Posts Tagged ‘health’
West Nile Detected In Sentinel Chickens
For the first time this year, West Nile Virus has turned up in sentinel chickens monitored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources. This discovery involved a group at a…
Read MoreCOVID Concerns At UD
Coronavirus cases among students have been on the rise at the University of Delaware. UD is making a few operational changes, including grab-and-go meals only at campus dining halls and…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Variant Found In Md.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new P.1 Variant. The Maryland Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control determined that an adult older…
Read MoreTravel, Test, Quarantine: Md. Announced New Measures To Curb Virus
Maryland is taking additional actions to try to curb the spread of coronavirus during the holiday season, including an emergency travel order. Under the action taken by Governor Larry Hogan…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announced Tax Relief, Other Initiatives
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday announced a small business tax relief program, forgiveness of small business loans, support for low-income housing and rental programs and other initiatives to help struggling…
Read MoreGeorgetown Sets Hours, Guidelines For Halloween
Whether to trick-or-treat, and whether to donate candy, is up to the citizens of Georgetown. Due to COVID-19 considerations, the Town is asking that residents who are interested in offering…
Read MoreBrutal Heat Bears Down On Delmarva
The best way to beat the heat: stay out of it. The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center passes along guidance from the CDC that staying in air conditioning is one…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open To Reduce Spectator Capacity At Weigh-Ins
The White Marlin Open has announced several safety protocols for the upcoming tournament in Ocean City. Organizers have been working with the Worceter County Health Department to develop protocols and…
Read MoreSussex Tech health students put focus on rare disease, raising funds for research
Two Sussex Technical High School students planning careers in medicine are setting their sights on combating the rare disease known as moyamoya, which can trigger strokes, seizures, and other medical…
Read MoreFlu 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…
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