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Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards Virtual Ceremony Postponed

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, January 10, 2022

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 10, 2022) — Due to challenges presented by recent increases in COVID-19 cases across the state, the State Office of Volunteerism has made the difficult decision to postpone the Virtual Ceremony honoring the 48 individuals and 13 groups selected to receive the 2021 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award. The ceremony will now air […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 7, 2022: Winter Surge Continues; Current Hospitalizations Continue to Rise

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, January 8, 2022

Please note, this press release was updated on Jan. 10, 2022, to correct an error in the total breakthrough cases, and to incorporate additional data points that were not immediately available at the time of the initial release.  DOVER, DE (Jan. 7, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update […]




January 4, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Governor John Carney will hold a virtual press briefing at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 about Delaware’s response to COVID-19.  




DNREC Sets Jan. 19 Virtual Public Meeting for Updating White Creek Dredging Project in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will provide an overview and updates on the White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County during a public information session set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.




DHSS Marks Milestone of 100,000 Referrals for Substance Use, Mental Health Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Correction | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 4, 2022) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Substance Use and Mental Health (DSAMH) has surpassed a milestone of 100,000 referrals through its Delaware Treatment and Referral Network (DTRN), a system for Delawareans seeking substance use and mental health services. Delaware is the first state to make […]







  Category: Newsroom

Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards Virtual Ceremony Postponed

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, January 10, 2022

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 10, 2022) — Due to challenges presented by recent increases in COVID-19 cases across the state, the State Office of Volunteerism has made the difficult decision to postpone the Virtual Ceremony honoring the 48 individuals and 13 groups selected to receive the 2021 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award. The ceremony will now air […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 7, 2022: Winter Surge Continues; Current Hospitalizations Continue to Rise

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, January 8, 2022

Please note, this press release was updated on Jan. 10, 2022, to correct an error in the total breakthrough cases, and to incorporate additional data points that were not immediately available at the time of the initial release.  DOVER, DE (Jan. 7, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update […]




January 4, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Governor John Carney will hold a virtual press briefing at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 about Delaware’s response to COVID-19.  




DNREC Sets Jan. 19 Virtual Public Meeting for Updating White Creek Dredging Project in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will provide an overview and updates on the White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County during a public information session set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.




DHSS Marks Milestone of 100,000 Referrals for Substance Use, Mental Health Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Correction | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 4, 2022) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Substance Use and Mental Health (DSAMH) has surpassed a milestone of 100,000 referrals through its Delaware Treatment and Referral Network (DTRN), a system for Delawareans seeking substance use and mental health services. Delaware is the first state to make […]