Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Worcester County opens new coronavirus call center
The Worcester County Health Department opened a call center on Thursday to field questions and concerns over the Coronavirus. The call center will operate during health department business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Callers can access the line by dialing 410-632-1100 and selecting option #8. Coronarivus, officially referred to as…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Cancels Salisbury Marathon & RunSBY Festival and Other Activities
The City of Salisbury announces the following temporary actions aimed at minimizing the impact of COVID-19 in our community. The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is now at a Level 2 Activation (Watch). This level of activation indicates that an event may occur and City department heads and critical staff are monitoring and reporting…
Read MoreUPDATED: Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Maryland
UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 6pm – Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said…
Read MoreGov Carney Declares State of Emergency in Delaware to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus – Effective 8am Friday, March 13
Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Division of Public Health to mobilize state agency resources to assist with Delaware’s response to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: 3 more cases of coronavirus in Delaware
UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 5pm – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive…
Read MoreState health officials announce first case of coronavirus in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing confirmation of the state’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The case involves a New Castle County man over the age of 50 who is associated with the University of Delaware community, officials with DPH announced Wednesday. The individual is not severely ill…
Read MoreDPH Advises Older Delawareans to Avoid Crowds to Reduce Risk from Coronavirus
Delaware Public health officials advise older Delawareans and people with severe chronic health conditions to follow guidelines issued by the CDC and to avoid crowds as much as possible to reduce the risk of contracting coronavirus. Early data shows older people are twice as likely to suffer a serious illness from coronavirus or COVID-19. Currently…
Read MoreUPDATED: Coronavirus UPDATE – VA Marine & CPAC Attendee in MD Test Positive
UPDATED 3/8/20 8:30am: A Wilmington couple are among the passenger of the cruise ship that’s off the coast of San Francisco, California where 21 people – 19 crew and 2 guests – have tested positive with coronavirus. NBC 10 in Philadelphia reports the couple – Frank and Gail Sanderson – have been restricted to their…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan issues State of Emergency as 3 test positive for coronavirus in Maryland
Three people have tested postitive for coronavirus in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at a press conference Thursday evening and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan introduces emergency bill to fight coronavirus in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s coronavirus response. he governor also announced that the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is raising its activation level to Enhanced in order to mobilize additional resources across state government. “We are submitting emergency…
Read MoreDelaware DOJ warns residents of coronavirus-related scams
In light of ongoing developments related to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impact on financial markets, the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer and Investor Protection Units are reminding consumers and investors in Delaware to beware of con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty. “Con artists see opportunity in people’s anxieties,” said…
Read MoreState health officials prepare for coronavirus to hit Delaware
State health officials are continuing to monitor the coronavirus and prepare for the possibility that it could hit Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is continuing to monitor 14 asymptomatic travelers (travelers who are not sick with fever/cough/shortness of breath) arriving in the U.S. from mainland China and other countries where the virus…
Read MoreUD Cancels Spring Study Abroad in Rome
The University of Delaware is following several other schools and canceling its spring study abroad program at John Cabot University in Rome.  The 22 UD students enrolled there are being advised to book flights to return to the US ASAP. The decision came down last Friday after the travel advisory for Italy was raised to…
Read MoreFlu Widespread in DE – but NO Coronavirus Reported
Delaware Public Health officials report no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in the First State and there are no people currently under investigation for the illness. However three people who were previously investigated tested negative. Officials say the immediate health risk to Delawareans from the coronavirus is low.  There are 13 residents who have…
Read More2nd University of Delaware student cleared of potential coronavirus
The second of two University of Delaware (UD) students that was screened for coronavirus has been cleared after test results came back negative for the disease. Earlier this week, UD officials announced that two students were undergoing testing for potential cases of the coronavirus, now officially referred to as COVID-19, a severe disease that’s killed…
Read MoreUD student cleared of possible coronavirus, another awaiting test results
One of two University of Delaware (UD) students being screened for coronavirus has been cleared and tested negative for the disease. Earlier this week, UD officials announced that two students were undergoing testing for potential cases of the coronavirus, now officially referred to as COVID-19, a severe disease that’s killed over 1,300 people in China…
Read MoreTwo UD students undergoing testing for coronavirus
The University of Delaware has been notified by the Delaware Division of Public Health that two students are being screened by health officials for possible cases of coronavirus. The risk to the UD community remains low, according to officials with the University of Delaware. The students, who live off campus, are currently in isolation at…
Read MoreDelaware Health Officials Continue to Monitor for Cases of Coronavirus
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on its efforts to monitor for potential cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). DPH continues to coordinate closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health care providers to identify potential cases, and has updated its guidance for risk assessment and monitoring…
Read MoreDelaware resident tests negative for coronavirus
The test results have come back negative for the person who was being tested for coronavirus in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) provided an update on Sunday where they confirmed that the results from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) came back negative for the virus. “We continue to learn more about…
Read MoreMarylander being tested for coronavirus
A Maryland resident is currently being tested for coronavirus. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is reporting that a Maryland resident met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria for testing of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The person is currently in good condition and is being monitored while awaiting test results, to…
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