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Delaware Announces Travel-Related Positive Zika Case;Preventing Mosquito Bites is the Best Protection

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the state’s first Zika case in an adult female. The illness was travel-related and pregnancy is not an issue. Zika is primarily spread by mosquito bite and the individual is not considered infectious. The illness was mild, as expected, and was confirmed by a CDC blood test. To protect privacy, DPH will not be releasing additional details on this individual.

The most common symptoms of Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Symptoms typically begin two to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. It is not yet known how often Zika is transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. In rare cases, it also may be transmitted sexually from male to female.

The most serious threat linked to Zika is serious birth defects. There have been reports of serious birth defects in infants whose mothers contracted the virus while pregnant.




Governor Signs Resolution Apologizing for Delaware’s Role in Slavery During Commemoration of Black History Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today joined legislators, civil rights and civic leaders, educators, and community members to mark Black History Month and sign a resolution that apologizes for Delaware’s historic role in slavery, acknowledges its painful and lasting legacy, and commits to embracing a future free of racial bias, prejudice, and discrimination.




Governor Markell Announces Judicial Nomination for Court of Chancery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he is nominating Joseph R. Slights, III, a former judge on the Delaware Superior Court, to become a Vice Chancellor on the Delaware Court of Chancery. If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Slights will fill the vacancy that is resulting from the retirement of the Honorable John W. Noble later this month.




Secretary of State Announces License Suspension

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has ordered the temporary suspension of the Delaware Certified Massage Technician license of David T. Fooks of Laurel following his arrest on charges of unlawfully entering a Rehoboth residence in January. In making his determination, Secretary Bullock considered the criminal charges by the Delaware State Police for authorizing the temporary […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Building Our Economy by Investing in Delaware’s Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 5, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell celebrated the groundbreaking of the new US Route 301 and its positive impact on the surrounding economy.







  Category: News

Delaware Announces Travel-Related Positive Zika Case;Preventing Mosquito Bites is the Best Protection

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the state’s first Zika case in an adult female. The illness was travel-related and pregnancy is not an issue. Zika is primarily spread by mosquito bite and the individual is not considered infectious. The illness was mild, as expected, and was confirmed by a CDC blood test. To protect privacy, DPH will not be releasing additional details on this individual.

The most common symptoms of Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Symptoms typically begin two to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. It is not yet known how often Zika is transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. In rare cases, it also may be transmitted sexually from male to female.

The most serious threat linked to Zika is serious birth defects. There have been reports of serious birth defects in infants whose mothers contracted the virus while pregnant.




Governor Signs Resolution Apologizing for Delaware’s Role in Slavery During Commemoration of Black History Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today joined legislators, civil rights and civic leaders, educators, and community members to mark Black History Month and sign a resolution that apologizes for Delaware’s historic role in slavery, acknowledges its painful and lasting legacy, and commits to embracing a future free of racial bias, prejudice, and discrimination.




Governor Markell Announces Judicial Nomination for Court of Chancery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he is nominating Joseph R. Slights, III, a former judge on the Delaware Superior Court, to become a Vice Chancellor on the Delaware Court of Chancery. If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Slights will fill the vacancy that is resulting from the retirement of the Honorable John W. Noble later this month.




Secretary of State Announces License Suspension

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has ordered the temporary suspension of the Delaware Certified Massage Technician license of David T. Fooks of Laurel following his arrest on charges of unlawfully entering a Rehoboth residence in January. In making his determination, Secretary Bullock considered the criminal charges by the Delaware State Police for authorizing the temporary […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Building Our Economy by Investing in Delaware’s Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 5, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell celebrated the groundbreaking of the new US Route 301 and its positive impact on the surrounding economy.