Posts Tagged ‘dph’
First 3 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Found in DE
Delaware has it’s first 3 cases of West Nile Virus in humans – all are in New Castle County. Delaware Public Health officials say all three cases are in men aged 50 and older. They were all hospitalized due to infection from the mosquito-borne illness and it’s believed that all three contracted the illness locally…
Read MoreOver 4600 Pounds of Medications Turned in During Drug Take Back Day in April
Delaware Public Health held a prescription drug take back day at the end of April. About 4629 pounds of medications were collected from 22 Delaware locations – that’s an increase from 4200 pounds last fall. At just 4 locations 119 pounds of sharps were collected. The twice annual prescription drug take back day gives you…
Read MoreDE Monthly Overdose Deaths Continue to Rise
Delaware Public Health officials are seeing an increase in suspected overdose deaths in Delaware since last November. Officials say suspected accidental overdose data is reported by the Division of Forensic Science and is considered preliminary until all data is finalized. The increase of suspected overdose deaths since November is 18.4%. Public Health officials say there…
Read MoreCovid-19 Cases Possibly Linked to Leg Hall; DPH Advises Masking & Social Distancing or Virtual Meetings
Delaware Public Health reports that multiple positive cases of COVID-19 could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, Public Health officials are offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning Tuesday Jan. 31, to mask and use social distancing…
Read MoreDPH to Close Covid-19 & Vaccine Call Centers
Due to a low volume of calls – Delaware Public Health will close the Covid-19 call center and the vaccine call center after Tuesday, January 31st. Critical Covid-19 information will still be available on the DPH Coronavirus website or by calling 2-1-1. Additional information from DPH: Delawareans may still access critical COVID-19 information on the…
Read MoreDPH: Post-holiday Surge of Covid-19 Less that 2022
The expected increase in post-holiday Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations has been taking place in the past two weeks – however Delaware Public Health officials say the increase in not as high as the 2022 post-holiday surge. DPH officials urge caution – stay home if you’re sick, test when symptoms appear or if exposed to someone…
Read MoreDNREC, DPH Now Accepting Wastewater, Surface Water and Drinking Water Planning Grant Proposals
Delaware government agencies, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts can now submit proposals to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Division of Public Health to receive matching grants for wastewater, surface water and drinking water project planning. You must send your proposal by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb.…
Read MoreDPH Announces First Flu-related Death in Delaware
Delaware Public Health officials say the state has had its first suspected flu-related death. Officials say a Kent County resident between the ages of 55 and 64 was not reported as being vaccinated against the flu. Public Health officials say the flu started early this year – and has been very active in the First…
Read MoreDPH Launches ‘My Health Community’ Influenza Dashboard
The Delaware Division of Public Health has launched a My Healthy Community Influenza Dashboard. This will share weekly and seasonal data on positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations in the state in an effort to provide an accurate picture of flu activity in Delaware. The number of flu cases in Delaware has increased since the…
Read MoreDPH Community Assessments Underway to Improve Future Health in DE
As part of the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), the Delaware Division of Public Health will conduct a series of community health assessments. These health assessments will help improve understanding of the health concerns and needs of Delaware communities and to improve the future health in Delaware. DPH has partnered with the University of…
Read MoreDPH Releases Annual Cancer Incidence & Mortality Report
Delaware’s cancer death rate continues to decline. The Division of Public Health says that between 2005 and 2019, mortality rates for cancer at all locations throughout the body has decreased an average of 1.7% per year – both in Delaware and the U-S. However Delaware remains 15th highest in the U-S for the the period…
Read MoreDPH to Expand Monkeypox Vaccination Access Again
Delaware Public Health is again expanding opportunities for getting vaccinated against the monkeypox virus. There are 35 reported cases in Delaware – 23 in New Castle County, 3 in Kent County and 9 in Sussex County. Vaccine eligibility is being expanded to include all gay, bisexual and transgender or nonbinary persons having sex with men,…
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 of Delmarva that he was hospitalized with the virus. According to Delaware Public Health, cases of the mosquito-borne illness have also been confirmed in 19 sentinel chickens in…
Read MoreDPH Launches New Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Fentanyl test strips will now be included in Narcan kits that are distributed by Delaware Public Health to the public. This will help to prevent accidental overdoses due to fentanyl consumption, which is now the leading cause in drug overdose deaths in the First State, found in more than 80% of fatal overdoses. According to Division of Forensic Science (DFS) data,…
Read MoreNew Covid-19 Cases Lower But Still a Concern
The number of new cases of Covid-19 has declined since July, but Delaware Public Health officials say the disease is still among us – with higher levels in Kent and Sussex Counties. Case levels in New Castle County are listed as medium. Delawareans are urged to continue safe practices such as masking in crowded indoor…
Read MoreFive Additional Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Found in DE; Beebe Virtual Town Hall Discussion Tonight at 5:30
There are now 11 suspected cases of monkeypox in Delaware. Public Health officials said five more cases – all in men – are pending confirmatory testing by the CDC. Two cases are from a 23 year old and 57 year old from Sussex County and the other three are from New Castle County – and…
Read MoreEEE Found in NCCo Sentinel Chicken
A northern New Castle County sentinel chicken has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE. This is the first positive detection this summer in a sentinel chicken – it was tested on August 9th. There have been 5 positive cases of West Nile Virus in sentinel chickens, however, there have been no positive equine…
Read MoreCDC Raises DE Covid-19 Community Levels to High Statewide
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised Delaware’s COVID-19 community levels to the High category (red) in all three counties on July 28, 2022. As a result, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delawareans to follow the CDC’s key strategies at this level of community spread: Wear a well-fitting mask in indoor…
Read MoreUpdate: 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 of MPX involve a 46-year-old Sussex County man and a 25-year-old Kent County man. The Sussex County man first reported symptoms on Monday and did not report any travel. The Kent County man also…
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 determined that a 41-year-old New Castle County man has tested positive for MPX. Final confirmation will come from the Centers for Disease Control.DPH said the man did not report any travel or any exposure…
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 cocaine.According to Delaware Health and Social Services, 42 people died in May of suspected overdoses, based on findings from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science. That is a…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE: Covid-19 Cases Increasing in DE; Flu Season Still Here
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports an increase in COVID-19 cases since the previous monthly COVID-19 update released on April 22, 2022. While COVID-19 cases are increasing in Delaware, hospitalizations and deaths remain significantly lower when compared to the winter surge. DPH continues to encourage Delawareans to get tested if they exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed…
Read MoreDPH Offers Guidance & Resources to Navigate Infant Formula Supply Shortage
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing guidance to families struggling to find formula due to a shortage caused by a supply chain issues, including avoiding taking certain measures that could be harmful to their infant’s health. DPH sent out a letter from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration’s…
Read MoreTue. Memorial Will Honor Delawareans Who Have Lost Their Lives Due To COVID
A memorial takes place this week for Delawareans whose lives were lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Tuesday’s service will also include the planting of a memorial tree. Also, the Yellow Heart Memorial will allow surviving family members to honor their loved ones.The COVID-19 Remembrance Memorial Service, hosted by Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Public Health…
Read MoreDel. 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 the week of April 18th. Visits with extended family and travel plans could place students into proximity with people who may be positive for coronavirus.Delaware has begun to…
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