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Delaware announces two more cases of West Nile Virus in horses

The Office of the State Veterinarian announced today Delaware’s fourth and fifth cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) found in horses in 2018. Three previous cases of WNV in horses were reported in 2018, two in August and one in September. Even though we are nearing the end of the mosquito season, the State Veterinarian urges horse owners to contact their veterinarians as soon as possible to have horses and other equines vaccinated against WNV and EEE. Neither disease has a specific drug treatment, and EEE infections in horses are fatal in 70 to 90 percent of cases, and WNV in 30 percent of cases.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Division of Public Health
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  • Eastern equine encephalitis
  • horse
  • mosquito
  • Office of the State Veterinarian
  • West Nile Virus

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27,000 coders vs. the coronavirus

At the end of March, the German government sponsored a hackathon called #WirVsVirus. The aim was to bring Germany’s collective coding expertise to bear on some of the many problems surrounding COVID-19. In total, more than 27,000 coders joined the challenge, working from home, and programming for 48 hours from [...]

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DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces year’s first finding of West Nile virus in wild birds

The DNREC Mosquito Control Section, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health and Department of Agriculture, has announced the first detection this year of West Nile virus in wild birds, indicating the recurrence of this mosquito-borne disease in Delaware.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Fish and Wildlife
  • Division of Public Health
  • common-sense precautions against mosquito bites
  • detection
  • Eastern equine encephalitis
  • health and safety
  • Mosquito control
  • outdoors and recreation
  • public health
  • vaccinating horses advised
  • West Nile Virus

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Sussex County Man Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that a 60-year-old Sussex County man has tested positive for the state’s first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2018. The man was briefly hospitalized for illness in July and after a preliminary positive test result from the DPH Laboratory in Smyrna, the blood sample was sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for confirmatory testing. WNV, a mosquito-borne illness, can become serious, and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




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DPH Announces Second Human Case of West Nile Virus; Urges Delaware Residents to Avoid Mosquito Bites

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the state’s second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2018. WNV, a mosquito-borne illness, can become serious, and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




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DPH Officials Concerned Regarding Increasing Spread of West Nile Virus As They Announce Third Case In a Human

Division of Public Health (DPH) officials are concerned about the increasing number of cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in humans this year. DPH is announcing that WNV is confirmed in a 73-year-old New Castle County man, who has been hospitalized since late August. This is the third case of WNV confirmed in humans in the last month. The first case involved a 60-year-old Sussex County man, and the second a 68-year-old New Castle County man. Additionally, DPH is awaiting results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a fourth potential case of the disease. Last week, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced two cases of WNV in horses.



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • mosquito
  • Mosquito control
  • mosquito-borne diseases
  • West Nile Virus

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Information on 2019 Novel Coronavirus from Division of Public Health

With recent cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) reported in several countries including the U.S., health officials across the nation are increasing monitoring efforts to identify potential cases. The Division of Public Health (DPH) has posted information on its website https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph and we are sharing information about 2019-nCoV and our activities related to the outbreak.



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News

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Delaware Resident Tests Negative for 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update regarding its investigation into a potential case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in a Delaware resident. Test results from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) came back negative for the virus. There is no other person in Delaware under investigation at this time.



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Delaware Monitoring Returning Travelers from China for 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on its efforts to monitor for potential cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). DPH continues to coordinate closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health care providers to identify potential cases, and has updated its guidance for risk assessment and monitoring travelers returning from China.




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Coronavirus Live Updates: देशातील करोनाबाधित रुग्णांची संख्या ५६ हजार ३४२ वर

मुंबई-पुण्यासह महाराष्ट्र, देशविदेश आणि जगातील करोना व्हायरस संबधित सर्व अपडेट्स येथे वाचा....




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Coronavirus : देशभरात चोवीस तासांत 3 हजार 320 नवे रुग्ण, 95 मृत्यू

देशभरातील करोनाबाधितांची रुग्ण संख्या आता 59 हजार 662  वर पोहचली




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Coronavirus: घाबरू नका; कुठल्याही स्थितीस तोंड देण्यास भारत सज्ज – केंद्रीय आरोग्य मंत्री

“विकसित देशांमध्ये आहे तितकी गंभीर परिस्थिती आपल्याकडे निर्माण होणार नाही”




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Coronavirus relief: SEIS sops for services exporters to continue

Through the SEIS, the government offers domestic exporters duty credit scrips at 5-7% of the net foreign exchange earned, depending on the nature of services.




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Coronavirus impact: Infosys to freeze hiring, salary hikes

“We have no regrets in doing so. It will help us come out of the crisis stronger,” Nilanjan Roy, CFO, said on Monday.




