Number of Flu Cases Drop but Season to Continue for Several Weeks
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018
While flu in Delaware continues to be widespread, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces single-week flu numbers are finally starting to drop. There were 893 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases for the week ending February 24, a sharp decline from the record-setting 1,521 cases reported the previous week.
Phase 3 of Route 141 Centre Road Project to Begin March 12, 2018
Department of Transportation | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018
Contractor R.E. Pierson will begin the next phase of work on the Route 141 Centre Road project on Monday, March 12, 2018. On Monday, March 12, in preparation of the upcoming northbound lane closures, southbound Route 141 will be reduced to one lane from Route 100/Montchanin Road to Route 48/Lancaster Pike. On Thursday, March 15, […]
DEMA Emergency Operations Center at Enhanced Activation Level
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an Enhanced Activation Level due to weather conditions last night (Thursday). Those weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow (Saturday). DEMA is in communication with its emergency response partners at the state, county, and municipal levels in order to assist or […]
State Rep. Melanie George Smith visits Buena Vista to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums
Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
Weekly Flu Cases Hit Record High Again; DPH Reports Five Additional Flu-Related Deaths
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018
Single-week totals for flu cases are again hitting record highs. For the week of February 11-18, 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 1,521 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases. The total number of flu cases for the season is now at 5,758, an all-time high since record-keeping began with the 2004-2005 season. These numbers only reflect only laboratory-confirmed flu cases and the actual number of flu cases in the community is likely much higher.
