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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Dec. 15 Last Day to Sign Up for 2021 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, December 14, 2020

For those who enroll by the deadline and pay their first premium, coverage will begin Jan. 1, 2021.




Governor Carney, DPH Announce Delaware’s Plan to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, December 12, 2020

DOVER (Dec. 12, 2020) – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Delaware’s plans to distribute the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that was granted Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Friday evening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also voted […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 11, 2020: Surge in New Positive Cases Continues

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

DOVER (Dec. 11, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020. A total of 43,818 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




Delaware Division of Public Health Announces Availability of Free Mail-Order Naloxone

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

DOVER, DE (DEC. 11, 2020) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Friday that Delawareans struggling with addiction can now order free naloxone by mail. Increasing access to naloxone is critical to preventing overdose deaths as more people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and financial stress […]




Individual, Groups, Businesses to Receive Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards at Jan. 18 Virtual Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 10, 2020) Twenty-one individuals, seven groups and two businesses will be honored with the 2020 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award during a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. Jan. 18, 2021. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities. More information about the virtual event will be announced […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Dec. 15 Last Day to Sign Up for 2021 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, December 14, 2020

For those who enroll by the deadline and pay their first premium, coverage will begin Jan. 1, 2021.




Governor Carney, DPH Announce Delaware’s Plan to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, December 12, 2020

DOVER (Dec. 12, 2020) – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Delaware’s plans to distribute the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that was granted Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Friday evening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also voted […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 11, 2020: Surge in New Positive Cases Continues

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

DOVER (Dec. 11, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020. A total of 43,818 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




Delaware Division of Public Health Announces Availability of Free Mail-Order Naloxone

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

DOVER, DE (DEC. 11, 2020) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Friday that Delawareans struggling with addiction can now order free naloxone by mail. Increasing access to naloxone is critical to preventing overdose deaths as more people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and financial stress […]




Individual, Groups, Businesses to Receive Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards at Jan. 18 Virtual Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 10, 2020) Twenty-one individuals, seven groups and two businesses will be honored with the 2020 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award during a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. Jan. 18, 2021. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities. More information about the virtual event will be announced […]