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L&T loses Rs 12k crore revenue in Coronavirus lockdown

Urging the top management to rise up to the challenge, Subrahmanyan said that once the lockdown is lifted, everyone’s efforts need to double up to try and bridge the revenue gap.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Total lockdown in Chennai, 4 other Tamil Nadu cities from Sunday

The stricter lockdown measures in select cities are in the wake of increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the state, especially in the urban areas.




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COVID-19 outbreak: Pune’s Serum Institute all set to make under-trial Coronavirus vaccine

Once the clinical trials are over and successful, SII will release its vaccine. If the clinical trials by Oxford are not successful then the loss will be of SII. Some limited clinical trials will be done by SII also.




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Polio vaccine could beat Coronavirus: Dr Robert Gallo, HIV co-discoverer

Dr Gallo and Dr Chumakov briefly talk about research showing non-specific protection from vaccines such as BCG, measles and other live attenuated (weakened) vaccines.




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Use Coronavirus crisis to push reforms: PM Modi tells CMs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said businesses should start operations in a phased manner, after taking precautionary measures.




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India’s only UV lamp makers flooded with orders amid Coronavirus outbreak

Hospitals were not keen earlier and considered using UV lamps in the HVAC systems only because there was a 10-15% savings in the electricity bill and not because it improved air quality and killed microbes, Kulkarni said.




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2 Indians Flown Back From Gulf To Kerala Test Coronavirus Positive

Two Indians, who were among the 363 brought back from Abu Dhabi and Dubai via special Air India flights that landed in Kerala on Thursday, have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the state...




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DPH Announces Third Negative Test Result for Coronavirus

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that the second of two pending test results for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has come back negative.




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Delaware Details Preparations for Potential Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is actively taking steps to prepare for community spread of the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19, as well as providing information to Delawareans about the actions they can take now to make preparations. To date, no one in Delaware has tested positive for COVID-19.




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Division of Public Health: 2 Patients in Kent County Under Investigation for Coronavirus Disease

STANTON (March 2, 2020) – Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Director Dr. Karyl Rattay announced at a press conference today that DPH has two Patients Under Investigation (PUIs) for coronavirus disease in Kent County, who had traveled to a country under a travel alert. Three previous PUIs were tested and all came back negative. […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • Coronavirus

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DPH Announces Negative Test Result for Coronavirus

Joint Information Center Established for Media DOVER (March 5, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that the latest pending test result for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has come back negative. The individual is a Sussex County resident. DPH will not be providing any additional information about the individual. Nine Delawareans […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • Office of the Governor
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus

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Commissioner Navarro Issues Bulletin to Insurers Regarding Coronavirus

Insurers required to cover testing and telemedicine services related to COVID-19 While no active cases of the virus have been confirmed in Delaware to date, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro notified insurers today of their duties related to COVID-19. In a bulletin to insurance companies, the Commissioner reminded Delaware’s health insurers that testing for COVID-19 is […]




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Watch the March 10th Q and A on coronavirus

Watch live at 1:15pm on March 10, 2020 from Delaware Health and Social Services and the Division of Public Health.    



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health

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DPH Announces Additional Presumptive Positive Cases of Coronavirus Disease

DOVER (March 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). All three individuals are under the age of 30 and are associated with the University of Delaware community. The individuals are not severely ill and are currently self-isolated at home. The […]




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March 12 Live Coronavirus Disease Q&A

Join Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Dr. Karyl Ratty, Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health, and Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services  for a live coronavirus disease discussion on hygiene and at-risk populations at 11:45am from the State Health Operations Center You can also watch the live […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • Featured Video
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • at-risk populations
  • hygiene

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Delaware Issues Guidance for Child Care Providers on Coronavirus

SMYRNA (March 14, 2020) – The State of Delaware issued guidance today to assist non-public school child care facilities with their response to the global outbreak of respiratory coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Based on advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Delaware Division of Public Health does not recommend closing non-public school […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Department of Services for Children
  • Youth and their Families
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • child care
  • Coronavirus
  • coronavirus disease 2019

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Public Health Announces Additional Positive Case of Coronavirus in Delaware

DOVER (March 15, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The case involves a New Castle County woman under the age of 30. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is no longer requiring presumptive positive results to go through CDC […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • New Castle County
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • Coronavirus
  • coronavirus disease 2019
  • COVID-19

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Public Health Announces Eighth Positive Case of Coronavirus in Delaware

DOVER (March 15, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the eighth positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The case involves a New Castle County woman over the age of 50. The individual is not severely ill and is currently self-isolated at home. She was exposed to a positive case […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • Coronavirus
  • coronavirus disease 2019

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March 16: Watch Live Q & A on Coronavirus Disease

Governor Carney will host a virtual Q&A session with Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), on Facebook and Livestream to answer questions about the coronavirus. For the latest Delaware updates, visit de.gov/coronavirus Submit questions ahead of this Facebook event by email: townhall@delaware.gov. 




