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Delaware Division of Public Health Launches New Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, August 29, 2022

DOVER, DE (Aug. 29, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Office of Health Crisis Response (OHCR) is announcing it will begin including fentanyl test strips in Narcan kits it distributes to the public. The effort is part of a harm-reduction strategy aimed at preventing accidental overdoses due to fentanyl consumption.   Fentanyl is now the leading cause of […]




DPH Announces Six New Cases Of Monkeypox; Vaccine Expansion Underway

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional cases of monkeypox (MPX), bringing the state’s total to 17. 




Covid-19 Cases Decline In Last Month; DPH Shares Summary Of Most Recent CDC Updates

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022

   DOVER, DE (Aug. 19, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that the 7-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases has declined since the previous monthly update in July. However, COVID-19 is still circulating in the community, and at higher levels in some counties. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels data tracker, which was last […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday 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, and issued the following statement:    “It’s important that we continue to stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep doing the things we know […]




DPH Announces Partnerships To Expand Access To The Monkeypox Vaccine For Eligible Persons

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing additional locations where those who meet eligibility criteria can get the monkeypox (MPX) vaccine. On Monday, DPH expanded access to the vaccine to those living with HIV and those receiving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).







  Category: Division of Public Health

Delaware Division of Public Health Launches New Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, August 29, 2022

DOVER, DE (Aug. 29, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Office of Health Crisis Response (OHCR) is announcing it will begin including fentanyl test strips in Narcan kits it distributes to the public. The effort is part of a harm-reduction strategy aimed at preventing accidental overdoses due to fentanyl consumption.   Fentanyl is now the leading cause of […]




DPH Announces Six New Cases Of Monkeypox; Vaccine Expansion Underway

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional cases of monkeypox (MPX), bringing the state’s total to 17. 




Covid-19 Cases Decline In Last Month; DPH Shares Summary Of Most Recent CDC Updates

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022

   DOVER, DE (Aug. 19, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that the 7-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases has declined since the previous monthly update in July. However, COVID-19 is still circulating in the community, and at higher levels in some counties. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels data tracker, which was last […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday 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, and issued the following statement:    “It’s important that we continue to stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep doing the things we know […]




DPH Announces Partnerships To Expand Access To The Monkeypox Vaccine For Eligible Persons

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing additional locations where those who meet eligibility criteria can get the monkeypox (MPX) vaccine. On Monday, DPH expanded access to the vaccine to those living with HIV and those receiving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).