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Secretary Walker Announces Appointment of New Director to Lead DHSS’ Division of Health Care Quality

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2019) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Walker announced the appointment of Yrene Waldron, former Executive Director of the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association, to lead the Division of Health Care Quality. She will begin her duties Sept. 16. “I am thrilled that Yrene is joining […]




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Disability Mentoring Day Provides Career-Building Experiences for Delaware Students

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 14, 2019) – Nearly two dozen students with disabilities, including clients of the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and the Division for the Visually Impaired, will participate in career-building experiences during the University of Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at various locations in […]



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Six Delaware Community-Based Organizations Receive Mini-Grants to Reduce Infant and Maternal Mortality

To reduce disparate birth outcomes and save the lives of both infants and their mothers, the Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC) awarded mini-grants to six community organizations. The local grant recipients were announced Dec. 10, during the DHMIC’s quarterly meeting in Dover.




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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G launched in India: Specifications, prices and availability




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Pavement & Rehabilitation Project to Begin on Route 1 Northbound/Southbound with Daytime Lane Closures

Smyrna/Odessa --

Locations: Route 1 Northbound between Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange to Exit 136/Odessa

Route 1 Southbound between Exit 136/Odessa and Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange

Times & Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, pending weather.

Thursday, March 26, 2020 until mid-May 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Route 1 northbound/Route 1 southbound between Exit 119 and Exit 136 will have daytime lane closures for the removal of recessed reflectors and concrete repairs. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Nighttime Lane Closures for Pavement and Rehabilitation Project for Route 1 NB/SB

Bear/Christiana --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that their contractor Allan Myers MD Inc. will begin a pavement and rehabilitation project. This project will include an auxiliary lane along Route 1 southbound so that the Route 273 on-ramp would be a continuous lane through US 40 interchange.

In addition, this project will also include the following improvements: widening of the existing shoulder; overlay of the existing pavement; ditches and side slopes to be regraded; milling and paving of Route 1 northbound/southbound between Tybouts Corner and Route 273; existing lighting and overhead sign structures will be relocated; and other miscellaneous improvements. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Right-Turn Lane Closed on Route 141 SB for Utility Relocation

Newport --

Location: Route 141 southbound to Commons Boulevard, Newport.

Dates and Times: 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Traffic Information: DelDOT's contractor will be closing the right-turn lane on Route 141 southbound for gas line relocation. [More]




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DART, Other Regional Transit Agencies Launch #SoundTheHorn Campaign at 3 PM on April 16 / Coalition of Transportation Agencies Join in Solidarity to Honor Transportation Workers Across the Region

Wilmington --

DART, together with Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, SEPTA, and other regional public transit operators today launched a coordinated day of action to simultaneously sound their fleet of bus horns on April 16 to honor heroic transportation workers across the region. As a tribute to #HeroesMovingHeroes on the front lines of this public health crisis, all buses running in service will give two one-second horn blasts at 3 PM in solidarity with partner agencies. Heroic transportation workers continue to provide critical service for healthcare workers, first responders, childcare workers, grocery store employees and other heroes who are performing critically essential work during the Covid-19 pandemic. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Warrington Road for Utility Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Rehoboth --

Location: Warrington Road CLOSED from Route 24/John J. Williams Highway to Old Landing Road, Rehoboth.

Times & Dates: 6:00 a.m. on April 22, 2020 until 7:00 am on April 24, 2020 pending weather. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of the Right Lane on I-95 NB for Pavement & Rehabilitation Project

Christiana/Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) contractor, Diamond Materials will begin preliminary work prior to the paving of I-95 northbound/southbound from Churchmans Road to Christiana River Bridge.

On Monday, May 4, 2020, the right lane will be closed to motorists for approximately two weeks on I-95 northbound between Exit 5A/Route 141 southbound and Exit 5B/Route 141 northbound. This lane closure is necessary to replace a section of curb and guardrail in advance of the upcoming paving project. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of South Little Creek Road for Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Dover --

Location: South Little Creek Road between Horsepond Road and Bayside Drive, Dover.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. on May 11, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that South Little Creek Road will be closed for the removal and replacement of a crossroad pipe for better drainage. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Wilmington Utility Relocation Project to Impact I-95

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the City of Wilmington are collaborating on a water line relocation project beginning Friday, May 8, 2020 and will require travel lane changes on I-95 for the next several weeks. Three drinking water transmission mains servicing City residents and businesses will be relocated from underneath the 10th Street Bridge which spans the interstate to an underground trench that will be dug under I-95.