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Public Health Announces Additional Positive Cases of Coronavirus

DOVER (March 17, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) bringing the statewide total to 16. Seven of the eight individuals are New Castle County residents, and one is the first reported case in Sussex County. Four of these individuals are males, […]




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March 18: Watch Live Update on Coronavirus Disease

Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the DE Division of Public Health update on the coronavirus. For the latest Delaware updates, visit de.gov/coronavirus  




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Legislative Session Postponed Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

In response to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced Wednesday that the Delaware General Assembly is postponing legislative session until further notice.




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Public Health Announces First Coronavirus-Related Death of Delaware Resident

SMYRNA (March 26, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is confirming the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related fatality in the State of Delaware. The deceased is a 66-year-old male from Sussex County who passed away while hospitalized out of state. The individual had underlying health conditions and was critically ill. The […]




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DHSS Announces First Long-Term Care Facility Coronavirus-Related Death; More Cases Confirmed in Newark Nursing Home

SMYRNA (March 26, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing the first long-term care facility coronavirus-related death in Delaware and the first outbreak of positive cases in such a facility. The death of an 86-year-old male resident of Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark was reported […]




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DHSS Announces Multiple Coronavirus Cases at a Second Care Facility in Delaware

NEW CASTLE (March 28, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing that a second care facility in Delaware has multiple coronavirus cases. Six residents of a memory care unit of HarborChase of Wilmington have tested positive for COVID-19, including five who are now hospitalized, according to the Division of Public […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • Coronavirus

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DHSS Announces First Coronavirus-Related Death of Resident from 24/7 Facilities

SMYRNA (April 16, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing the first death from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) of a resident at one its 24/7 facilities. A 57-year-old male resident of Governor Bacon Health Center in Delaware City died April 14 at a New Castle County hospital. He was the […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • Coronavirus
  • DHSS Cabinet Secretary
  • Governor Bacon Health Center

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Sussex County: Coronavirus testing sites announced April 29-May 4, 2020

Looking for coronavirus testing locations in Sussex County? See below for dates, times, and locations starting today, April 29 thru May 4, 2020.  Community Testing Site hosted by Beebe Healthcare in the parking lot between JD Shuckers and the Veteran’s Administration off of Rt. 404 in Georgetown: Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Community Testing Site […]




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DHSS Announces Three More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Involving Residents of Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

NEW CASTLE (May 8, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents of Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna. Their deaths bring the total of residents or patients from DHSS’ 24/7 facilities who have died to 10. Two […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • News
  • Coronavirus
  • Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill
  • DHSS Cabinet Secretary
  • long-term care

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Coronavirus Tips: 6 key frequently touched points you must sanitise in your car

Some of you may need to drive your cars for the odd necessary grocery run, or if you are someone who’s profession falls under the umbrella of essential service. Here are some extra tips to keep your commutes sanitised. Wash your hands, but also wash the things you touch with your hands.




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Amid Coronavirus pandemic, Volkswagen starts online car sales: Integrates 137 sales touchpoints across India

All Volkswagen facilities across the network along with the vehicles will be thoroughly sanitized on a regular basis for their safety.




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Automated Coronavirus disinfection for car cabin with this sprinkle system-style spray

This apparatus can be used to sanitize the seats of cars, taxis, ambulances, goods vans, buses, flights, trains, and could even sanitize elevators, etc.




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Ola resumes service in 100+ cities with these new rules amid Coronavirus crisis

As a protocol, all Ola rides will be driven only across the identified safe zones. To ensure that driver-partners adhere to the rule, a mandatory selfie authentication will be required before and after every ride.




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Ferrari restarts production after longest closure ever due to Coronavirus crisis

Operations at the Ferrari factories in Maranello and Modena will resume after the tragic coronavirus lockdown in Italy.




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Jaguar F-Pace SUVs to assist coronavirus emergency response: JLR deploys over 360 vehicles worldwide

A fleet of 15 Jaguar F-Pace has been provided to support the UK’s ‘Help NHS Heroes’ initiative delivering food and essentials to NHS frontline staff, carers and their families.




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Ford dealerships re-open with coronavirus safety guidelines: Book a car in one call

Ford India has asked its dealership personnel to wear protective medical equipment at all times and to also maintain social distancing.




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Five must-do things to get your car ready before Coronavirus lockdown lifts

Preparing your car for post-lockdown: You may be itching to get behind the wheel again and so you shall. But before you set off, for your safety and that of the car, there are some very simple things you must pay attention to.