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  Category: Division of Public Health


Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 22, 2021: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated But Trends Leveling Out

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 22, 2021

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021.




Rapid COVID-19 Testing for Providers in Group Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Test administered in the provider-managed setting by a trained staff member using a shallow nasal swab NEW CASTLE (January 21, 2021) – The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) in partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH) is bringing a rapid COVID-19 testing program to group homes, day programs and other provider-managed settings in […]




Governor Carney, DPH Announce Transition to Vaccinate Phase 1B

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday, January 19, that the state will transition to Phase 1B in its COVID-19 vaccination plan starting today, with a focus on persons 65 and up.




Delaware Surpasses 1,000 Total Deaths Related to COVID-19; New Positive Cases Remain Elevated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Saturday, January 16, 2021

DOVER (Jan. 15, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021. A total of 1,002 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The state reported 45 additional […]




FY2021 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Soliciting Projects for Improving Water Quality

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, January 11, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in conjunction with Delaware Division of Public Health, will begin soliciting for new projects Jan. 13 as DNREC and DPH work to develop 2021 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) project priority lists (PPLs). Projects must be listed on the CWSRF and DWSRF PPLs to be considered for funding. A State Revolving Loan Fund virtual public workshop will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 via Webex and offer a detailed overview of the CWSRF and DWSRF programs.







  Category: Division of Public Health

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 22, 2021: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated But Trends Leveling Out

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 22, 2021

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021.




Rapid COVID-19 Testing for Providers in Group Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Test administered in the provider-managed setting by a trained staff member using a shallow nasal swab NEW CASTLE (January 21, 2021) – The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) in partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH) is bringing a rapid COVID-19 testing program to group homes, day programs and other provider-managed settings in […]




Governor Carney, DPH Announce Transition to Vaccinate Phase 1B

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday, January 19, that the state will transition to Phase 1B in its COVID-19 vaccination plan starting today, with a focus on persons 65 and up.




Delaware Surpasses 1,000 Total Deaths Related to COVID-19; New Positive Cases Remain Elevated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Saturday, January 16, 2021

DOVER (Jan. 15, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021. A total of 1,002 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The state reported 45 additional […]




FY2021 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Soliciting Projects for Improving Water Quality

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, January 11, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in conjunction with Delaware Division of Public Health, will begin soliciting for new projects Jan. 13 as DNREC and DPH work to develop 2021 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) project priority lists (PPLs). Projects must be listed on the CWSRF and DWSRF PPLs to be considered for funding. A State Revolving Loan Fund virtual public workshop will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 via Webex and offer a detailed overview of the CWSRF and DWSRF programs.