Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept. 4, 2020: New Daily COVID Cases Increase; Recoveries, Deaths Remain Steady
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 4, 2020
DOVER (Sept. 4, 2020) – 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, September 3, 2020. A total of 17,752 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
DHSS to Begin Approving Plans for Indoor Visitation at Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2020) – For Delaware’s long-term care facilities with low rates of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will begin to review proposed plans from eligible facilities to resume indoor visitation. To protect residents and staff, visitation has not been permitted at Delaware’s 88 long-term care facilities since […]
Governor Carney, DPH Release New Fall Sports Guidance
Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The new guidance categorizes sports by risk – high risk, medium risk, and low risk – and requires sports organizers to follow guidance around masks, social distancing, and other preventive measures to keep players, families, and coaches safe.
New Daily COVID-19 Cases, Recoveries Remain Steady
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 28, 2020
DOVER (Aug. 28, 2020) – 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, August 27, 2020. A total of 17,083 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Updates Face Mask Guidance for Children
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 24, 2020
Children entering kindergarten and older must wear face masks in public settings WILMINGTON, Del. — As Delaware families consider a safe return to school, Governor Carney and the Division of Public Health on Monday announced an update to Delaware’s face coverings guidance for children. All children who are in kindergarten or older must wear face coverings […]
