DHSS Recommends Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities Temporarily Ban Visitors to Reduce Coronavirus Risk
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020
NEW CASTLE (March 12, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is recommending that all Delaware nursing homes, long-term care facilities and adult day-care centers temporarily end visitation as a way to reduce the risk of residents and clients contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The recommendation follows the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Division of Public Health to mobilize state agency resources to assist with Delaware’s response to the virus.
SoberLift Launched for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | SoberLift | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Office of Highway Safety Activates SoberLift® Program for St. Patrick’s Day *MEDIA ALERT* Friday, March 13, 2020 Statewide DUI initiative to run from March 13 through March 18 WHAT: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is re-activating the SoberLift program, in partnership with Lyft® over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, statewide. The program will begin […]
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 […]
