Keep up many of the good practices you learned throughout the pandemic. Wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect, stay home when you are sick. Check with trusted resources for updated guidance and information.
We'll Always Be in it Together
Rely on us for information. Turn to us for facts.
Trust that a caring community like ours is the best defense for whatever comes our way.
Keep your spirits up, keep spreading kindness, keep your sense of humor, keep smiling...
and just keep washing your hands.
