DPH Reports Six Additional Flu-Related Deaths; 995 Flu Cases Recorded in One Week
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018
The number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases in Delaware continues to surge and one-week totals have now surpassed the highest single-week totals in Delaware reporting history, that dates back to 2008 – 2009. The Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that there were 995 lab-confirmed flu cases recorded between January 28 and February 3, 2018. The highest single-week total previously recorded was 671 cases in 2009-2010. The most recent weekly number brings the total flu cases to 2,966 for the 2017-2018 season. In addition, DPH is announcing six flu-related deaths have occurred in the last week alone, bringing the season’s total to 10.
Governor Carney Expands Open Data Council
Department of State | Department of Technology and Information | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Government Information Center | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018
Executive Order 18 expands the Council to include all Executive Branch agencies WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order 18, expanding the Delaware Open Data Council to include members from all Executive Branch agencies to promote data sharing. The Governor was joined by members of his Cabinet, technology entrepreneurs and […]
Public feedback sought for Delaware State Report Card
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018
The Delaware Department of Education is seeking online public feedback on data visuals that will be used in the Delaware State Report Card. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires public reporting on schools. The Delaware Department of Education is developing the Delaware State Report Card to replace the current School Profiles site to meet these requirements.
Goldstein Named Chief Deputy, Reardon Appointed As State Solicitor at Delaware DOJ
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018
Attorney General Matt Denn announced the appointment of new veteran Delaware Department of Justice attorneys to leadership positions at the department. Denn said that Aaron Goldstein has been named Chief Deputy Attorney General, taking over for LaKresha Roberts who left the department earlier in January. Goldstein has […]
DPH Records 650 Flu Cases in One Week; Fourth Flu Death Reported
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
The Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that there were 650 lab-confirmed flu cases recorded between January 21 and January 27. The highest single-week total in the 2016-2017 flu season was 571. The surge in flu cases comes with additional news that a fourth person has died of flu-related complications in Delaware.
