Health and Social Services News & Announcements

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Share Your COVID-19 Vaccination Story!

UConn Extension and the Town of East Hartford are working to build excitement and trust around COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. We are... more ››

monkeypox

Monkeypox Update

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported in several states that... more ››

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East Hartford Approves Ordinance to Welcome Food Trucks into the Community!

East Hartford, CT— The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce changes to local ordinances and regulations that streamline the... more ››

East Hartford Farmers’ Market Returns July 8, 2022

East Hartford Farmers’ Market Returns July 8, 2022

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce that the annual farmers’ market will begin Friday, July 8th....

East Hartford Farmers’ Market Returns July 8, 2022

East Hartford Farmers’ Market Returns July 8, 2022

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce that the annual farmers’ market will begin Friday, July 8th....

Time to Own

Time to Own Program - Down Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers!

East Hartford Advises Residents of Time to Own: A Down Payment Assistance Program for New HomebuyersThe East Hartford Department of Health... more ››

East Hartford Health Department Advises Residents of Mosquito Control Measures

East Hartford Health Department Advises Residents of Mosquito Control Measures

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Health Department is monitoring wetland areas and drainage catch basins throughout town that are... more ››

COVID-19 oral therapeutics

COVID-19 Antiviral Oral Therapeutics

Two COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments currently have an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA... more ››

Fish Advisory

Connecticut DPH And DEEP Issue Advisory For Fish Caught In The Hockanum River

HARTFORD, Conn.--The Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection today are issuing a... more ››

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Vax+: Sign Up for Free Heating Assistance, Water Assistance, and Tax Benefits

Launched by Connecticut’s Department of Public Health and Department of Social Services, the Vaccine+ program is helping CT residents:

national nutrition month

March is National Nutrition Month!

In March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition Month. This year's theme... more ››

covid-19

Latest Guidance: Mask and Face Covering Requirements

Effective, March 1st, 2022, the East Hartford Town facilities indoor mask mandate will be lifted.

UPDATE: 8-week interval between the first and second doses of a primary mRNA vaccine schedule

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its... more ››

Saturday COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic CANCELLED

Please note that due to the potential winter storm, the Griffin Hospital clinic scheduled for Saturday 1/29/22 at the East Hartford Public... more ››

covid testing

Get Free At-Home COVID-⁠19 Tests

Every home in the United States is now eligible to order free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Orders will ship free via USPS and... more ››

Self-Test

Community Guidance for COVID-19 Self-Tests

Testing is critically important to help reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Self-testing is also useful for screening for... more ››

covid-19

UPDATED Isolation and Quarantine Recommendations

Updated August 12, 2022The Town of East Hartford is advising residents that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has... more ››

East Hartford COVID-19 Update: Testing and Vaccination Resources

East Hartford COVID-19 Update: Testing and Vaccination Resources

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford advises residents to take steps to protect yourself and your family as COVID-19 community... more ››

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COVID-19 Testing Information

With COVID-19 infections increasing in Connecticut, the Town of East Hartford is advising residents of testing options and resources to... more ››

flu

It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine!

Flu vaccines prevent millions of flu illnesses, tens of thousands of flu hospitalizations, and thousands of deaths every year. Flu vaccines... more ››

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