Del., Md. Advance COVID-19 Vax Booster Programs

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Delaware and Maryland providers of COVID-19 vaccines can start providing booster shots for vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson and Johnson, to certain populations that have been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. The Pfizer vaccine received booster authorization last month. Delaware Public Health officials issued this guidance Friday: Based on CDC recommendations for…

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Del. Weekly COVID-19 Update

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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.        Total positive cases since March 11, 2020: 139,380 7-day average of new positive cases: 391.6, a decrease from 445.7 last week 7-day average for the…

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Rabid Skunk Discovered In Greenwood

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Delaware Public Health has determined that a skunk that attacked a feral cat in Greenwood tested positive for rabies.The cat got away but was later discovered dead. DPH officials said Delawareans should be very cautious around unknown wild animals, including feral cats and strays.Wild and stray animals should not be approached, touched or fed. According…

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Sussex Co. Woman Diagnosed With West Nile Virus

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Delaware Public Health has confirmed the year’s second case of West Nile Virus in a person – a 79-year-old Sussex County woman who has tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus. Recently, a Kent County man was found to be the first person in Delaware to get West Nile since 2018. A horse in Kent County…

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Flu Shots Become Available In Del.

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If you want to minimize your chance of getting the flu, or reduce the seriousness if you do get sick, now’s the time to schedule a flu shot, according to Delaware Public Health. It takes about two weeks after a vaccination for the antibodies to develop. DPH operates several clinics at community-based locations where staff…

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Deer In Rehoboth Area Tests Positive For Rabies

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(Delaware Health officials issued the following rabies alert Friday) The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Rehoboth Beach residents who live or spend time in the vicinity of Kings Creek Circle and Road 273 of a positive case of rabies in a white-tailed deer in the area. The deer was showing signs of…

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Biting Fox In Greenwood Tests Positive For Rabies

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A fox in the Greenwood area has tested positive for rabies. According to Delaware Public Health, a fox that bit a person last Friday has tested positive and the person has begun treatment for rabies exposure. Health officials are advising residents in the area of Route 16 between Judy Road and Century Farm Road, and…

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DPH Weekly Coronavirus Update

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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021.     As of Tuesday, August 17, the seven-day average for the percentage of total tests that were positive was 7.9% – an increase from 6.2% as of Tuesday, August 10. There…

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Vax, Booster, Test: Del. COVID-19 Weekly Update

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Delaware Public Health is encouraging people who take part in large gatherings and events that this time of year brings to get tested for Coronavirus, in light of the recent increase in case rates and spread of the Delta variant. Events such as birthday parties, college sendoffs, weddings and other gatherings involving people in close…

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New Coronavirus Tests Rising; Vaccinations Also Rising

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Since Monday, Delaware’s new positive coronavirus tests have increased from 125 to 335 on Wednesday. Thursday saw a bit of a decrease to 281. However the 7-day average of all positive tests has steadily increased from 5.1% last Sunday to 6.2% Thursday. By county on Thursday, New Castle had 132 new positive tests, Kent County…

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Del. Water Quality Projects Could Qualify For Grants

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New water quality projects in Delaware could be eligible for funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The Department of Natural Resources and Delaware Public Health are starting to develop a priority list for 2021. Eligible projects could involve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, land conservation and…

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VIDEO | Sussex COVID Case, Vax Rates Draw Concern

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The Delta variant is driving up COVID-19 case numbers in Delaware, and hospitalizations have been going up recently as well. Governor John Carney and Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay outlined the current situation facing The First State in a virtual presentation Thursday. Rattay said several ZIP Codes in western Sussex County are being…

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Gov Carney, DPH & DEMA Updating Coronavirus Testing and Vaccination Programs

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Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are providing updates to Delaware’s COVID-19 testing program.  COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe disease and death from variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 currently circulating in the United States, including the Delta variant. Infections happen in only a…

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DE Coronavirus Numbers on the Rise

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Delaware Public Health is again posting daily coronavirus information on it’s Facebook page since the numbers have again started to rise in the First State. While the number of new positive cases has been up and down – they are somewhat higher than when Delaware’s State of Emergency ended on July 13th. There were 156…

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DPH Says Delta Variant now Predominant Variant Strain in Delaware

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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The seven-day average…

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How To Dodge Those Ticks:

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As we spend more time outdoors, we are more at risk to be bitten by a tick. Ticks are present, however, all year long. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Delaware Public Health, we need to be extra alert for ticks, which tend to wait on the grass or on plants for…

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Del. Phases Out Wait List For COVID Vax Appointments

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Delaware is no longer operating a wait list for a COVID-19 vaccination, effective at 3:00 p.m. today (Friday). According to Delaware Public Health, the state is entering a new phase with its program as more vaccine becomes available. DPH will now advise Delawareans about the multiple ways to get vaccinated with or without an appointment…

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DE Seniors 65+ Still Needing Covid-19 Shot – Sign Up for Mass Vax Event this Weekend in Dover

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Any individuals 65 and older who live, work or receive their health care in Delaware are invited to sign up to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Seniors who meet this criteria can sign up by going to https://vaccinerequest.delaware.gov/s/schedule. Multiple invitations to individuals remaining on the…

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