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DPH Provides Update on Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to participate in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 38 states, including Delaware, have reported cases of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette products (e.g., devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges).




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DPH Announces Delaware’s First Death Associated with Multi-State Outbreak of Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses

Currently in Delaware, there are 11 cases of vaping-related lung injury that meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition as either probable or confirmed. Additionally, DPH announced today that one of the cases associated with this outbreak involves an individual who died.




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DHSS Now Collecting Donated Items to Benefit Stockings for Soldiers

The State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) are partnering with Stockings for Soldiers on a public donation campaign to collect items during October and November to send to members of the military serving overseas during the holidays.



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DPH Presents 2019 State Health Improvement Plan Progress Report and Launches Updated Website

The Division of Public Health (DPH), along with state and community partners, hosted its annual stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, to discuss the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and present the 2019 annual SHIP report.



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  • State Health Improvement Plan
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Child Support Division Needs Updated Mailing Addresses

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 13, 2019) – In early 2020, the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) will be teaming up with U.S. Bank to issue a new prepaid debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, for child support recipients to receive their payments electronically. The ReliaCard will replace the current First State Family Card. In […]



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  • child
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DPH Confirms Salmonella Cases Linked to Multi-State Outbreak Related to Recalled Cut Fruit

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that it has confirmed 26 cases of Salmonella in school-aged children in New Castle County that are associated with a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to recalled cut fruit.




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DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • 2019-2020 flu season
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  • Delaware Division of Public Health
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DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




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Child Support Needs Updated Mailing Addresses to Ensure Transition for Recipients to New Debit Card

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 27, 2020) – Across Delaware, about 18,000 child support recipients receive their child support payments electronically loaded to a prepaid debit card. In January 2019, the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) teamed up with U.S. Bank to issue a new prepaid debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, for child support […]



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WhatsApp partners with reputed fact-checking firm to curb fake COVID-19 news and misinformation




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Motorola Razr 2019 listed on Flipkart, will be available from May 8




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Biden Welcome Center to Reopen Limited Services

Newark --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind.

Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. , the Biden Welcome Center on I-95 in Newark will reopen to the public in a limited capacity. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Bridge Pier Reconstruction Will Require Lane Closures on I-95 SB

Newport --

As part of the Route 141 Improvements, I-95 Interchange to Jay Drive project, DelDOT announces to motorists that I-95 southbound at Route 141 interchange will have around the clock lane closures for the reconstruction of the bridge pier.

The lane closures will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2020 until Noon on Friday, April 17, 2020, pending weather.

Variable message boards will be posted to notify motorists of the upcoming lane closures. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Replacement of Culvert Will Require Paper Mill Road to be Closed

Newark --

Location: Bridge over Middle Run Tributary on Paper Mill Road from Possum Park Road to Fox Den Road, Newark.

Dates and Times: 9:00 a.m. on April 9, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2020, pending weather.

In order to place the box culvert across the roadway, Paper Mill Road will be closed to motorists. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Paving Will Require the Closure of Hillyard and Brenford Roads Intersection

Smyrna --

Location: Hillyard Road and Brenford Road intersection, Smyrna.

Dates and Times: 7:00 a.m. on April 27, 2020 until 3:30 p.m. on May 1, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the intersection at Hillyard and Brenford Roads will be closed for paving. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Butler Avenue for Railroad Crossing Maintenance

Lincoln --

DelDOT announces to motorists that Delmarva Central Railroad will be resurfacing and performing general maintenance of their railroad crossing at Butler Avenue between North Old State Road and Front Street.

The closure will begin at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Detour Routes:

Eastbound: Butler Avenue onto North Old State Road to Johnson Road to Front Street and return to Butler Avenue. [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 - UPDATED: Bridge Deck Repairs Will Require the Closure of Milford's US 113 Northbound Overpass

Milford --

The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) contractor Eastern Highway Specialists will be closing the US 113 Northbound Overpass in Milford between Frontage Road and Route 1 northbound to repair the bridge deck.

The closure will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020. The overpass will reopen by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Weekend Closure of Carr Road for Reconstruction

Wilmington --

Location: Carr Road, East of Marsh Road to the I-95 North Entrance Ramp, Wilmington.

