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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


COVID-19 Funding for Vulnerable Delawareans and DHSS Health Care Professionals at 24/7 Facilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) on Tuesday announced almost $17 million in financial support for Delawareans impacted by the COVID-19 emergency, as well as health care professionals at DHSS’ 24/7 facilities. The new support, which also will expand COVID vaccinations and testing, and […]




Virtual Ethylene Oxide Informational Meeting to Be Held by DNREC, U.S. EPA and Delaware Division of Public Health

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), along with state and federal partners, will hold a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 regarding ethylene oxide (EtO) – with the meeting’s focus on public health and safety concerns over Croda, Inc.’s EtO production in the New Castle area.




DPH Lanza Alertas de Mensaje de Texto Para Persona Positivas con COVID-19

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022

DOVER, DE (Marzo 11, 2022) – El Equipo de Rastreo de Contactos de la División de Salud Pública (DPH) de Delaware ha lanzado una iniciativa de pre llamada mensaje de texto/SMS para individuos que prueban positivo para COVID-19. Involucra enviar mensajes de texto a individuos positivos con COVID-19 y ofrece una guía oficial de aislamiento […]




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 […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

COVID-19 Funding for Vulnerable Delawareans and DHSS Health Care Professionals at 24/7 Facilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) on Tuesday announced almost $17 million in financial support for Delawareans impacted by the COVID-19 emergency, as well as health care professionals at DHSS’ 24/7 facilities. The new support, which also will expand COVID vaccinations and testing, and […]




Virtual Ethylene Oxide Informational Meeting to Be Held by DNREC, U.S. EPA and Delaware Division of Public Health

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), along with state and federal partners, will hold a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 regarding ethylene oxide (EtO) – with the meeting’s focus on public health and safety concerns over Croda, Inc.’s EtO production in the New Castle area.




DPH Lanza Alertas de Mensaje de Texto Para Persona Positivas con COVID-19

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022

DOVER, DE (Marzo 11, 2022) – El Equipo de Rastreo de Contactos de la División de Salud Pública (DPH) de Delaware ha lanzado una iniciativa de pre llamada mensaje de texto/SMS para individuos que prueban positivo para COVID-19. Involucra enviar mensajes de texto a individuos positivos con COVID-19 y ofrece una guía oficial de aislamiento […]




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 […]