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New Variant Jumps to Second Place on COVID List (Medscape)

The new COVID-19 strain known as "Arcturus"  has increased in the U.S. so much that it has been added to the CDC's watch list.

Officially labeled XBB.1.16, Arcturus as a subvariant of Omicron that was first seen in India and has...

US spending $5 billion to speed up development of new COVID vaccines (Reuters)

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is spending over $5 billion on an effort to speed up the development of new COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spokesperson and a Biden administration offi...

Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May (APNews)

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in the U.S. next month, you’ll still have access to a multitude of tests but with one big difference: Who pays for them.

For the first time, you may have to pick up some o...

iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test 12 to 15 month self-life extension granted by the FDA

On January 11, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a self-life extension from 12 to 15 months on iHealth COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits. Please visit the attached list to view lot #'s and new expiration dates. iHealth Self Test Expirati...

Lost your vaccination card, want your vaccination record or a QR Code?

CT residents can look up your vaccination record for vaccinations received within the State of Connecticut by visiting the CT WiZ Public Portal. Input the information requested and a code will be sent to you. Once the code is verified, your record will sh...

New Regulations for Food Establishments in Connecticut

As of February 17, 2023 the State of CT has adopted the FDA Food Code. The link below will take you to the Division of Environmental Services page, which has more information.

New Regulations for Food Establishments 

Convenient COVID-19 Vaccination Pharmacy Sites

Convenient COVID-19 Vaccination Pharmacy Sites Updated May 17, 2023

The Greenwich Department of Health does not endorse these facilities and does not guarantee the availability of vaccine supplies at these locations. It is strongly suggested that each faci...