Posts Tagged ‘flu’
Bayhealth Implements Visitor and Patient Masking Requirements
Flu Now in All Delaware Counties & 1st Pediatric Case
There is now flu in all three Delaware counties. Public Health announced two new lab-confirmed cases of flu – one in an unvaccinated child under 5 in New Castle and…
Read MoreDE 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 to ensure the most at-risk persons are vaccinated against the…
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 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 early April. DPH…
Read MoreWeekly COVID-19 Update: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Upward
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 Thursday, Jan 13, 2021.…
Read MoreDPH Confirms Season’s 1st Flu Cases
Flu Shots Become Available In Del.
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…
Read MoreDel. Reports 1st Known Flu-Related Death Of Current Season
Delaware’s first confirmed influenza-related death of the current flu season has been reported by state health officials – a 56–year-old Kent County man. Delaware Public Health said Wednesday that the…
Read MoreInfluenza Has Arrived In Delaware
Delaware’s first known case of influenza for the current season is also the first pediatric case of the season. Public Health officials said Thursday that labs have confirmed that a…
Read MoreGov. Carney’s Weekly Coronavirus Update Add the Flu to the Mix
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers remain high in new positive cases and especially in the 7-day average for percent positive cases – which is currently at 7.2%. Much of the new activity…
Read MoreFlu Widespread in DE – but NO Coronavirus Reported
DE Flu Deaths Now Total 4
Delaware Public Health officials report two more flu deaths in the First State – bringing the total number to four this season. Both deaths were in New Castle County –…
Read MoreState health officials confirm first flu case this season in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced the state’s first confirmed flu case for the 2019-2020 flu season. The case marks Delaware’s first pediatric case of the season,…
Read MoreDelaware Flu Activity Remains High Late in the Season
The Delaware Department of Health Services is reporting continual elevated reported cases of influenza A (H3N2) viruses. This is despite the fact that the 2018-2019 flu season should be coming…
Read MoreAnother Flu Death in Delaware – in Sussex County
The number of lab-confirmed flu cases in Delaware is currently lower than this time last year, however the number of flu-related deaths continues to increase this flu season – with…
Read MoreReported Flu Deaths in Delaware Continue to Rise
The Delaware State Health Department has reported additional cases of the flu that have turned deadly, with reported deaths now at 11 people. That surpasses last year’s total of 10…
Read MoreThree More Flu Deaths in DE – DPH Officials Urge Flu Vaccine for those Needing It
Flu Death Toll Rises in Delaware
Public health officials are reporting continued effects from the flu in Delaware. The Delaware State Health Department says three additional deaths have been contributed to the flu in the last…
Read MoreSussex County 5 Year Old – 1st Pediatric Flu Case in DE – 6th Overall
A 5 year old from Sussex County is the first lab-confirmed case of pediatric flu in Delaware’s new flu season. This is the 6th overall case of the flu this…
Read MoreFlu on the Rampage in DE, 6 More Deaths
Delaware Public Health officials say the number of lab-confirmed cases of the flu in Delaware has surged – with 995 cases recorded between January 28 and February 3 – with…
Read MoreMaryland has First Pediatric Flu-related Death
In Maryland, the first flu-related pediatric death has been recorded. Public Health officials have detected a marked increase in Flu activity since December and are warning the public to take…
Read MoreFlu Cases Skyrocketing in DE, 2nd Sussex County Person Dies
Public Health officials in Delaware report the number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases is skyrocketing. Between January 21st and 27th there were 650 confirmed cases – and also a 4th death…
Read MoreFlu Continues its Attack on Delaware
The flu continues to hit Delaware hard – and will likely continue to do so for several more weeks. Through January 20th there have been over 1289 lab confirmed cases…
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