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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 […]




COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Decline; Guidance For Those Who Want To Wear Masks Included

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 4, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 4, 2022) – With new positive cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline in Delaware, mask mandates for schools and state buildings were lifted earlier this week across the state, consistent with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC guidance is based on county or community levels of spread and the level […]




El Programa de Pandemia-EBT de Delaware Regresa para el Año Escolar 2021-2022

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Familias Elegibles Serán Reembolsadas por el Costo de Comidas Que Habrían Sido Disponibles en Escuelas NEW CASTLE (Marzo 2, 2022) – Los hogares de Delaware con niños afectados por el cierre de escuelas o la reducción en tiempo presencial o en asistencia a causa de la COVID-19 recibirán beneficios de asistencia alimentaria de emergencia bajo […]




DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to Host Free Monthly Naloxone Training Sessions Statewide

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

NEW CASTLE (March 3, 2022) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is hosting free monthly Naloxone Access Training for all members of the community. All trainings can be found here: http://delaware-dsamh.eventbrite.com Naloxone, known commonly by the brand-name Narcan, is a medication that is effective […]




Delaware’s Pandemic-EBT Program Returns for School Year 2021-2022

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Eligible Families Will Be Reimbursed for Cost of Meals That Would Have Been Available in Schools NEW CASTLE (March 2, 2022) – Delaware households with children affected by school closures or reduced in-person hours or attendance caused by COVID-19 will receive emergency food assistance benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Eligible households […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

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 […]




COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Decline; Guidance For Those Who Want To Wear Masks Included

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 4, 2022

DOVER, DE (March 4, 2022) – With new positive cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline in Delaware, mask mandates for schools and state buildings were lifted earlier this week across the state, consistent with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC guidance is based on county or community levels of spread and the level […]




El Programa de Pandemia-EBT de Delaware Regresa para el Año Escolar 2021-2022

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Familias Elegibles Serán Reembolsadas por el Costo de Comidas Que Habrían Sido Disponibles en Escuelas NEW CASTLE (Marzo 2, 2022) – Los hogares de Delaware con niños afectados por el cierre de escuelas o la reducción en tiempo presencial o en asistencia a causa de la COVID-19 recibirán beneficios de asistencia alimentaria de emergencia bajo […]




DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to Host Free Monthly Naloxone Training Sessions Statewide

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

NEW CASTLE (March 3, 2022) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is hosting free monthly Naloxone Access Training for all members of the community. All trainings can be found here: http://delaware-dsamh.eventbrite.com Naloxone, known commonly by the brand-name Narcan, is a medication that is effective […]




Delaware’s Pandemic-EBT Program Returns for School Year 2021-2022

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Eligible Families Will Be Reimbursed for Cost of Meals That Would Have Been Available in Schools NEW CASTLE (March 2, 2022) – Delaware households with children affected by school closures or reduced in-person hours or attendance caused by COVID-19 will receive emergency food assistance benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Eligible households […]