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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


DPH Marks Two-Years Since First COVID-19 Case, Praises Delawareans’ Resilience

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 11, 2022) – It was two years ago today that Delaware announced its first COVID-19 case. Since then, the state has reported 258,024 positive cases, 2,753 deaths, and at its peak in January 2022, 759 hospitalizations. The Division of Public Health (DPH) recognizes the great losses suffered by Delawareans of friends, family members and […]




DPH Launches Text Alert Messaging To COVID-19 Positive Persons

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 11, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Contact Tracing Team has launched a pre-call SMS/text messaging initiative to individuals who test positive for COVID-19. It involves sending a text message to COVID-positive individuals and providing initial isolation guidance and recommendations through a secure web platform before they receive a call from […]




COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Decline; Guidance For Those Who Want To Wear Masks Included

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 4, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 4, 2022) – With new positive cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline in Delaware, mask mandates for schools and state buildings were lifted earlier this week across the state, consistent with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC guidance is based on county or community levels of spread and the level […]




El Programa de Pandemia-EBT de Delaware Regresa para el Año Escolar 2021-2022

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Familias Elegibles Serán Reembolsadas por el Costo de Comidas Que Habrían Sido Disponibles en Escuelas NEW CASTLE (Marzo 2, 2022) – Los hogares de Delaware con niños afectados por el cierre de escuelas o la reducción en tiempo presencial o en asistencia a causa de la COVID-19 recibirán beneficios de asistencia alimentaria de emergencia bajo […]




DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to Host Free Monthly Naloxone Training Sessions Statewide

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

NEW CASTLE (March 3, 2022) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is hosting free monthly Naloxone Access Training for all members of the community. All trainings can be found here: http://delaware-dsamh.eventbrite.com Naloxone, known commonly by the brand-name Narcan, is a medication that is effective […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DPH Marks Two-Years Since First COVID-19 Case, Praises Delawareans’ Resilience

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 11, 2022) – It was two years ago today that Delaware announced its first COVID-19 case. Since then, the state has reported 258,024 positive cases, 2,753 deaths, and at its peak in January 2022, 759 hospitalizations. The Division of Public Health (DPH) recognizes the great losses suffered by Delawareans of friends, family members and […]




DPH Launches Text Alert Messaging To COVID-19 Positive Persons

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 11, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Contact Tracing Team has launched a pre-call SMS/text messaging initiative to individuals who test positive for COVID-19. It involves sending a text message to COVID-positive individuals and providing initial isolation guidance and recommendations through a secure web platform before they receive a call from […]




COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Decline; Guidance For Those Who Want To Wear Masks Included

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 4, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 4, 2022) – With new positive cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline in Delaware, mask mandates for schools and state buildings were lifted earlier this week across the state, consistent with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC guidance is based on county or community levels of spread and the level […]




El Programa de Pandemia-EBT de Delaware Regresa para el Año Escolar 2021-2022

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Familias Elegibles Serán Reembolsadas por el Costo de Comidas Que Habrían Sido Disponibles en Escuelas NEW CASTLE (Marzo 2, 2022) – Los hogares de Delaware con niños afectados por el cierre de escuelas o la reducción en tiempo presencial o en asistencia a causa de la COVID-19 recibirán beneficios de asistencia alimentaria de emergencia bajo […]




DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to Host Free Monthly Naloxone Training Sessions Statewide

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

NEW CASTLE (March 3, 2022) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is hosting free monthly Naloxone Access Training for all members of the community. All trainings can be found here: http://delaware-dsamh.eventbrite.com Naloxone, known commonly by the brand-name Narcan, is a medication that is effective […]