Delaware Announces Two More Travel-Related Positive Zika Cases
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2016
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the state’s second and third Zika cases, bringing the total number of Delaware cases to three. All three cases are travel-related and the result of a mosquito bite during visits to the countries where Zika is widespread. In the second case, an adult male was tested after showing symptoms of the disease from a January 2016 trip. In the third case, an adult female also showed symptoms of the disease following a late February-early March trip. Pregnancy is not an issue. Both cases were mild and risk of infection to others is extremely low.
Beth-Ann Ryan from the Delaware Division of Libraries Receives Prestigious “Mover and Shaker” Award from Library Journal
Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2016
Beth-Ann Ryan of the Delaware Division of Libraries has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal. In its March 15, 2016 issue, Library Journal named 54 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the future of libraries. Beth-Ann was selected because of her commitment […]
New Castle County Resident is First Flu-Related Death of the 2015-2016 Season
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016
Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2015-2016 flu season. The individual is an 88-year-old man from New Castle County who died on March 14, 2016. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory confirmed that he was infected with influenza A. The gentleman also had underlying health conditions.
Weekly Message: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016
Governor Markell highlights the success of Delaware’s Downtown Development District grant program in driving significant private investment in the state’s urban centers.
Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016
We create opportunity for all Delawareans and improve quality of life when we invest in our downtowns. Individuals and businesses are increasingly attracted to work and live near urban centers, which play a crucial role in the economic and cultural life of our state. That’s why we started our Downtown Development District grant program, and it provides a variety of state and local government incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of residential, commercial, and industrial development in designated areas.
