DPH Investigating Possible Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delaware residents that it is participating in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 33 states, including Delaware, have reported possible cases of lung illnesses associated with use of e-cigarette products (e.g., devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges). While there are no confirmed cases in Delaware at this time, DPH is currently investigating three possible cases among Delaware residents.
AG Jennings files suit against Sackler family for role in opioid crisis
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019
Complaint accuses family behind Purdue Pharma of consumer fraud, negligence, and nuisance Attorney General Kathy Jennings Monday sued seven members of the Sackler family for their role in creating and sustaining the opioid crisis in Delaware. The individuals named in the Delaware Superior Court complaint controlled and directed opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma’s two-decade course of falsely and deceptively marketing opioids, sowing the seeds […]
“Caesar Rodney in His Own Words” Historical play at the New Castle Court House Museum on Sept. 22, 2019
Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019
Historical play about the Delaware patriot by museum historic-site interpreter David Price.
Guilty Plea from Man Who Dragged State Trooper With SUV
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2019
Witness intimidation sends man to prison A 30-year-old Seaford man who tried to flee from a traffic stop with a state trooper holding on to his moving vehicle pleaded guilty in Superior Court. Deputy Attorney General John Donahue secured the plea to Assault Second Degree, Reckless Endangering, and Resisting Arrest from Brandon Showell. In June […]
DPH to Distribute Overdose-Reversing Medication Naloxone Friday, Sept. 6 in Millsboro
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019
n response to six suspected overdose deaths, including four in Sussex County, that occurred over the holiday weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a Community Naloxone Training and Distribution event in Millsboro on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millsboro Fire Company, 109 East State St., Millsboro, DE 19966.
