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Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 9, 2020) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced leadership changes for the organization, splitting the Department’s Deputy Secretary position into two positions, one in charge of policy and social services and the other in charge of operations and special populations. Magarik served as the Department’s […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept. 4, 2020: New Daily COVID Cases Increase; Recoveries, Deaths Remain Steady

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 4, 2020

DOVER (Sept. 4, 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, September 3, 2020. A total of 17,752 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




DHSS to Begin Approving Plans for Indoor Visitation at Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2020) – For Delaware’s long-term care facilities with low rates of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will begin to review proposed plans from eligible facilities to resume indoor visitation. To protect residents and staff, visitation has not been permitted at Delaware’s 88 long-term care facilities since […]




DHSS Sponsors Recovery Events to Raise Awareness of Support for People Living with Mental, Substance Use Disorders

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 2, 2020) – Recognizing September as National Recovery Month, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik acknowledged the importance of meeting the needs of Delawareans with mental and substance use disorders, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic is difficult for all of us emotionally, but none more so […]




Governor Carney, DPH Release New Fall Sports Guidance

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2020

The new guidance categorizes sports by risk – high risk, medium risk, and low risk – and requires sports organizers to follow guidance around masks, social distancing, and other preventive measures to keep players, families, and coaches safe.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 9, 2020) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced leadership changes for the organization, splitting the Department’s Deputy Secretary position into two positions, one in charge of policy and social services and the other in charge of operations and special populations. Magarik served as the Department’s […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept. 4, 2020: New Daily COVID Cases Increase; Recoveries, Deaths Remain Steady

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 4, 2020

DOVER (Sept. 4, 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, September 3, 2020. A total of 17,752 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




DHSS to Begin Approving Plans for Indoor Visitation at Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2020) – For Delaware’s long-term care facilities with low rates of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will begin to review proposed plans from eligible facilities to resume indoor visitation. To protect residents and staff, visitation has not been permitted at Delaware’s 88 long-term care facilities since […]




DHSS Sponsors Recovery Events to Raise Awareness of Support for People Living with Mental, Substance Use Disorders

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 2, 2020) – Recognizing September as National Recovery Month, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik acknowledged the importance of meeting the needs of Delawareans with mental and substance use disorders, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic is difficult for all of us emotionally, but none more so […]




Governor Carney, DPH Release New Fall Sports Guidance

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2020

The new guidance categorizes sports by risk – high risk, medium risk, and low risk – and requires sports organizers to follow guidance around masks, social distancing, and other preventive measures to keep players, families, and coaches safe.