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Delaware Resident Tests Negative for 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, February 2, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update regarding its investigation into a potential case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in a Delaware resident. Test results from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) came back negative for the virus. There is no other person in Delaware under investigation at this time.




Information on 2019 Novel Coronavirus from Division of Public Health

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020

With recent cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) reported in several countries including the U.S., health officials across the nation are increasing monitoring efforts to identify potential cases. The Division of Public Health (DPH) has posted information on its website https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph and we are sharing information about 2019-nCoV and our activities related to the outbreak.




DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




DPH to Hold Public Workshop On Solicitation of Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will host a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to present and discuss the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant, authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m., and will be […]




DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]







  Category: Division of Public Health

Delaware Resident Tests Negative for 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, February 2, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update regarding its investigation into a potential case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in a Delaware resident. Test results from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) came back negative for the virus. There is no other person in Delaware under investigation at this time.




Information on 2019 Novel Coronavirus from Division of Public Health

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020

With recent cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) reported in several countries including the U.S., health officials across the nation are increasing monitoring efforts to identify potential cases. The Division of Public Health (DPH) has posted information on its website https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph and we are sharing information about 2019-nCoV and our activities related to the outbreak.




DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




DPH to Hold Public Workshop On Solicitation of Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will host a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to present and discuss the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant, authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m., and will be […]




DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]