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First Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DE Sentinel Chickens
DPH Records 6 Flu Deaths in DE – 2 in Sussex County
Since the 2023-24 flu season began, Delaware Public Health officials report there have been six deaths in the First State. The first death was in December. All have been over…
Read MoreFirst 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…
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…
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…
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,…
Read MoreDPH to Close Covid-19 & Vaccine Call Centers
DPH: 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreDPH Launches ‘My Health Community’ Influenza Dashboard
DPH 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…
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…
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…
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…
Read MoreDPH Launches New Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
New 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports State’s First Case of Monkeypox
Del. 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…
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…
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…
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