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DPH announces second case of West Nile virus infection this year

The following content is from CT DPH on September 7, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.– The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that a Connecticut resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. This is the second human case of WNV-associated illness identified in Connecticut this season.  The […]

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DPH warns residents about severe Vibrio infections caused by consumption of raw shellfish or exposure to salt or brackish water

HARTFORD, Conn.—The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents about the potential dangers of consuming raw shellfish and exposure to salt or brackish water along Long Island Sound, due to severe Vibrio vulnificus infections. Since July 1, three cases of V. vulnificus infections have been reported to DPH. The three patients are between

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Salmonella Outbreak Associated with Ground Beef

Departments of Consumer Protection and Public Health remind residents to practice proper food safety following salmonella outbreak HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division and the Department of Public Health are reminding the public to follow proper food safety practices after reports that more than a dozen people have become sickened

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Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Beginning Wednesday Afternoon

The following content is from the Governor Lamont’s press release on July 24, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days are expected to be very hot and humid, he is directing Connecticut’s extreme

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Soojimus Recalls CUPKIN Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban (Recall Alert)

The following content is from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 20, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. Summary Name of Product: CUPKIN Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Hazard: The stainless-steel cups contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children

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