Press Releases - 2024

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• 3/19/2024 Several Connecticut local health departments and districts offering free Naloxone training on April 2

• 1/29/2024 Connecticut Department of Public Health alerting parents to the recall of Yaomiao children’s tiaras due to lead content

• 3/27/2024 Connecticut Department of Public Health removes consumption advisory for blue crab meat from the Mill River in Fairfield

• 5/2/2024 Connecticut Department of Public Health officials recognize state and local drinking water professionals as part of Drinking Water Week

• 11/27/2024 Commissioner Juthani's Thanksgiving employee message

• 6/26/2024 State reports positive mosquitoes for West Nile virus in New Haven

• 4/29/2024 Governor Lamont announces state pilot program has provided at-home nurse and community health worker assistance to the families of more than 500 newborns since launching in October

• 8/30/2024 Governor Lamont and Connecticut officials bring attention to available addiction and recovery resources in advance of International Overdose Awareness Day

• 5/24/2024 Commissioner Juthani's Memorial Day message to DPH staff

• 2/7/2024 CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers launches powerful new ads, encouraging Connecticut residents to quit smoking

• 10/16/2024 Connecticut Department of Public Health confirms season’s first influenza deaths

• 8/7/2024 Governor Lamont announces launch of the Lead Free CT campaign to protect children from the harmful health impacts of lead

• 4/25/2024 State's Latest Climate Report Card Shows Need to Accelerate Emissions Reductions to Meet 2030 Target

• 3/7/2024 High levels of lead found in numerous brands of ground cinnamon products

• 5/20/2024 DAS announces $122 million in grants to public schools for HVAC system upgrades