Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Public Health’
DE to Expand Monkeypox Vaccinations; Unveils New Public Health Alert Website
There are now 25 monkeypox cases in Delaware – a low number compared to neighboring states. Public Health officials continue…
Read MoreSussex Co. Man is 1st Person in Del. Diagnosed with West Nile in 2022
A 78-year-old Sussex County man has become the first person in Delaware this year to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus. Public Health officials tell the Talk…
Read More6 More Monkeypox Cases Reported in Del., Including 3 in Sussex Co.
Delaware health officials report six additional cases of monkeypox, three of which involve men from Sussex County.
All of the…
Read MoreDel. Expands Access to Monkeypox Vaccine
Delaware Public Health is expanding the availability of the Monkeypox Vaccine.
The vaccine has been available at public health clinics so…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports 3 More Suspected Monkeypox Cases
Delaware health officials now report six suspected cases of Monkeypox, which are considered probable pending CDC testing.
The most recent three cases involve a 42-year-old Kent County man…
Update: Del. Public Health Identifies Suspected Cases of Monkeypox in Sussex, Kent Counties
Two more people in Delaware have suspected cases of Monkeypox.
According to Delaware Public Health, the second and third known cases…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports State’s First Case of Monkeypox
Delaware Public Health is reporting the state’s first case of the monkeypox virus.
Health officials said Tuesday that test results have…
Read MoreDel. Overdose Deaths Reach Monthly High In May 2022
Delaware health officials are concerned that more lives may be lost at a faster rate due to overdose connected to deadly fentanyl or the increasing use of…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Steps Aside In June
Delaware’s Public Health Director for nearly 14 years plans to step down June 30th.
Dr. Karyl Rattay’s tenure is bracketed by…
Read MoreTue. Memorial Will Honor Delawareans Who Have Lost Their Lives Due To COVID
Sat. Apr. 30th Is Drug Take-Back Day
Overdoses continue to claim lives: Delaware health officials said suspected overdose deaths rose by 15% in 2021.
Expired or unused medications around the house could get into the…
Del. Students Encouraged To Get Tested For COVID-19 This Spring
Delaware Public Health and the Department of Education are encouraging students to be tested for COVID-19 after the upcoming Easter and spring break.
Most schools are off during…
DPH Reports Delaware’s 1st Flu-Related Death Of Current Flu Season
Delaware Public Health is reporting the first confirmed flu-related death of the current influenza season.
A 54-year-old Kent County woman who became infected with Influenza A died in…
Rabies Found In Fox In Frankford
A fox in the Frankford area has tested positive for rabies.
According to the Delaware Division of Public Health, it is not aware of any known contact between…
Gov. Carney Revises, Extends Public Health Emergency Order
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency Order was revised and extended for 30 days Thursday by Governor John Carney.
State law requires that…
Read MoreDPH Launches Text Alert Messaging To COVID-19 Positive Persons
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Contact Tracing Team has launched a pre-call SMS/text messaging initiative to individuals who…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. School Mask Mandate, State of Emergency End At 6:00 p.m. Tue.
Health Survey Goes Out To Selected Del. Households
Delaware Public Health has begun a series of community assessments to get a better understanding of the concerns and needs of Delawareans during the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
Read MoreDE Hospitals Implement Crisis Standards of Care in Coronavirus Winter Surge as Omicron Becomes Dominant in First State
Del. COVID-Related Hospitalizations Climb Close To 500 Statewide
Delaware concludes 2021 with 485 people in hospitals statewide for COVID-19 complications, the highest number yet since the beginning of the pandemic. Also, on Wednesday, a one-day…
Read MoreDel. Adopts CDC Guidance Regarding Quarantine Following A Positive COVID-19 Test
Delaware Public Health said Tuesday that it will implement updated guidance that was issued by the CDC Monday that reduces the recommended time that people should quarantine…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Cases Spike In Del. – Weekly Update
Delaware has now detected more than three dozen cases of coronavirus linked to the Omicron variant.
Delaware Public Health also reports…
Read MoreDel. Introduces Vax QR Code Feature
Delawareans who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 will now have access to a QR code when downloading their record.
This allows…
Read MoreRabid Raccoon Found In Georgetown Area
A raccoon in the Georgetown area has tested positive for rabies. Delaware Public Health said Friday that two dogs may also have been exposed to the virus.
…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del. COVID-19 Cases Rise; Latest Trends
Delaware has been seeing a significant uptick in new positive coronavirus cases since the end of the summer. During a coronavirus update Tuesday, Governor John Carney said…
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