Health and Social Services News & Announcements

hurricane preparedness

Hurricane Henri Preparedness

There is a strong possibility that Tropical Storm/Hurricane Henri will impact Connecticut this weekend with strong winds, potentially... more ››

mask advisement

Mayor Marcia Leclerc Encourages Residents & Businesses To Adhere to Mask Guidelines

East Hartford, CT— Mayor Marcia Leclerc strongly encourages all residents and businesses to adhere to COVID-19 mask guidelines for the... more ››

covid-19 testing

COVID-19 Testing Overview

COVID-19 Testing InformationThe East Hartford Health Department recommends that anyone with signs or symptoms of COVID-19 get tested,... more ››

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Town of East Hartford Reinstitutes Face Mask Requirements in All Town Facilities Regardless of Vaccination Status

East Hartford, CT— Effective Monday, August 2, the Town of East Hartford is reinstituting face mask requirements for all employees and... more ››

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COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in East Hartford

COVID-19 cases have been increasing throughout the state of Connecticut and we have more than doubled our case rate in less than a month.

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East Hartford Health Department Continues Mosquito Control Program

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Health Department advises residents that due to above average precipitation and high temperatures,... more ››

air quality alert

Air Quality Alert

East Hartford, CT - The National Weather Service has issued a poor air quality alert for the entire State of Connecticut, effective... more ››

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East Hartford Farmers' Market TOMORROW 7/23/21

As a reminder, the East Hartford Farmers' Market will be open tomorrow 7/23/21 from 9 AM until 1 PM. 

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Farmers' Market Cancelled July 9th, 2021

Due to inclement weather, the Health Department will be cancelling the Farmers' Market scheduled for tomorrow July 9th at 9 AM. The next... more ››

Inclement Weather

East Hartford Programs and Events are Canceled due to Inclement Weather

East Hartford, CT— Please be advised that due to impending thunderstorms, several town events are canceled or postponed Thursday, July 8th... more ››

COVID variants

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Variants

Why Does the Coronavirus Change?Variants of viruses occur when there is a change — or mutation — to the virus’s genes. All RNA viruses... more ››

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COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

- Updated as of 10/1/21 -

CT Ready

CT Ready! A Guide for Personal Preparedness

An emergency can happen at any time. The Connecticut Department of Public Health wants to help you get ready so you and your loved ones can... more ››

east hartford farmers market

East Hartford Farmers’ Market Returns July 9, 2021

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce that the annual farmers’ market will begin Friday, July 9th....

Leaded Ceramic Product

Ceramic Products Identified as Source of Lead Poisoning: East Hartford Health Department Advises Residents of Recommendations

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) notified the Town of East Hartford that ceramic products which are being sold at small... more ››

mosquito control

East Hartford Begins Annual Mosquito Control Program Public’s Help Needed to Combat Mosquitoes

East Hartford, CT— The Town of East Hartford is in the process of administering its annual mosquito control program by applying larvicide... more ››

east hartford vaccination clinics

East Hartford Offers Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Events to Address Access and Equity

East Hartford, CT –The Town of East Hartford is partnering with First Choice Health Centers, Inc. to conduct pop-up vaccine events at... more ››

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Reopening CT: Latest COVID-19 Guidance

Masks and Face Covering RequirementsEffective May 19, 2021, all remaining Sector Rules for Reopening are lifted, with... more ››

vaccine safety

COVID-19 Vaccine: Facts About Safety

Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety... more ››

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