DPH Completes 11,000 Vaccinations in Weekend Events
DOVER (Jan. 24, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) vaccinated 11,154 individuals at events held Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Delaware City and Georgetown. Those vaccinated included Phase 1B seniors ages 65 and older and Phase 1A health care personnel. The total in Delaware City includes 500 vaccinations Friday, 3,318 Saturday and […]
Vaccination Appointments Offered to 11,500 Seniors For This Weekend
Dover, DE (Jan. 21, 2021) Utilizing requests submitted in a new system launched Wednesday, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Thursday contacted 11,500 seniors offering appointments for this weekend’s large vaccination events in Delaware City and Georgetown. Invitations to make appointments for these events were extended with highest priority for the limited slots […]
Governor Carney, DPH Urge Schools to Return to Hybrid Learning on January 11
Delaware Division of Public Health launches new school dashboard WILMINGTON, Del. – In a letter to school leaders, educators and parents on Tuesday, Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) urged Delaware schools to return to hybrid instruction – a mix of remote and in-person learning […]
DPH Announces First Flu-Related Death of 2020-2021 Season
DOVER (Dec. 30, 2020) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans that as we continue to deal with COVID-19 infections, influenza is still with us as well. Sadly, DPH announces the first flu-related death of the 2020-2021 season. A 56-year-old Kent county male infected with influenza B, who also had underlying health conditions, […]
DPH Finalizes Recommendations For Next Groups Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccination for Phase 1b groups is expected to begin by the end of January. These groups include frontline essential workers and persons 65 and older.
