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  Archives:  February 2016

“George Washington Birthday Celebration” at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 22, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Event to feature writings by, and about, the first president, read by historical interpreters and distinguished guests.



Delaware Announces Travel-Related Positive Zika Case;Preventing Mosquito Bites is the Best Protection

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the state’s first Zika case in an adult female. The illness was travel-related and pregnancy is not an issue. Zika is primarily spread by mosquito bite and the individual is not considered infectious. The illness was mild, as expected, and was confirmed by a CDC blood test. To protect privacy, DPH will not be releasing additional details on this individual.

The most common symptoms of Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Symptoms typically begin two to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. It is not yet known how often Zika is transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. In rare cases, it also may be transmitted sexually from male to female.

The most serious threat linked to Zika is serious birth defects. There have been reports of serious birth defects in infants whose mothers contracted the virus while pregnant.



Governor Hosts First Birth to 8 Summit on Early Learning

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

More than 300 national and state education experts, practitioners and policymakers came together to celebrate Delaware’s early learning achievements and Illuminate the vision for a birth to third grade approach at the Governor’s Birth to 8 Summit: First 3,000 Days in the First State.



Governor Signs Resolution Apologizing for Delaware’s Role in Slavery During Commemoration of Black History Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today joined legislators, civil rights and civic leaders, educators, and community members to mark Black History Month and sign a resolution that apologizes for Delaware’s historic role in slavery, acknowledges its painful and lasting legacy, and commits to embracing a future free of racial bias, prejudice, and discrimination.



Six arrested on drug charges in C&D Canal Conservation Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers while on patrol Feb. 8 arrested six Maryland residents for drug possession and other charges after stopping them for illegally operating a motor vehicle and motorcycles in a habitat-sensitive area of the C&D Canal Conservation Area.





  Archives:  February 2016

“George Washington Birthday Celebration” at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 22, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Event to feature writings by, and about, the first president, read by historical interpreters and distinguished guests.



Delaware Announces Travel-Related Positive Zika Case;Preventing Mosquito Bites is the Best Protection

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the state’s first Zika case in an adult female. The illness was travel-related and pregnancy is not an issue. Zika is primarily spread by mosquito bite and the individual is not considered infectious. The illness was mild, as expected, and was confirmed by a CDC blood test. To protect privacy, DPH will not be releasing additional details on this individual.

The most common symptoms of Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Symptoms typically begin two to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. It is not yet known how often Zika is transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. In rare cases, it also may be transmitted sexually from male to female.

The most serious threat linked to Zika is serious birth defects. There have been reports of serious birth defects in infants whose mothers contracted the virus while pregnant.



Governor Hosts First Birth to 8 Summit on Early Learning

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

More than 300 national and state education experts, practitioners and policymakers came together to celebrate Delaware’s early learning achievements and Illuminate the vision for a birth to third grade approach at the Governor’s Birth to 8 Summit: First 3,000 Days in the First State.



Governor Signs Resolution Apologizing for Delaware’s Role in Slavery During Commemoration of Black History Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today joined legislators, civil rights and civic leaders, educators, and community members to mark Black History Month and sign a resolution that apologizes for Delaware’s historic role in slavery, acknowledges its painful and lasting legacy, and commits to embracing a future free of racial bias, prejudice, and discrimination.



Six arrested on drug charges in C&D Canal Conservation Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers while on patrol Feb. 8 arrested six Maryland residents for drug possession and other charges after stopping them for illegally operating a motor vehicle and motorcycles in a habitat-sensitive area of the C&D Canal Conservation Area.