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DPH Announces Second Flu Death of the Season: Holds Annual Legislative Hall Flu Clinic

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) held its final community flu clinic of the 2016-2017 flu season on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at the Legislative Hall Library. The annual event is open to the public and 31 people were vaccinated.

Additionally, DPH is announcing the second flu-related death for the 2016-2017 season. A 98-year-old New Castle County woman who had underlying health conditions and passed away last week. She had been diagnosed with influenza A.




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Explore Public-Private Partnership at DEDO

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Governor John Carney signed his first Executive Order on Wednesday, establishing a 14-member working group to develop recommendations for implementing a public-private partnership at the Delaware Economic Development Office.




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

Dover, DE – In his final weekly message, Governor Markell expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the state. Speaking to the people of Delaware, he reflects on how far we have come since the state was hit by the Great Recession, recognizing the thousands of Delawareans who have contributed to tremendous progress.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

As my time in office ends, I am so thankful for the opportunity to have served our state and the people of Delaware. We have come so far together – from the depths of the Great Recession to the best job growth in the region, while strengthening our schools, protecting our environment, and creating more opportunity for people of all backgrounds.




19,000 Delaware Consumers Affected by Data Breach

Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

As a result of multiple consumer complaints, the Delaware Department of Insurance has been made aware of a security breach, involving Summit Reinsurance Services, Inc. (“SummitRe”) and BCS Financial Corporation, both subcontractors of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware.







  Category: Newsroom

DPH Announces Second Flu Death of the Season: Holds Annual Legislative Hall Flu Clinic

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) held its final community flu clinic of the 2016-2017 flu season on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at the Legislative Hall Library. The annual event is open to the public and 31 people were vaccinated.

Additionally, DPH is announcing the second flu-related death for the 2016-2017 season. A 98-year-old New Castle County woman who had underlying health conditions and passed away last week. She had been diagnosed with influenza A.




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Explore Public-Private Partnership at DEDO

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Governor John Carney signed his first Executive Order on Wednesday, establishing a 14-member working group to develop recommendations for implementing a public-private partnership at the Delaware Economic Development Office.




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

Dover, DE – In his final weekly message, Governor Markell expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the state. Speaking to the people of Delaware, he reflects on how far we have come since the state was hit by the Great Recession, recognizing the thousands of Delawareans who have contributed to tremendous progress.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

As my time in office ends, I am so thankful for the opportunity to have served our state and the people of Delaware. We have come so far together – from the depths of the Great Recession to the best job growth in the region, while strengthening our schools, protecting our environment, and creating more opportunity for people of all backgrounds.




19,000 Delaware Consumers Affected by Data Breach

Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

As a result of multiple consumer complaints, the Delaware Department of Insurance has been made aware of a security breach, involving Summit Reinsurance Services, Inc. (“SummitRe”) and BCS Financial Corporation, both subcontractors of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware.