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Weekly COVID-19 Update – Oct. 30, 2020: New Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated; Deaths Increase

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 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, October 29, 2020.




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

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 29, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for October 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 […]




Governor Carney Announces Health Care Relief Fund 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The $100 million fund will support providers throughout the health care industry that have been on the front lines fighting COVID-19 in Delaware. This includes home health care agencies, intellectual and developmental disability providers, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, behavioral health service providers, and Delaware’s hospital systems.




Deadline Extended until October 25 for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State Office of Volunteerism has extended the deadline for nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards through Sunday, October 25. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be announced December 5 to coincide with International Volunteer Day. No ceremony will be […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update Oct. 16, 2020: New Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated; Deaths Continue to Increase

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 16, 2020

DOVER (Oct. 16, 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, October 15, 2020. A total of 22,724 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Oct. 30, 2020: New Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated; Deaths Increase

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 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, October 29, 2020.




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

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 29, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for October 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 […]




Governor Carney Announces Health Care Relief Fund 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The $100 million fund will support providers throughout the health care industry that have been on the front lines fighting COVID-19 in Delaware. This includes home health care agencies, intellectual and developmental disability providers, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, behavioral health service providers, and Delaware’s hospital systems.




Deadline Extended until October 25 for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State Office of Volunteerism has extended the deadline for nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards through Sunday, October 25. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be announced December 5 to coincide with International Volunteer Day. No ceremony will be […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update Oct. 16, 2020: New Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated; Deaths Continue to Increase

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 16, 2020

DOVER (Oct. 16, 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, October 15, 2020. A total of 22,724 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]