DPH Expresses Concern Over Increasing Flu And RSV Cases In The State
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2022
DOVER, DE (OCT. 28, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is concerned about increases in respiratory viruses in the state, particularly influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). For the week of Oct. 16, 2022, through Oct. 22, 2022, there were 44 laboratory-confirmed cases of the flu, compared to 19 cases the week […]
DPH Community Assessments Underway To Inform State Health Improvement Plan
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022
DOVER, DE (OCT. 27, 2022) – As part of the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will conduct a series of community health assessments. The health assessments will help improve understanding of the health concerns and needs of Delaware communities and to improve the future health in Delaware. DPH […]
DPH Announces 23rd National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day For Delaware
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
*Editor/Reporter note: We originally stated that five DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back locations would be offering Overdose Response Training and Narcan distribution to the public; there are only two – Milford and Middletown. We also erroneously stated that there are 23 locations currently participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back event; there are 22. […]
COVID-19 Cases Continue To Decline; Bivalent Boosters For Youth Authorized
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 14, 2022
DOVER, DE (October 14, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that the 7-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases has decreased for the third consecutive month. Deaths remain low, and hospitalization rates are holding steady. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels data tracker, which factors in data on hospitalizations […]
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. “It’s important that we keep doing the things we know that work,” said Governor Carney. “Stay home if you’re sick and get tested. Get vaccinated and […]
