Hundreds hospitalized, more than 12 viruses circulating in CT. State saw 23 recent covid deaths.

As Connecticut endures a wave of a variety of flu strains, other influenza-like illness are also circulating and making ...

Flu Is Surging in the US. How Accurate Are At-Home Flu Tests?

A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...
The Connecticut Mirror

COVID-19 has spread to thousands in CT since August. More should get vaccinated, officials say

Connecticut Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani, answers questions as Gov. Ned Lamont and school officials announced the rollout of the Screen and Stay initiative for Connecticut schools ...
NBC Connecticut

You can no longer order free COVID-19 tests from the government. Here's where to go instead

You can no longer order free COVID-19 tests from the United States government. As of March 10, the government's free coronavirus test distribution program, COVIDtests.gov, is not currently accepting ...
NBC Connecticut

CT Department of Health urges residents to order free at-home COVID tests

The state Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits when the federal government makes them available again next week. This comes after the U.S.
Hartford Courant

A look at COVID case numbers in CT. Not all data goes to the state.

Connecticut’s COVID cases have been rising throughout the summer, reaching levels in August not seen since February, according to the Department of Public Health. COVID cases in Connecticut remained ...
Lifehacker

The Four Rapid COVID 'PCR' Style Tests You Can Take at Home (and Why You Should)

Last week, I was about to go on a date, and because I'm severely immunocompromised, we agreed he would take a COVID test using one of my rapid home molecular tests. It was a courtesy—he felt perfectly ...