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  Archives:  December 2022

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 9, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. “Let’s keep doing the things we know that work,” said Governor Carney. “Stay home if you’re sick. Get vaccinated and boosted when you’re eligible. And get your flu shot […]




Suspected Overdose Deaths for November in Delaware Set Monthly High Total

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Health Officials Fear Opioid Epidemic Has Not Plateaued   NEW CASTLE (Dec. 8, 2022) – In a heartbreaking sign that the opioid epidemic has not plateaued in Delaware, deaths from suspected overdoses in November set a new monthly high total, according to death investigation reports from the Division of Forensic Science. In November 2022, 43 […]




Give the Gift of Education This Year

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2022

The holiday season can be stressful as shoppers search for the perfect present. Opening a DE529 Education Savings Plan account or contributing to an already existing account lets you not only cross a gift off of your list but provide for the future as well.




Lake Forest Paraprofessional Named Delaware 2023 Educational Support Professional of the Year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

A paraprofessional from Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest Central Elementary School is the state’s 2023 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year. 




Quick Prison Response To Medical Emergency Gives Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate A New Lease On Life

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Georgetown, DE – This past week the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) recognized Correctional Officers and medical professionals for saving the life of a Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) inmate who experienced a sudden life-threatening cardiac arrest earlier this year. On August 14, 2022 a 62 year-old inmate was working in the SCI kitchen when he exhibited […]






  Archives:  December 2022

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 9, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. “Let’s keep doing the things we know that work,” said Governor Carney. “Stay home if you’re sick. Get vaccinated and boosted when you’re eligible. And get your flu shot […]




Suspected Overdose Deaths for November in Delaware Set Monthly High Total

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Health Officials Fear Opioid Epidemic Has Not Plateaued   NEW CASTLE (Dec. 8, 2022) – In a heartbreaking sign that the opioid epidemic has not plateaued in Delaware, deaths from suspected overdoses in November set a new monthly high total, according to death investigation reports from the Division of Forensic Science. In November 2022, 43 […]




Give the Gift of Education This Year

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2022

The holiday season can be stressful as shoppers search for the perfect present. Opening a DE529 Education Savings Plan account or contributing to an already existing account lets you not only cross a gift off of your list but provide for the future as well.




Lake Forest Paraprofessional Named Delaware 2023 Educational Support Professional of the Year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

A paraprofessional from Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest Central Elementary School is the state’s 2023 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year. 




Quick Prison Response To Medical Emergency Gives Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate A New Lease On Life

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Georgetown, DE – This past week the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) recognized Correctional Officers and medical professionals for saving the life of a Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) inmate who experienced a sudden life-threatening cardiac arrest earlier this year. On August 14, 2022 a 62 year-old inmate was working in the SCI kitchen when he exhibited […]