Watch a press briefing on Delaware’s COVID-19 response from Friday May 1 at 1:45 pm with Governor John Carney, Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director, Delaware Division of Public Health, and A.J. Schall, Director, Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight 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,152 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. Of those who have died, 78 were females and 74 were males. A total of 68 individuals were from New Castle County, 26 were from Kent County, and 58 were from Sussex County. Ninety-six of the deaths involved residents from long-term care facilities. DPH learned that one previously reported death was a resident of a long-term care facility, therefore that individual is now included in the 96 total fatalities related to long-term care.

DPH will provide demographic information for COVID-19-related deaths in aggregate only, and will no longer provide demographics of each individual person who died.

The most recent deaths announced today ranged in age from 65 to 95. Seven were female and one was a male. Three were New Castle County residents, one was a Kent County resident, and four were Sussex County residents. Six of the most recent deaths involved individuals with underlying health conditions. Seven individuals were residents of long-term care facilities.

To protect personal health information, DPH will not confirm specific information about any individual case, even if other persons or entities disclose it independently.

Governor Carney’s thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requires Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and on public transportation, Governor Carney’s order recommends but does not require children aged 12 or younger to wear a face covering. Any child age 2 or younger MUST NOT wear a face covering, due to the risk of suffocation.

The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics* cumulatively since March 11, provided as of 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, include:
• 4,734 total laboratory-confirmed cases
• New Castle County cases: 1,734
• Kent County cases: 759
• Sussex County cases: 2,216
• Unknown County: 25
• Females: 2,542; Males: 2,163; Unknown: 29
• Age range: 0 to 103
• Currently hospitalized: 296; Critically ill: 65 (This data represents individuals currently hospitalized in a Delaware hospital regardless of residence, and is not cumulative.)
• Delawareans recovered: 1,275
• 17,086 negative cases**
*Data are provisional and subject to change.
**Data on negative cases are preliminary, based on negative results reported to DPH by state and commercial laboratories performing analysis.

Additional demographic data on COVID-19 cases and deaths, including race/ethnicity, more age-specific data and rates information by ZIP code, can be found on the Division of Public Health’s My Healthy Community data portal. The data on My Healthy Community will supplement, not replace, the daily case data displayed on de.gov/coronavirus.

Delaware is considering patients fully recovered seven days after the resolution of their symptoms. Three days after symptoms resolve, patients are no longer required to self-isolate at home; however, they must continue to practice strict social distancing for the remaining four days before returning to their normal daily routine.

If you are sick with any of the following symptoms, stay home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle fatigue, chills, shaking with chills, loss of smell or taste. Other symptoms such as headache or digestive symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or lack of appetite) have been identified as potential symptoms related to COVID-19 and may prompt further screening, action or investigation. If you are sick and need essential supplies, ask someone else to go to the grocery store or the pharmacy to get what you need.

If you think you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have symptoms of illness, make sure to distance yourself from others, particularly vulnerable populations. Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions – including serious heart conditions, chronic lung conditions, including moderate to severe asthma, severe obesity and those who are immunocompromised, including through cancer treatment – might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Statewide testing at standing health facility testing sites require a physician’s order or prescription to be tested (*Bayhealth patients will be pre-screened via phone without needing to see a provider first). These are not walk-in testing sites. Those without a primary care provider can call the DPH Call Center Line at 1-866-408-1899. In New Castle County, individuals can call ChristianaCare at 1-302-733-1000 and Sussex County residents who do not have a provider can call the Beebe COVID-19 Screening Line at 302-645-3200. Individuals awaiting test results, should wait to hear back from their medical provider. The DPH Call Center does not have test results.

Additionally, expanded community testing is occurring in Sussex County. These sites do not require a physician’s order. These community testing sites are for community members and employees along the Route 113 corridor in Sussex County, including areas as far west as Seaford/Laurel with a focus on employees of essential businesses, at-risk populations and their families, those exposed to someone with COVID-19, or someone caring for a sick family member with COVID-19. The hours of operation for these sites may be limited by the number of supplies available for the specific event.

Anyone with a question about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service needs, should call Delaware 2-1-1; or 7-1-1 for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

In addition, the Division of Public Health asks any Delaware health care, long-term care, residential, or other high-risk facility with questions or concerns to email: DPH_PAC@delaware.gov or call the DPH Call Center at 1-866-408-1899 and press ext. 2.

Questions can also be submitted by email at DPHCall@delaware.gov.

DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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Modifikasyon an bay plis pwoteksyon pou lokatènan Delaware

WILMINGTON, Del. – Gouvènè John Carney te pibliye nan Jedi a katòzyèm modifikasyon sou deklarasyon ijans li a, bay plispwoteksyon pou lokatè nan Delaware pandan pandemi COVID-19 la, epi pwolonje dat limit aplikasyon pou pwogram kredi sou TaksPwopriyete nan Lekòl Segondè ki nan Delaware jiska 1ye jen. 

Klike la  pou li tèks okonplè Gouvènè Carney a soukatòzyèm modifikasyon an.

