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Division of Public Health Announces Two New Zika Cases in Delaware Males

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced two New Castle County men have tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to seven. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. Both men were tested in June following recent travel. Zika is spread primarily through mosquito bite but can also be sexually transmitted from male to female or passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy.




Beat the Heat: Make a Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 20, 2016

While Delaware has yet to experience a significant heat wave in 2016, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity at the beginning of the summer to remind residents to prepare for excessive heat as the temperatures start to go up.




Former State Workers Indicted and Arrested For Theft From Aid Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Attorney General Matt Denn announced today the arrests and indictments of seven former state of Delaware employees for theft of federal money. All seven were employed by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and were responsible for issuing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, and three previous arrests were also related to the same […]




Delaware Announces Fifth Zika Case From Travel Abroad

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today a fifth Zika case following on the heels of the Friday announcement of a fourth case. The new case is a New Castle County adult male who traveled in May. Like the four other cases, the person acquired the illness from a mosquito bite while traveling abroad.




Orlando Response: #lovewins – Delaware Health and Social Services Community Resources

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced community resources today in response to the shootings at an Orlando gay club over the weekend. Adults and youth struggling with grief or wanting to learn more about local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community resources, can call 2-1-1 in Delaware.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Division of Public Health Announces Two New Zika Cases in Delaware Males

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced two New Castle County men have tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to seven. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. Both men were tested in June following recent travel. Zika is spread primarily through mosquito bite but can also be sexually transmitted from male to female or passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy.




Beat the Heat: Make a Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 20, 2016

While Delaware has yet to experience a significant heat wave in 2016, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity at the beginning of the summer to remind residents to prepare for excessive heat as the temperatures start to go up.




Former State Workers Indicted and Arrested For Theft From Aid Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Attorney General Matt Denn announced today the arrests and indictments of seven former state of Delaware employees for theft of federal money. All seven were employed by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and were responsible for issuing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, and three previous arrests were also related to the same […]




Delaware Announces Fifth Zika Case From Travel Abroad

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today a fifth Zika case following on the heels of the Friday announcement of a fourth case. The new case is a New Castle County adult male who traveled in May. Like the four other cases, the person acquired the illness from a mosquito bite while traveling abroad.




Orlando Response: #lovewins – Delaware Health and Social Services Community Resources

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced community resources today in response to the shootings at an Orlando gay club over the weekend. Adults and youth struggling with grief or wanting to learn more about local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community resources, can call 2-1-1 in Delaware.