Posts Tagged ‘testing’
Coronavirus Update: Possible Leveling, but Numbers Still Too High in Delaware
Coronavirus numbers in Delaware remain too high – but Public Health officials have seen a possible leveling off in the number of positive tests and hospitalizations. Testing has seen a…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Expands Testing, Mask Distribution, Nursing Home Protection Measures
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Maryland is taking new action to protect residents and staff at nursing homes and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. The state plans to open five more hospital-based testing…
Read MoreDE Hospitals Implement Crisis Standards of Care in Coronavirus Winter Surge as Omicron Becomes Dominant in First State
Delaware hospitals are stretched to the limit. Hospital capacity is over 700 who are sick with coronavirus – about 40%, as well as people with other illnesses. Hospital officials say…
Read MoreMd., Del. COVID Updates: Gov. Hogan Declares 30-Day State Of Emergency
More Than 2,000 People Now Hospitalized In Md. With COVID-19 Complications
Maryland has now surpassed 2,000 hospitalizations for COVID-19 complications. According to Governor Larry Hogan, a surge operations center that was established earlier this month continues to monitor statewide bed capacity…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Cases Spike In Del. – Weekly Update
Delaware has now detected more than three dozen cases of coronavirus linked to the Omicron variant. Delaware Public Health also reports that new records for daily new cases of COVID-19…
Read MoreVaccination, Testing, Hospital / Nursing Home Staffing Addressed During Md. COVID-19 Update
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Maryland is committing $100-million in new funding to help hospitals and nursing homes boost their staff levels, as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. Governor Larry Hogan also said Tuesday that…
Read MoreUpdate: ‘Boil Water’ Advisory Lifted in Sharptown
*Update* Residents of Sharptown are no longer under a ‘boil water’ advisory. Tests of water samples earlier this week detected the presence of Total coliform bacteria and e-coli bacteria that…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Emergency Order Formally Extended
Governor John Carney Wednesday formally extended Delaware’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order for another 30 days. The extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue with COVID-19…
Read MoreDPH Weekly Coronavirus Update
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. …
Read MoreVax, Booster, Test: Del. COVID-19 Weekly Update
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…
Read MoreVIDEO | Delaware Weekly COVID-19 Update
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Governor John Carney, Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay and Delaware Emergency Management Agency Director A.J. Schall participated in the weekly virtual COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, June 1st. Rattay said…
Read MoreDE Vaccinations Reach 500,000 Doses as Delawareans 16 and Older are Now Eligible to Register for Coronavirus Vaccine
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers are starting to even out again as the 7-day average of total positive test has dropped from 5.7% on Saturday to 5.5% on Monday. While there were…
Read MoreEastern Shore Vaccination Clinic Nears Opening
COVID 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 MoreVIDEO : Del. Coronavirus Weekly Update
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Delaware has just a few areas of concern where local coronavirus case are higher than a state benchmark of 250 per 100,000 people. At the weekly coronavirus update, Delaware Public…
Read MoreDel. Expands COVID Testing In Group Home Settings
Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID-19 will be available at Delaware group homes, day programs and other settings that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The test can produce a…
Read MoreCOVID Testing Available Across Delmarva
Universities, Colleges Receive Guidance About Holiday Break
Governors of several northeastern states are encouraging their colleges and universities to test students for coronavirus before the Thanksgiving break. Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and…
Read MorePop-Up COVID-19 Testing Events Scheduled Through Saturday
Three local pop-up testing events for COVID-19 are scheduled for Monday, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health. The state has set a full schedule of testing events through…
Read MoreDe., NJ, RI To Coordinate COVID-19 Testing
Delaware, New Jersey and Rhode Island will coordinate coronavirus testing efforts of asymptomatic people. The governors of the three states announced Friday that as the pandemic has shown how inter-connected…
Read MoreTesting Event Today Welcomes Attendees Of Bridgeville Concert / Rodeo
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Anyone who visited a large rodeo / concert event at Rancho El on Redden Road near Bridgeville last Sunday is ‘strongly encouraged’ to get a test for COVID-19. The Delaware…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Adjusts COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Worcester County Health Department continues to offer COVID-19 testing on a regular basis. Appointments are strong encouraged. Testing is available at the West Ocean City Park and Ride Wednesdays from…
Read MoreDel. Schools Required To Tell Families About Positive COVID-19 Test Results
Student Testing for Cape Wednesday & Thursday, Face Coverings for Kids, ZOOM Help for Small Business Relief Grant Applicants
Governor John Carney says Delaware’s numbers are getting better, but they still need to be pushed down more. The percent positive 7-day average is currently at 4.4% but needs to…
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