Delaware Division Of Public Health Reports Two New Cases Of Monkeypox; Risk To Public Remains Low
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2022
DOVER, DE (July 21, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the state’s second and third cases of the monkeypox virus (MPX). Both cases are considered probable pending confirmatory testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This week, DPH received test results showing that a 46-year-old Sussex County man […]
DPH Encourages Delawareans To Get A Booster Now To Protect Against BA.5, COVID-19 Variants; Don’t Wait Until Fall
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2022
Getting vaccinated and boosted when you are eligible remains one of the key ways to Stay One Step Ahead of COVID-19 in our state.
Delaware Division Of Public Health Reports First Case Of Monkeypox In State
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
“The Delaware Division of Public Health has prepared to respond to MPX cases,” said DPH Interim Director Dr. Rick Hong. “As we work to confirm our first case in the state, we encourage Delawareans to be aware of being in close intimate contact with individuals who have rashes or flu-like symptoms. We will continue to monitor this situation closely.”
Delaware Division Of Public Health Recognized As A Healthy People 2030 Champion
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2022
DOVER, DE (July 1, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, DPH has demonstrated a commitment to helping […]
Stray Cat in Smyrna Tests Positive for Rabies
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
DOVER (June 29, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Kent County residents who live or spend time near the area of Smyrna Landing Road in Smyrna that a positive case of rabies in a stray cat has been reported. Two individuals were potentially exposed to the stray cat in the residential neighborhood. The […]
