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DPH Investigating Mumps Outbreak After February Baile Mejicano Dance at Chase Center on the Riverfront

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating a mumps outbreak among attendees of a February Hispanic dance festival in New Castle County. Officials have confirmed three cases of the mumps, all involving attendees of a social dance (Baile Mejicano or Mexican Dance) that took place at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on Feb.10, 2018. DPH is recommending that anyone who attended the dance, contact their primary care physician to determine if they may have contracted mumps and if they and their family or close contacts need to receive vaccination against mumps.




State Sen. Nicole Poore visits the New Castle Court House Museum to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




State of Delaware Offices in Kent and New Castle Counties to Open at 10 a.m. on March 22

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Human Resources | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Drivers should continue to exercise caution on Delaware roadways DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the statewide State of Emergency, and the Level 1 Driving Warning in effect for Kent and New Castle counties, effective at midnight. Governor Carney issued the State of Emergency at midnight on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, authorizing the […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #2

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Snow has begun falling over Delaware and DelDOT cautions motorists that road conditions will worsen as the full impact of the storm moves across the state today. As of 10:00 a.m., no driving restrictions have been implemented, though motorists should use caution as slippery conditions are possible. Governor Carney has announced that State of Delaware […]







  Category: News

DPH Investigating Mumps Outbreak After February Baile Mejicano Dance at Chase Center on the Riverfront

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating a mumps outbreak among attendees of a February Hispanic dance festival in New Castle County. Officials have confirmed three cases of the mumps, all involving attendees of a social dance (Baile Mejicano or Mexican Dance) that took place at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on Feb.10, 2018. DPH is recommending that anyone who attended the dance, contact their primary care physician to determine if they may have contracted mumps and if they and their family or close contacts need to receive vaccination against mumps.




State Sen. Nicole Poore visits the New Castle Court House Museum to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




State of Delaware Offices in Kent and New Castle Counties to Open at 10 a.m. on March 22

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Human Resources | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Drivers should continue to exercise caution on Delaware roadways DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the statewide State of Emergency, and the Level 1 Driving Warning in effect for Kent and New Castle counties, effective at midnight. Governor Carney issued the State of Emergency at midnight on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, authorizing the […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #2

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Snow has begun falling over Delaware and DelDOT cautions motorists that road conditions will worsen as the full impact of the storm moves across the state today. As of 10:00 a.m., no driving restrictions have been implemented, though motorists should use caution as slippery conditions are possible. Governor Carney has announced that State of Delaware […]