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Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map
Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, are surging across the United States, with healthcare systems feeling the strain as more people seek care for these conditions.
The CDC reported on Monday, Jan. 13 that the nation is experiencing high levels of acute respiratory illnesses, with young children and older adults particularly affected.
COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas, fueled by rising emergency department visits, elevated lab test positivity, and high levels of virus detected in wastewater.
Influenza remains widespread, while RSV activity …
Drunk CT Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police
A Connecticut man is accused of nearly shooting his neighbor while trying to kill squirrels outside his home, state police said.
James Adams, 66, of Lisbon, faces charges of illegal discharge of a firearm, illegally carrying a firearm while under the influence, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and second-degree breach of peace, according to Connecticut State Police.
A neighbor called the police on Saturday, Jan. 11, just before 4 p.m. after hearing a gunshot and a bullet whiz past their head while working outside. Troopers later found a .22-caliber bullet lodged in the home's exte…
'I Want Him Hurt': Duo Charged With Crashing Into, Killing CT Man
A Connecticut man has been charged with intentionally driving into and killing his friend's boyfriend during an argument, authorities said. The woman, who was in the car at the time of the crash, was also arrested.
Logan Diaz-Lopardo, 21, faces first-degree manslaughter charges and other counts in the death of Kevin Gangell in July 2024, Connecticut State Police announced on Monday, Jan. 13.
Investigators allege Diaz-Lopardo was driving a 2008 Audi A4 when he hit the 23-year-old Gangell outside a home in Harwinton. Gangell's on-again, off-again girlfriend, Abbigale Whipple, was in the passe…
