COVID-19 Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
COVID-19 INFORMATION
The COVID-19 Emergency Declaration ended on May 11. Please click here for the Governor's statement explaining the impact on related services and programs.
In alignment with the May 11, 2023, expiration of Connecticut’s COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, the state is transitioning its COVID-19 data reporting to the same period it uses under its seasonal respiratory surveillance reporting program, which begins each year in early October and ends in late May or early June. The 2023-2024 reporting period will begin on October, 2023.
1) AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS
As of March 8th, 2024, the U.S. free at home COVID-19 test program has been suspended. Residents are able to purchase at home COVID-19 tests at pharmacies. Check with your insurance if you are eligible for free tests.
2) BEFORE YOU THROW OUT “EXPIRED” TESTS
Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list or call the Health Department at (860) 612-2771.
3) COVID-19 an FLU TESTING
a) AFC Urgent Care at 135 E Main Street, New Britain, CT: COVID-19 Testing available daily. Call (860) 357-6899 or click here to schedule an appointment.
Source: https://www.afcurgentcare.com/new-britain/
b) Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing
4) COVID-19 VACCINE
To find COVID-19 vaccines near you:
Access https://www.vaccines.gov/
Call 1-800-232-0233 or
Text your zip code to 438829
6) CALL 2-1-1 – UNITED WAY OF CONNECTICUT
2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone. For more information on COVID-19, call 2-1-1 or access the CT Virtual Assistant. They are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. In other languages as well. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
Source: https://www.211ct.org/
