Pedestrian Struck On Highway + Nor'easter Update: CT News Digest

Milford CT

25 October, 2021

10:01 AM

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Good Monday morning Connecticut, It's going to be a rainy next few days as a nor'easter brings heavy rain, flooding concerns, and strong wind gusts to the state, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday. Connecticut could see 2-4 inches of rain and a flash flood watch has been issued for southern Connecticut. Monday will feature rain at times and possibly thunderstorms, especially at night, more rain and storms on Tuesday and winds will intensify on Tuesday. The rain should end Wednesday morning, and the winds will remain strong. The sun returns on Thursday and then more rain on Friday and Saturday. Here comes the RAIN🌧️🌧️🌧️ Late tonight- early Wednesday AM Impacts: heavy rain at times, flooding is a concern with watches up across the state, wind could be damaging with possible gusts up to 50 MPH. Details coming up on @WFSBnews at noon: pic.twitter.com/gmWYmyQyox— Lorin Richardson (@LorinOnTV) October 25, 2021 The forecast for Halloween is improving as there is a chance for some sun now and temperatures into the mid 60s. Connecticut Department Of Public Health, Connecticut Children's And Yale New Haven Children's Warn Parents Against Respiratory Viruses This Fall The Connecticut Department of Public Health, in partnership with pediatric providers from Connecticut Children's and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, wants to remind parents to take precautions against respiratory viruses this fall. This includes precautions not only against COVID-19, but against influenza and a virus some may never have heard of before--respiratory syncytial virus—also known as RSV. "RSV made an early impact over the summer in Connecticut, and that could be a sign of things to come this winter," said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, who also is an infectious diseases specialist. RSV causes 2.1 million outpatient visits and 58,000 hospitalizations annually in children under age 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We have seen more RSV infections at Connecticut Children's than usual for this time of year," said Juan Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP, physician-in-chief at Connecticut Children's and a pediatric infectious disease specialist. "This is likely because safety measures relaxed over the summer and people started getting together again. Similar to COVID-19 and the flu, RSV spreads very easily through mouth and nose droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. It can also survive on surfaces, infecting someone who touches a contaminated surface." "For the majority of babies and infants, RSV usually causes milder symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, cough and fever. However, for some younger children, especially those born pre-maturely or with underlying health conditions, the virus can cause more severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing," added Thomas Murray, MD, PhD, associate medical director for infection prevention at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. "RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization in the winter months in children's hospitals, but now we are seeing it in the late summer and fall. Hospitalized children with RSV typically go home within a few days but the most serious cases can last a week or longer." The spread of respiratory viruses such as RSV can be prevented through handwashing and measures such as masking, avoiding crowds and social distancing. Fortunately, for influenza and COVID-19, vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your family. Importantly, both vaccines are effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Soon flu activity will begin to increase across the nation and across the state. Now is also the time to get a flu shot, and a COVID-19 shot as well, if still needed. CDC recommends getting a flu shot by the end of October. Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations can be given at the same visit, which can save a trip to get vaccinated and save vaccine recipients from an additional round of arm soreness. "With high COVID-19 vaccination rates among people in our state eligible for the vaccine, Connecticut hasn't had the large increases in childhood hospitalizations due to COVID-19 that some lesser-vaccinated states have experienced," Commissioner Juthani said. "Nationally, states with lower vaccination coverage have seen more emergency department visits and hospital admissions among children. Vaccination not only protects you, it protects the people around you." Check with your health care provider or pharmacy to see if the flu vaccine is available at their location. For a listing of local health department flu clinics click here. To find a pharmacy near you, visit the HealthMap Vaccine Finder at https://vaccinefinder.org/. Pedestrian struck on highway A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early Monday on Interstate 84 in Newtown near Exit 11, reported NBC Connecticut. The crash occurred at about 4 a.m., and the extent of the pedestrian's injuries was not known. Authorities temporarily shut down the thruway to investigate the crash, but when it will reopen was not known, reported the News-Times. (Read more at Newtown Patch) Other stories trending across CT: Official: 2 hurt in beer bottle fight at Isla Restaurant in Bridgeport https://t.co/PxOSAIMSRr— Connecticut Post (@connpost) October 25, 2021 Here are the conditions on CT's major roadways MONTVILLE - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 6 and 9 (3.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:29 am. WILLINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 70 and 71 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 8:31 am. PLAINVILLE - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 34 and 35 (0.8 miles) in effect today until 4:08 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:09 am. FARMINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 39A and 40 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 4:19 pm. The left shoulder is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:23 am. WILLINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 71 and 63 (16.5 miles) in effect today until 4:38 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:38 am. NEWTOWN - I-84 Eastbound CLOSED between Exits 11 and 13 because of Crash (Pedestrian Vs Vehicle). Congested between Exits 8 and 11 (8.0 miles). Reported Monday, October 25 at 8:45 am. E. HARTFORD - Crash (Truck) on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 53 and 55. Expect lane closures. Reported Monday, October 25 at 7:42 am. DANBURY - I-84 Eastbound CLOSED between Exits 11 and 13 because of Crash (Pedestrian Vs Vehicle). Congested between Exits 8 and 11 (8.0 miles). Reported Monday, October 25 at 8:45 am. NEWTOWN - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 11 and 10 (1.5 miles). Reported Monday, October 25 at 8:57 am. CROMWELL - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 22 and 23 (2.3 miles) in effect today until 11:57 am. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 7:57 am. NEW HAVEN - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 51 and 53 (2.6 miles) in effect until Thursday, October 28 at 6:00 am. The right lane is closed. Reported Saturday, October 23 at 8:40 am. FAIRFIELD - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 19 and 21 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:24 am. WESTBROOK - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 64 and 65 (2.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:30 am. NEW LONDON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 83 and 85 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:34 am. GUILFORD - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 57 and 56 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:45 am. WEST HAVEN - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 41 and 43 (1.6 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:46 am. NORWALK - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 5 (13.4 miles). Reported Monday, October 25 at 6:55 am. TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Northbound between Exits 9 and route 111 in effect today until 5:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 5:06 am. TORRINGTON - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 44 and 45 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 4:42 pm. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 8:42 am. BRIDGEPORT - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 2 and 5 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 8:49 am. WATERBURY - Road Work on RT8 Southbound between Exits 36 and 30 (3.4 miles) in effect today until 3:20 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:20 am. CROMWELL - Road Work on RT9 Northbound between Exits 19 and 20S (2.0 miles) in effect today until 4:34 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:34 am. ESSEX - Road Work on RT9 Northbound between Exits 4 and 6 (3.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, October 25 at 9:41 am.