This work will impact both the northbound and southbound lanes. [More]




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Tracking Covid: City-wise mortality worrying

Part of the explanation can be higher co-morbidity in certain cities and also a shortage of critical equipment like ventilators.




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Highest mortality, low testing: Central team’s note to Bengal as it leaves state

While praising the state on some counts, including increasing daily testing from 400 to 2,410 per day between April 20 and May 2, it also flagged the non-cooperation of the state bureaucracy.




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DNREC now accepting grant proposals for community water quality improvement projects

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals for matching grants for community water quality improvement projects.




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Governor Carney Postpones Government Efficiency Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney announced on Monday that the State of Delaware Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings planned in each county over the coming weeks will be postponed until further notice. The town halls were originally scheduled for March 19, 24, and 30.   Delawareans with questions about COVID-19 or their […]



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Governor Carney Expands Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)

H.E.L.P. to include more industries and additional small businesses WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Thursday announced the expansion of the Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) to provide financial relief for additional industries impacted because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The expansion makes personal care services businesses – such as barber shops, hair salons, nail salons, and beauty shops […]




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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 […]



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Governor Carney Requires Stricter Measures in Long-Term Care Facilities to Fight COVID-19

Updated emergency order seeks to protect residents, workers in nursing facilities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the eleventh modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring stricter guidelines to prevent COVID-19 infections in nursing facilities and other long-term care facilities. Click here for Governor Carney’s eleventh modification to the State of Emergency. Governor Carney’s […]



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  • Office of the Governor
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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 […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • Coronavirus
  • DHSS Cabinet Secretary
  • Governor Bacon Health Center

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DHSS Announces Three More Deaths Involving Residents or Patients at Its 24/7 Facilities

NEW CASTLE (April 19, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents or patients at its 24/7 facilities. A 72-year-old female resident from Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna died April 17 at a Kent County hospital and an […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • Coronavirus

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Top federal and state prosecutors form Delaware COVID-19 anti-fraud coalition

Today, United States Attorney David C. Weiss and Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announced the formation of a new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anti-Fraud Coalition, aimed at better protecting the citizens of Delaware from criminal and civil fraud arising from the pandemic. The Coalition is comprised of local, state and federal agencies, investigators and prosecutors with significant […]




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DHSS Announces Three More Deaths Involving Residents or Patients at Its 24/7 Facilities

NEW CASTLE (May 2, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents or patients at its 24/7 facilities. Two residents of Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna and a patient at Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) have died from […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • Coronavirus

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Range-topping Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elite: BMW 530d-rival gets more power, features

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elite is the range-topping model and gets a new engine, additional features and more.




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Lamborghini to host world’s first augmented reality launch of Huracán EVO RWD Spyder

Augmented Reality is now being put to great use. You can have the new Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder's launch event take place in your living room using Apple’s AR Quick Look.




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Volvo cars to feature military aircraft technology LiDAR and here’s what it’ll do

The next generation of Volvo cars will be able to drive themselves autonomously on well-paved highways by using military-grade LiDAR technology from Luminar.




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Over 600 road accidents, 140 fatalities recorded in India during lockdown: SaveLife Foundation study

140 people died while 600 accidents were recorded on Indian roads amid the nationwide lockdown. Many of them were migrant labourers returning home





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DNREC announces that Croda, Inc. can resume ethylene oxide production at company’s Atlas Point facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Department has granted approval to Croda, Inc. to resume ethylene oxide (EO) production at the company’s Atlas Point facility. Croda received DNREC approval by fulfilling its obligations to improve safety at the facility through actions required by DNREC’s accidental release program. DNREC issued its requirements after investigating the Nov. 25, 2018 accidental release of EO, the volatile chemical substance used in the manufacturing of Croda’s products.



  • Delaware Emergency Management Agency
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  • Division of Air Quality
  • Division of Public Health
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  • Croda accidental release of ethylene oxide
  • Croda Atlas Point facility
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Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People With Disabilities in Dover

  Smyrna – Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster?  Disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere, and first responders may not be able to reach you right away. If you were unable to attend the Community Preparedness Workshop in Georgetown, a second workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Modern […]




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Governor Carney Announces Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday announced the State of Delaware will host Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings in each county as part of an ongoing review of state regulations. Governor Carney and members of his cabinet will host the meetings, and accept public comment on ways to improve state government […]



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DHSS Recommends Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities Temporarily Ban Visitors to Reduce Coronavirus Risk

NEW CASTLE (March 12, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is recommending that all Delaware nursing homes, long-term care facilities and adult day-care centers temporarily end visitation as a way to reduce the risk of residents and clients contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The recommendation follows the Centers for Disease Control and […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
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OnePlus announces OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z India availability details, gets Flipkart on-board for sales

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z price in India is Rs 1,999 and the product will be available in three options, black, blue and oat.




