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CT Health Department Confirms New Case Of Measles In Fairfield County Household CT Health Department Confirms New Case Of Measles In Fairfield County Household
CT Health Department Confirms New Case Of Measles In Fairfield County Household The Connecticut Department of Public Health said it has confirmed a new case of measles in a Fairfield County child.  The child did not attend school while infectious, the department said.  The child is a household contact of the child who contracted the first case of measles announced on Friday, April 9.  The department did not release the name of the city or town in which the children reside. These are the first cases of measles in Connecticut since 2019. "DPH is collaborating with local partners to identify contacts and implement appropriate control measures," the depar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area
Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area Winter is coming, and with it will come a rash of red fox sightings in suburban areas of New York and Connecticut. Foxes commonly live in close quarters with human residents in certain communities where they can find food, water and cover, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. They frequently take shelter in yards, parks, and golf courses, especially areas that are nearby suitable, undeveloped habitat. During the winter months, foxes expand their territories, primarily due to the decreased availability of prey and extreme weather in open spaces. Thi…

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by Zak Failla