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  Archives:  March 2022

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 […]




Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flags in Honor of Chief John Pridemore

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022

In recognition of Chief Pridemore’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 15, 2022.




Make a Plan For a Sober Ride Home This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022

The collaborative law enforcement Border-to-Border effort kicks off March 15, 2022, as police agencies in eastern Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia team up for this high visibility, life-saving enforcement wave on Route 13 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period.




Natalie Kim Ramos to Represent Delaware in 2022 Poetry Out Loud Virtual National Semifinals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022

Wilmington, Del. (March 10, 2022) – From a field of ten Delaware high school students, Natalie Kim Ramos, a senior from Saint Mark’s High School, earned the title of 2022 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the virtual state finals held on March 10. The first runner-up was Kai Schmiedel from Delaware Valley Classical […]






  Archives:  March 2022

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 […]




Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flags in Honor of Chief John Pridemore

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022

In recognition of Chief Pridemore’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 15, 2022.




Make a Plan For a Sober Ride Home This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022

The collaborative law enforcement Border-to-Border effort kicks off March 15, 2022, as police agencies in eastern Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia team up for this high visibility, life-saving enforcement wave on Route 13 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period.




Natalie Kim Ramos to Represent Delaware in 2022 Poetry Out Loud Virtual National Semifinals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022

Wilmington, Del. (March 10, 2022) – From a field of ten Delaware high school students, Natalie Kim Ramos, a senior from Saint Mark’s High School, earned the title of 2022 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the virtual state finals held on March 10. The first runner-up was Kai Schmiedel from Delaware Valley Classical […]