Dates and Times: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020 until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: As part of the next phase of work on the I-95/Marsh Road interchange project, DelDOT announces to motorist that Carr Road will be closed to complete drainage work and concrete patching for the on-going phase of construction. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: 2nd Street On Ramp to I-95 SB Closure to Begin on May 11, 2020

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the first project related to the I-95 corridor rehabilitation project began on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

This project will remove the existing I-95 southbound on-ramps and existing bridge structures for the 2nd Street and Jackson Street ramps and build a new ramp configuration for access to I-95 southbound.

Additional left turn lanes will also be added on Lancaster Avenue to Adams Street and 2nd Street to the new reconfigured on-ramp. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Route 71/Red Lion Road for Sewer Installation

Bear --

Location: Route 71/Red Lion Road between Route 72/Wrangle Hill Road and Willow Oak Boulevard, Bear.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day, starting on Monday, May 18, 2020 until Friday, May 22, 2020, pending weather.

In the event of inclement weather, the contractor may also use Saturday, May 23, 2020. [More]




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UPDATED: Daytime Lane Closures on South State Street and Route 10 for Construction of Multi-Use Path

Dover --

Location: Route 10 from Gateway Shopping Center to South State Street, Dover.

Times and Dates: 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. weekdays, pending weather.

May 11, 2020 until mid-October 2020, pending weather. [More]




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Bill presented in Indian Parliament seeking dual citizenship for Indians

A Member of the Indian parliamentarian introduced a Bill seeking allowing the dual citizenship for overseas nationals who are of Indian origin. Under the present laws, Indians must renounce Indian citizenship when they acquire citizenship of a foreign…




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902 Prohibited Unfair Claim Settlement Practices

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: Office of the Commissioner




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1572 Teacher of Students Who Are Gifted or Talented

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Professional Standards Board




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Why Reliance Jio won’t be able to offer discounted services to its users – Explained

Other telcos may face the heat in the long term by the nature of partnership which over time may see their high-end subscribers moving on to Jio's network just by the brand pull of WhatsApp.




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Challenge accepted: Learning data prep in CASL

As a long-time SAS 9 programmer, I typically accomplish my data preparation tasks through some combination of the DATA Step, Proc SQL, Proc Transpose and some housekeeping procs like Proc Contents and Proc Datasets. With the introduction of SAS Viya, SAS released a new scripting language called CASL – a [...]

Challenge accepted: Learning data prep in CASL was published on SAS Users.




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Frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 and SAS customer support

COVID-19 is truly a global health issue affecting everyone and causing concern for you, our customers. As we all continue to navigate the uncertainty of this outbreak, SAS is committed to supporting your business as a valued partner and will ensure continuity of service. We created this guide to address [...]

Frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 and SAS customer support was published on SAS Users.




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Getting Started with Python Integration to SAS® Viya® - Part 1 - Making a Connection

Welcome to the first post for the Getting Started with Python Integration to SAS Viya series! With the popularity of the Python programming language for data analysis and SAS Viya's ability to integrate with Python, I thought, why not create tutorials for users integrating the two? To begin the series [...]

Getting Started with Python Integration to SAS® Viya® - Part 1 - Making a Connection was published on SAS Users.





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DPH Concerned About Increasing Number of Flu Cases As It Announces Additional Flu-Related Deaths

As of February 15, 2020, there have been 5,047 confirmed cases of influenza in Delaware, including 267 hospitalizations. These numbers reflect only the number of lab-confirmed cases; the actual number of cases circulating statewide is likely much higher. By comparison, at the same time in the 2018-2019 season, there were 3,264 flu cases in Delaware, including 537 hospitalizations, and 13 flu-related deaths.



