Snow Goose Tests Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza; Delaware Poultry Producers Encouraged to Take Precautions
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
DNREC reports a presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a sick snow goose collected Dec. 8 in eastern Kent County and urges anyone who finds sick or dead wild birds — especially geese and ducks — to report the location and avoid handling the birds.
DPH Announces Availability of All Routine Vaccinations at DPH Clinics
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
As flu and respiratory illness season starts, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that flu, RSV, pneumonia, COVID-19 vaccines, as well as all other routine vaccinations, are available at DPH Clinics for Delawareans six months and older. Routine vaccines on the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization schedules can be found […]
Delaware Survey Reveals Opportunities to Increase Awareness of PFAS
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025
A new statewide survey from DNREC finds that while many Delawareans are still learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” a meaningful share of residents are aware of the issue and taking steps to reduce exposure.
President of Delaware Animal Rescue Charged With Animal Cruelty
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announced the arrest of a man after 98 animals, including 49 cats, 42 dogs, and seven small animals, were seized from a townhome in New Castle where the owner operated an animal rescue. Mark Ptomey, age 39, of New Castle was […]
Delaware Joins Northeastern States in Regional Public Health Coalition
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2025
DOVER, Del. (Sept. 5, 2025) – Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware is joining other Northeast states in a regional public health coalition on Friday. This multi-state collaborative is focused on developing evidence-based recommendations on vaccinations, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and supporting state public health labs. “Science must continue to determine how we keep our state […]
