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 at-home COVID-19 tests.The Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that households may order up to four free tests through COVIDTests.gov starting on Monday, ...Read More >

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 Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes.According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), EEEV infections ...Read More >

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 the first to be identified in Connecticut this year. During 2016–2022, 19 cases of POWV associated illness were reported in Connecticut, including six in 2022; ...Read More >

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 a safe and healthy manner. Every year, NDDH sanitarians inspect hundreds of food establishments at both fairs. All food vendors are required to obtain an ...Read More >

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 - 4:30 pmThursday, July 27              8 am - 4:30 pmFriday, July 28                    8 am - 11: 30 amPublic Library25 Westcott ...Read More >

(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 South Main Street office in Brooklyn on Friday, June 30, 2023. The event was attended by NDDH staff, board members, town leaders, legislators, and community ...Read More >

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 hot weather as high temperatures and humidity weaken the body's ability to cool itself. Click on the image below to read the full press release ...Read More >

Connecticut Department of Public Health recommends residents be cautious about exercise and outdoor activities due to the poor air quality HARTFORD, Conn.— With the unhealthy air quality from elevated levels of smoke from the wildfires in Canada, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is recommending that people with asthma or heart and lung conditions ...Read More >

(BROOKLYN) – As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023, the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) shared state and local recovery plans and next steps. The PHE, declared on January 31, 2020, eased certain laws and regulations and provided funding to address the pandemic. The end of the PHE ...Read More >

Health Department Provides Information on Rate Request and Delivery of Services (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is requesting a per capita rate increase from member towns to conduct more competitive recruitment and retention of qualified staff to deliver essential public health services.NDDH serves the towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, ...Read More >