DHSS Announces First Long-Term Care Facility Coronavirus-Related Death; More Cases Confirmed in Newark Nursing Home
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2020
SMYRNA (March 26, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing the first long-term care facility coronavirus-related death in Delaware and the first outbreak of positive cases in such a facility. The death of an 86-year-old male resident of Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark was reported […]
Public Health Announces First Coronavirus-Related Death of Delaware Resident
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2020
SMYRNA (March 26, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is confirming the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related fatality in the State of Delaware. The deceased is a 66-year-old male from Sussex County who passed away while hospitalized out of state. The individual had underlying health conditions and was critically ill. The […]
COVID-19 Update for March 25, 2020: Public Health Announces 15 Additional Positive Cases
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
SMYRNA (March 25, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 119 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 15 additional cases since Tuesday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed […]
Public Health Announces Changes to In-Person Services During COVID-19
Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
SMYRNA (March 25, 2020) – With several modifications to protect the health of the staff and customers, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to provide services to Delaware residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. The Office of Vital Statistics is restricting in-person service to appointments only. Customers are encouraged to mail […]
COVID-19 Update for March 23, 2020: Public Health Announces 31 Additional Positive Cases
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020
DOVER (March 23, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 87 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 31 additional cases since yesterday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed […]