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Two wells near Dover AFB have possible elevated PFOS/PFOA levels

Preliminary results show two wells near the base (AFB) have possible elevated levels of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • clean air
  • clean water
  • Dover Air Force Base
  • health and safety
  • perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
  • perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
  • permitting and regulation
  • U.S. Air Force

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Smyrna man arrested on drug charges

A Smyrna man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop and vehicle search in Dover conducted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Community Affairs
  • arrest
  • charges
  • drugs
  • environmental crimes unit
  • health and saftey
  • permitting and regulation
  • police

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Delaware consumers protected by work of weights and measures inspectors

DOVER, Del. – Every day, Delaware consumers are protected by the work of the Weights and Measures inspectors at the Delaware Department of Agriculture. When consumers purchase products based on a weight or measurement – like a gallon of gas or a pound of lunch meat – the Department’s Weights and Measures section is responsible […]




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Thirty-Seven Talented State Employees and Their Family Members Honored

Division of the Arts announces award-winning artists in its annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Dover, Del. (March 14, 2020) – The talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their artwork exhibited at the ninth annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by the National Arts Program®. Twenty-nine awards were awarded in […]




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Dover man arrested on poaching and criminal charges

DOVER, Del. – A Dover man was arrested March 3 on multiple poaching and criminal charges following an investigation by DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police. On Feb. 15, a Fish & Wildlife officer responded to a complaint near Smyrna regarding a shot fired from a pickup truck toward hunters who were in a field amidst snow goose decoys. The vehicle from which the shot was fired was seen later driving through and making ruts in the field occupied by the goose hunters. Ryan Permelia, 28, was charged with one count each of hunting from a motor vehicle, hunting snow goose without required conservation order season permit, possession of prohibited lead shot while hunting migratory waterfowl, carrying an unlawfully loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, reckless endangering first degree, criminal mischief under $1,000, and criminal trespass third degree. Permelia was arraigned through Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance, pending a future court appearance in the Kent County Court of Common Pleas.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Fish and Wildlife
  • arrest
  • criminal trespass
  • fish & wildlife natural resources police
  • hunting illegally from a motor vehicle
  • persons of interest
  • poaching

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DPH Provides Update on Individuals Being Tested

DOVER (March 13, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, a total of 72 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive for the disease (these results are pending […]




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DPH Announces 2 More Presumptive Positives; Individuals Associated With UD Community

SMYRNA (March 14, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two more presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to six. The two individuals are associated with the University of Delaware community, and are linked to the initial presumptive positive cases. The individuals are […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • Coronavirus
  • coronavirus disease 2019
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The Delaware Department of Labor Expands Unemployment Benefits to Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

In accordance with the Governor’s amended State of Emergency declaration, the Honorable Cerron Cade, Secretary of Labor for the State of Delaware has issued new guidelines to enhance the flexibility of Delaware’s unemployment insurance program to provide cash assistance to many Delaware workers whose employment has been impacted directly by coronavirus [COVID-19] and who would […]




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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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Latest emergency order limits recreation options for out-of-state visitors; allows restricted surf fishing

Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Fish and Wildlife
  • Division of Parks and Recreation
  • Coronavirus
  • health and safety
  • outdoors and recreation
  • permitting and regulation
  • public
  • restrictions
  • state of emergency

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Governor Carney Issues Updated State of Emergency; Bans Short-Term Rentals

Tenth update to emergency order also closes additional businesses to fight COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday issued the tenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, banning all short-term rental units – including vacation home rentals, hotels, motels, and condo rentals – to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Commercial lodging […]



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  • Office of the Governor
  • Coronavirus

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Attorney General Jennings Warns of Scams Related to Stimulus Checks

Attorney General Kathy Jennings warns Delawareans to be wary of scams related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security (CARES) Act. The economic relief package includes direct payments to most Americans, totaling as much as $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for joint filers, depending on income. “During this time of uncertainty—with unemployment surging and […]



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CORRECTED: Public Health Announces 117 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths

CORRECTION: This release includes changes based on new statistical reporting. SMYRNA (April 10, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and “probable” […]



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • Coronavirus

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CORRECTED: COVID-19 Update April 15, 2020: Public Health Announces 88 New Positive Cases, 3 More Deaths

CORRECTION: This release includes changes to correct a reporting error. SMYRNA (April 15, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 46 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]



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  • News
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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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Public Health Announces 7 More Deaths Related to COVID-19, 269 New Positive Cases in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 89 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 32 to 103 years old.



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  • Division of Public Health
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Public Health Announces 108 More Positive Cases, 3 New Deaths Related to COVID-19

SMYRNA (April 23, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 92 Delawareans have passed […]



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Delaware Public Health announces 170 new positive cases, 9 more deaths related to COVID-19

SMYRNA (May 3, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous […]