CT officials: Beware of invasive species in aquarium moss balls
Tara O’Neill
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Connecticut officials are advising residents to be vigilant after highly invasive zebra mussels were found in aquatic moss balls in 25 states.Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media file photo
State officials are warning residents to destroy any aquarium moss balls after it was discovered this week that they might contain the highly invasive zebra mussel.
On March 1, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey learned that zebra mussels were found attached and inside moss balls sold as aquarium plants. While the mussels in the product are invasive, the moss ball is not.
Bridgeport Hospital to distribute food
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The Bridgeport Hospital monthly community food distribution will take place 5:30 p.m. March 16, 2021 in the lot behind 200 Mill Hill Ave.Contributed by Bridgeport Hospital
BRIDGEPORT The Bridgeport Hospital monthly community food distribution will take place 5:30 p.m. March 16 in the lot behind 200 Mill Hill Ave.
One prepacked bag of food per household will be provided while supplies last. Each bag will contain a dozen eggs, a half gallon of milk, a variety of fresh vegetables and a loaf of freshly baked bread.
The event is held in partnership with Wade’s Dairy, FreshPoint CT and Cielito Lindo Bakery in Bridgeport. Masks and social distancing are required.
Officials confident in COVID vaccine as CT reports first UK variant death
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Medical personnel of DOCS Urgent Care Stamford administer a COVID-19 nasal swab tests to residents of Stamford s Westside at a walk up testing site for the Coronavirus at AME Bethel Church in Stamford, Connecticut on May 2, 2020.Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
While Connecticut has reported its first death associated with the highly contagious UK variant of the coronavirus, officials remain confident the vaccine will offer ample protection.
A state Department of Public health official said Tuesday the person was between the ages of 30 and 40, but could not disclose any other information, including where the person lived or if they had traveled before becoming ill. The official said the person was among 81 confirmed Connecticut cases associated with what is known as the B.1.1.7 variant of the virus.