Press Releases - 2024

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• 8/2/2024 DPH and DEEP advise precautions to avoid mosquitoes

• 1/25/2024 Attorney General Tong sues 28 chemical manufacturers for knowingly contaminating Connecticut water and natural resources, and harming public health with toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

• 10/21/2024 DPH continues to stress lead prevention safety for children as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

• 9/16/2024 Governor Lamont announces Connecticut hosting events Sept. 22 to 29 in recognition of Sustainability and Resiliency Week

• 4/1/2024 Connecticut health and agriculture officials say the risk of avian flu in Connecticut is low

• 4/12/2024 EPA announces drinking water standards regarding harmful PFAS substances

• 1/19/2024 DPH announces voluntary recall for BrightFarms spinach brand

• 1/23/2024 Food Safety Warning/Recall Notice: Florentine cookies sold at Stew Leonard’s contain undeclared peanuts

• 4/1/2024 Commissioner Juthani's Health Equity and National Public Health Week message

• 4/15/2024 Department of Public Health reports tuberculosis cases in Connecticut stable despite 16% increase in TB cases nationally

• 11/8/2024 Commissioner Juthani's Veterans Day employee message

• 10/4/2024 Statement from Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani regarding Apple Rehab Cromwell

• 2/12/2024 Connecticut Department of Public Health warns residents of carbon monoxide poisoning ahead of upcoming snowstorm

• 6/17/2024 DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani reminds residents to take necessary precautions during this week’s heat event

• 3/25/2024 Commissioner Juthani's Holi message to DPH employees