EVENT RESCHEDULED–“The First People of the First State: A Lenape Celebration of Heritage” program on the Dover Green to take place on Sept. 24, 2016
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2016
Program rescheduled from Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 to Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.
DELAWARE OFFICIALS PREP FOR T.S. HERMINE
Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016
Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are closely watching the progress of Tropical Storm Hermine
Governor’s Weekly Message: Making Investments that Support Student Achievement and Career Success
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell marks the beginning of the new school year by highlighting education investments that are helping prepare students for higher academic achievement and career success.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in Educational Programs and Instruction that Meet the Needs of Today’s World
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016
This week, students across our state are returning to the classroom and thanks to the hard work of teachers and administrators, our schools are setting them on a path toward rewarding careers and success in life through higher standards and innovative instruction that meet the skills needed in today’s high-tech economy. That starts with our […]
Public Health Advises Health Care Providers to Monitor IV Drug Users for Bacteria Exposure
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced that it has been notified of four cases of Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) bloodstream infection between July and August of 2016 in New Castle County. Typically a foodborne illness, these bacteria usually do not cause blood infections. Three of the four cases of B. cereus reported to DPH occurred in individuals who are intravenous (IV) drug users and currently use heroin. Symptoms of bloodstream infection may include fever, chills, body aches, rapid heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. If untreated, bloodstream infections can affect multiple organs and even be fatal.
