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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 […]




COVID-19 Vaccine Update: DPH Receives Ultra-Cold Storage Unit, Finalizes Recommendations on Initial Allocation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

he Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced that the shipment of an ultra-cold storage unit arrived at the DPH warehouse on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The storage unit will be used to safely store Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which requires controlled storage at ultra-cold temperatures.




Delaware to Issue Emergency Benefits for December to Eligible SNAP, TANF, and General Assistance Households

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 8, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for December to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

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 […]




COVID-19 Vaccine Update: DPH Receives Ultra-Cold Storage Unit, Finalizes Recommendations on Initial Allocation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

he Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced that the shipment of an ultra-cold storage unit arrived at the DPH warehouse on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The storage unit will be used to safely store Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which requires controlled storage at ultra-cold temperatures.




Delaware to Issue Emergency Benefits for December to Eligible SNAP, TANF, and General Assistance Households

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 8, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for December to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance […]