Public Health Announces First Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus in Delaware Resident
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The individual is not severely ill and self-isolated at home as soon as symptoms appeared. The individual was exposed to another confirmed case of COVID-19 in another state. Epidemiologists from the Division of Public Health are working to identify any close contacts of the individuals who were possibly exposed.
Division of Public Health Urges At-Risk Populations to Follow CDC Guidance on Coronavirus Disease
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2020
NEW CASTLE (March 9, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises older Delawareans and people with severe chronic health conditions to follow guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraging them to “avoid crowds as much as possible” as a way to reduce their risk of contracting coronavirus […]
Governor Carney Announces Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Department of Finance | Department of Human Resources | Department of Labor | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Department of State | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 6, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday announced the State of Delaware will host Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings in each county as part of an ongoing review of state regulations. Governor Carney and members of his cabinet will host the meetings, and accept public comment on ways to improve state government […]
DPH Opens Coronavirus Call Center
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
As part of the state’s response to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak that has impacted many countries, including the U.S., the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the opening of a call center at its State Health Operations Center (SHOC) in Smyrna.
Public Health Announces two New Negative Test Results for Coronavirus
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 2, 2020
DOVER (March 2, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that both pending test results for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have come back negative. These tests were the first to be run by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory, which began testing today. The results for the two individuals in Kent County, […]