Gouvènè a te di “Nou toujou ap fè fas ak yon sitiyasyon ki gravanpil ak COVID-19 nan Delaware, espesyalman nan zòn kote ki choak maladi a sou koridò wout 113 nan Sussex. Ou ta dwe rete lakayou, Delawareans, sòf si ou oblije soti al deyò pou travay esansyèloswa atik esansyèl. Mete yon twal pou kouvri figi w lè w nan anviwònman piblik yo. Lave men w yo ak dezenfekte sifas yo souvan. Kontinye pran menas sa a oserye epi rete enfòme sou li nan de.gov/coronavirus. N ap simonte sa yo pandan n ap travay ansanm.”

Deklarasyon an Ijans Gouvènè Carney a enplike: pakèt fòs ak efènan lwa a. Nan Delaware lòd pou rete–lakay-ou, ak karantènobligatwa pou vwayajè ki soti aletranje yo, rete an plas. Vyolasyon sou deklarasyon ijans lan, oswa youn nan modifikasyon li yo, konstitye yon ofans kriminèl. 

Delawareans ki gen kesyon sou COVID-19 yo, gen rapò ak bezwen medikal oswa sosyal, ta dwe rele 2-1-1; oswa 7-1-1 pou moun ki soud oswa ki mal pou tande. Orè operasyon yo se 8 a.m. a 9 p.m. Apati Lendi a Vandredi; ant 9 a.m. ak 5 p.m. pandan wikenn nan. Ou ka soumèt kesyon yo tou pa imèl nan DPHCall@delaware.gov.

Divizyon Sante Piblik nan Delaware ap kontinye mete piblik la ajoupandan plis enfòmasyon ap vin disponib. Pou dènye enfòmasyon sou repons Delaware a, vizite: de.gov/coronavirus.       

 
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La modificación prevé protecciones adicionales para los arrendatarios de Delaware

WILMINGTON, Del. – El gobernador John Carney emitió el jueves la decimocuarta modificación a su declaración de Estado de Emergencia, la cual prevé protecciones adicionales para los arrendatarios de Delaware durante la pandemia de COVID-19, y extiende hasta el 1.° de junio la fecha límite para las solicitudes al programa de crédito a personas mayores para el impuesto a la propiedad destinado a escuelas de Delaware (Delaware’s Senior School Property Tax Credit Program).

Haga clic aquí para leer el texto completo de la decimocuarta modificación del gobernador Carney.

“Todavía enfrentamos una situación muy grave con el COVID-19 en Delaware, especialmente en ciertos focos de infección a lo largo del corredor de la Ruta 113 en el condado de Sussex”, explicó el gobernador Carney. “Los residentes de Delaware deben quedarse en sus hogares a menos que su salida sea necesaria para trabajar en una actividad esencial u obtener artículos esenciales. Use una mascarilla de tela en espacios públicos. Lávese las manos y desinfecte las superficies con frecuencia. Siga tomando en serio esta amenaza y manténgase informado en de.gov/coronavirus. Superaremos esto si trabajamos juntos”.

La declaración de Estado de Emergencia del gobernador Carneytiene plena vigencia y fuerza de ley. La orden de quedarse en casa y la cuarentena obligatoria para viajeros de otros estadossiguen vigentes en Delaware. Las violaciones a la declaración de emergencia o cualquiera de sus modificaciones constituyen un delito penal.

Los residentes de Delaware que tengan preguntas sobre el COVID-19, en relación con necesidades de servicios médicos o sociales, deben llamar al 2-1-1 (o 7-1-1 para personas sordas o con problemas de audición). El horario de atención es de 8:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. de lunes a viernes; y de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. los fines de semana. Las preguntas también pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a DPHCall@delaware.gov.

La División de Salud Pública de Delaware continuará informando al público a medida que haya más datos disponibles. Para obtener la información más reciente sobre la respuesta de Delaware, ingrese en:  de.gov/coronavirus.     

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Modification provides additional protections for Delaware renters

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the fourteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, providing additional protections for Delaware renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, and extending the application deadline for Delaware’s Senior School Property Tax Credit Program until June 1. 

Click here to read the full text of Governor Carney’s fourteenth modification.

“We still face a very serious situation with COVID-19 in Delaware, especially in hot spot areas along the Route 113 corridor in Sussex County,” said Governor Carney. “Delawareans should stay home unless you need to go out for essential work or essential items. Wear a cloth face covering in public settings. Wash your hands and disinfect surfaces frequently. Continue to take this threat seriously and stay informed at de.gov/coronavirus. We’ll get through this by working together.”

Governor Carney’s State of Emergency declaration has the full force and effect of law. Delaware’s stay-at-home order, and mandatory quarantine for out-of-state travelers, remain in place. Violations of the emergency declaration, or any of its modifications, constitute a criminal offense. 

Delawareans with questions about COVID-19, related to medical or social service needs, should call 2-1-1; or 7-1-1 for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Questions may also be submitted by email at DPHCall@delaware.gov.

The Delaware Division of Public Health will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, visit: de.gov/coronavirus.       

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