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Your money: Term insurance is not just for death benefits but also for disability

The fundamental benefit of term insurance is the monetary benefit the dependents receive on the death of the insured.




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Hyundai Aura Review: Beating Maruti Dzire a strong probability

Hyundai aims to make the Aura the sub-compact king of sedans in India and dethrone the Maruti Suzuki Dzire with BS6 petrol and diesel engines. But does the Aura have what it takes to beat the Dzire? Watch this video and find out.




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India extends e-visa facility to 36 more countries

India is riding high on the success of e-tourist visa scheme, after receiving an overwhelming response from the travelers in using the e-visa facility; Indian Government announced the extension of this service to 36 more countries. The proposal has been…




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Political Disturbance in Hong Kong Makes Citizens Migrate to Taiwan

Things aren’t great between Hong Kong Beijing, and scared residents are moving to a safer Taiwan, Hong Kong’s neighbor. Hong Kong has been under China’s rule for almost two decades now and is a major financial hub for the Asian country. According…




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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G launched in India: Specifications, prices and availability




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Aarogya Setu IVRS facility launched for those without smartphones; check how to use Coronavirus tracker app

Coronavirus in India: Close to 9 crore users have downloaded the Aarogya Setu mobile application so far, a ministry official said.




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Coronavirus in West Bengal: Social stigma, low testing behind high COVID-19 mortality rate, say experts

The state's TMC government has been drawing consistent criticism from the Centre and opposition parties over the way it has tackled the pandemic, and has been accused of under-reporting data about the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.




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Son of a gun: Spurs striker Son Heung-min signs off with 'top performer' prize after completing military training in South Korea

He's a feared marksman on the football pitch but Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is also a crack shot on the shooting range, being given a top performer award on completing his military training in South Korea.
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Which of Europe's footballing elite could be the biggest WINNERS and LOSERS from the coronavirus chaos?

Football across Europe is edging ever closer to a return from its coronavirus-enforced hiatus, but which teams could benefit most from the break? We look at what the Covid-19 chaos could mean for the European big boys.
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Top German politician wants to ‘urgently’ reopen French border despite Berlin’s reluctance to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions

The head of Germany’s most populous state has called for the reopening of the country’s French border to be fast-tracked. The federal government earlier warned that such actions risk launching a new wave of Covid-19 infections.
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Russia’s mightiest military aircraft buzz over Moscow to mark 75th anniversary of Nazi defeat (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Defying clouds in the sky and Covid-19 on the ground, Russia’s deadliest bombers, nimblest fighter jets and strongest transport aircraft flew over the capital in celebration of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany 75 years ago.
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'I take responsibility': Dana White shoulders the blame for Khabib Nurmagomedov's absence from UFC 249 (VIDEO)

UFC president Dana White says that he was at fault for Khabib Nurmagomedov being unable to compete at UFC 249 after he admitted that the UFC lightweight champion followed his directives which led to him being 'stranded' in Moscow.
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Rock’n’roll legend Little Richard, the man behind the 1950s hit ‘Tutti Frutti’ dies at 87

One of the founding fathers of rock’n’roll, songwriter and singer Little Richard, has died at the grand old age of 87. He inspired generations of musicians with his energy and drive to experiment with new genres.
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Freak V-Day glitch? Facebook engine CENSORS iconic photo with Soviet flag raised over Reichstag (PHOTOS)

Social media feeds are filled with historic shots marking Victory Day, but Facebook seems to have taken issue with one that symbolizes the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, and it keeps deleting a recently-colorized version of it.
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Danish Utility System providing Energy Efficiency Aspects

The government of Denmark is having a negotiation with the industry regarding improvement of energy efficiency. The mutual agreement of 2012 has the ability to cut 12 per cent of energy usage in 2020, as compared to the same calculated in 2006. The agreement…




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How to use Intel INDE Media Pack for Android to add video capturing capability for Unity Apps

  This tutorial explains how to use Intel® INDE Media Pack for Android* to add video capturing capability to Unity applications. Prerequisites: Unity 4.3.0. Capturing works as a fullscreen...