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  Archives:  February 2022

Weekly COVID-19 Update – February 25, 2022: COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations And Deaths Continue To Decline

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

DOVER, DE (February 25, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware as of Thursday, Feb 24, 2022. COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations:  Total positive cases since March 11, 2020: 256,337  7-day average of new positive cases: 127, a decrease […]




DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beachnesting Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

 When open to the public, the Point is a great place for viewing birds, dolphins, seals and more.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Tuesday, March 1. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually […]




Downtown Development Districts Program Achieves Record Housing And Community Development In 2021

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

Over $12 Million In State Investments Highlighted In Annual Report And Interactive Story Map   The Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), recently released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) Annual Report and Story Map.  During FY2021 and amid a global pandemic, 60 development projects throughout the state were […]




Delaware Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week Celebrating Black History Month

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

This week’s Book of the Week is a special partnership with Delaware Historical Society and continues our celebration of Black History Month! “Forging Faith, Building Freedom African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980” – by Constance J. Cooper & Lewis V. Baldwin   You can view and/or download a PDF version of this book here. […]




Avian Influenza Found In Delaware Chicken Flock; Producers Urged To Take Precautions

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

DOVER, Del. (February 23, 2022) – Testing has confirmed a case of avian influenza on a Delaware poultry farm that showed increased mortality over the past few days. Following an investigation by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed poultry from this farm have tested positive […]






  Archives:  February 2022

Weekly COVID-19 Update – February 25, 2022: COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations And Deaths Continue To Decline

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

DOVER, DE (February 25, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware as of Thursday, Feb 24, 2022. COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations:  Total positive cases since March 11, 2020: 256,337  7-day average of new positive cases: 127, a decrease […]




DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beachnesting Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

 When open to the public, the Point is a great place for viewing birds, dolphins, seals and more.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Tuesday, March 1. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually […]




Downtown Development Districts Program Achieves Record Housing And Community Development In 2021

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

Over $12 Million In State Investments Highlighted In Annual Report And Interactive Story Map   The Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), recently released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) Annual Report and Story Map.  During FY2021 and amid a global pandemic, 60 development projects throughout the state were […]




Delaware Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week Celebrating Black History Month

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

This week’s Book of the Week is a special partnership with Delaware Historical Society and continues our celebration of Black History Month! “Forging Faith, Building Freedom African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980” – by Constance J. Cooper & Lewis V. Baldwin   You can view and/or download a PDF version of this book here. […]




Avian Influenza Found In Delaware Chicken Flock; Producers Urged To Take Precautions

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

DOVER, Del. (February 23, 2022) – Testing has confirmed a case of avian influenza on a Delaware poultry farm that showed increased mortality over the past few days. Following an investigation by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed poultry from this farm have tested positive […]