Governor’s Office Provides Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination and Access
DOVER – The Delaware Board of Pharmacy has approved a standing order authorizing pharmacists to continue administering COVID-19 vaccines, that was issued by the Division of Public Health (DPH). This action ensures Delaware residents can access vaccines at the same rate as before the order, with no interruptions to availability. The standing order allows individuals […]
DPH Reminds Residents to “Spread Joy Not Germs” This Holiday Season
DOVER, Del. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) takes the safety and well-being of all Delawareans seriously. With COVID-19, flu and RSV all prevalent this time of year, DPH is actively educating residents about how to mitigate exposure and transmission of these respiratory viruses. Keeping in the spirit of the holiday season, […]
First Positive Case of COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 Identified in Delaware
The Delaware Public Health Laboratory (DPHL) has identified a case of SARS-CoV-2 lineage BA.2.86 from a specimen provided to the laboratory for testing. This is the first case of BA.2.86 detected in Delaware, currently classified as a Variant Being Monitored (VBM) by the SARS-CoV-2 Interagency Group (SIG). The case was detected in a Pennsylvania resident seen at a Delaware Hospital. The […]
Governor Carney Ends Public Health Emergency
Governor John Carney on Thursday ended the State of Delaware Public Health Emergency order. The order will be lifted at 6:00 p.m. on May 11, 2023.
Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency
Governor to terminate order on May 11, 2023 DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the final short-term extension and anticipated end date for the State of Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Governor Carney plans to terminate the order on May 11, 2023 — the same date the federal Public […]
