DPH Announces Two More Flu-Related Deaths, Urges Delawareans To Increase Prevention Measures
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017
Influenza continues to significantly impact Delaware for the 216-2017 flu season. The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the fourth and fifth flu-related fatalities in Delaware for the current season, as well as a continued sharp increase in cases for those ages 0 – 24. Both of the deceased individuals were elderly, and had multiple underlying health conditions in addition to being infected with influenza. The first week of February, an 86-year-old Kent County man, residing in a nursing home, passed away after being transported to the hospital. Last week, a 90-year-old New Castle County man who lived at home passed away. He had also been transported to the hospital as a result of his illness. Both men were infected with Influenza A.
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 free programs during March 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Highlights include events celebrating National Women’s History Month and National Harriet Tubman Day.
Search Begins for New Delaware Captive Insurance Bureau Director
Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
The Delaware Department of Insurance has commenced a nationwide search for a new director for its Bureau of Captive Insurance & Financial Products.
“Rose Color to Gold to Glowing Red: Orville and Ethel Peets in Paris 1913-1914”
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
New exhibit now open at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum.
DPH Shares ‘Preparedness Buddy’ Brochure To Help Delawareans Prepare For Emergencies
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017
Winter weather can bring high winds, snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures. Responding to those and other potential hazards — such as power outages, fires, floods, and disease outbreaks — is less stressful when emergency plans are in place. This is particularly true for adults and children with disabilities, seniors, and those with temporary or chronic health conditions, language barriers or any other issue that might make mobility difficult in an emergency. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging use of the Office of Preparedness’ “Preparedness Buddy Brochure.”
