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WHO Issues Warning After Reports Of Fatal Attacks On Monkeys Amid Monkeypox Outbreak WHO Issues Warning After Reports Of Fatal Attacks On Monkeys Amid Monkeypox Outbreak
WHO Issues Warning After Reports Of Fatal Attacks On Monkeys Amid Monkeypox Outbreak As fears grow over the monkeypox outbreak, health officials are reporting an increasing number of violent attacks on monkeys. During an update Tuesday, Aug. 9, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged the public not to attack monkeys following reports that the animals have been poisoned, shot, or otherwise harmed in the weeks since the disease began making headlines. At least 10 marmoset or capuchin monkeys in Brazil were found to be suffering from poisoning or physical harm, according to reports. Seven of them died. Brazilian authorities believe the attacks were carried out over a mispl…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: CT Supreme Court Upholds Legality Of Lamont’s Emergency Orders On Business Closures COVID-19: CT Supreme Court Upholds Legality Of Lamont’s Emergency Orders On Business Closures
Covid-19: CT Supreme Court Upholds Legality Of Lamont’s Emergency Orders On Business Closures The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld Gov. Ned Lamont’s authority to close certain businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic to “ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state.” Lamont, who has come under fire for his executive orders limiting or closing some businesses during the pandemic, was challenged by the owner of Casey’s Irish Pub in Milford, who questioned the governor’s public health and civil preparedness orders. In March, despite an outcry from business owners, Lamont ordered bars and nightclubs closed, while limiting occupancy at restaurants, gyms, salons, an…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Connecticut Won't Lift State Of Emergency Until 2021 COVID-19: Connecticut Won't Lift State Of Emergency Until 2021
Covid-19: Connecticut Won't Lift State Of Emergency Until 2021 Despite declining hospitalizations, Connecticut’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency won’t be lifted until well into next year. On Monday, Aug. 31, the state Legislature extended Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency authority through Feb. 9, 2021. Connecticut is maintaining the “emergency” status so if another COVID-19 flareup happens, the government can respond more swiftly than under normal circumstances. Originally, the state of emergency was supposed to expire on Sept. 9. Public health officials will be watching COVID-19 trends closely in the coming weeks as children go back to school.

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: Norwalk Restaurant Owner Accused Of Allowing Customers To Drink At Bar COVID-19: Norwalk Restaurant Owner Accused Of Allowing Customers To Drink At Bar
Covid-19: Norwalk Restaurant Owner Accused Of Allowing Customers To Drink At Bar A Norwalk restaurant owner has been issued a summons after allegedly allowing people to drink in his restaurant violating the governor's executive order prohibiting such actions during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Donald Mastronardi, 43, of New Canaan, was issued the summons on Friday, April 24, when Norwalk Police officers responded to the Dry Dock Bar & Grille on Main Street after receiving complaints, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. Zwicker said the department received complaints there were people eating and drinking at the bar in violation of an executive order…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New York City Declares Measles Public Health Emergency In Select ZIP Codes New York City Declares Measles Public Health Emergency In Select ZIP Codes
New York City Declares Measles Public Health Emergency In Select ZIP Codes New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency Tuesday, April 9, in select zip codes in Williamsburg, following a measles outbreak affecting the Orthodox Jewish community.  As part of the declaration, unvaccinated individuals living in those ZIP codes who may have been exposed to measles will be required to receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine in order to protect others in the community and help curtail the ongoing outbreak, said the Mayor's office. Under the mandatory vaccinations, members of the City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will check th…

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by Kathy Reakes