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Health officials issue warning after bat tests positive for rabies in CT. ‘Keep your distance.’
Health officials are warning people not to feed or approach wild animals in the area and avoid contact with wild or stray ...
Connecticut lawmakers moved to shield state from Trump federal health-policy changes. Here's what passed.
Lawmakers added provisions to the state's $55.8 billion budget they say minimize the impact of federal health-policy changes.
US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact
South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV. Now that's under ...
The Aspen Times1d
New COVID variant presence unknown in Pitkin County as cases rise
It is unknown whether the newest COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, also known by the nickname “razor throat” for one of its defining ...
New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 'Nimbus' Now Dominant in US: Know These Symptoms
A contagious new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, aka "Nimbus," is now dominant in the United States, CDC data show. What to ...
The Middletown Press4d
Natanael Cano expands his sound with new album, 'Porque La Demora'
Natanael Cano explores new musical styles in his latest album, "Porque La Demora." Known for his corridos tumbados, Cano ...
The Middletown Press4d
I-84 reopened in Bethel after serious crash involving motorcycle, police say
State police said part of Interstate 84 was closed for more than five hours while they investigated the crash.
New COVID variant Nimbus reported in Connecticut ahead of potential summer surge
The Nimbus variant is now the most common strain of COVID currently spreading across the nation, according to the CDC.
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Probe-Based Enrichment Sequencing Applied to Wastewater Surveillance Accurately Tracks Multiple Viral Respiratory Outbreaks
The rapid identification of respiratory virus outbreaks is needed to enable rational and effective public health interventions. We developed new quantitative approaches for simultaneous ...