School Water Testing Program Update
The State of Delaware is actively working with federal and local partners to ensure all Delaware children and school staff have safe and clean drinking water. With the help of a grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) with support from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) began a sampling initiative in Delaware schools in October 2020 to identify the levels of lead within the drinking water system.
DPH Sees Lower Post-Holiday Increases in Cases and Hospitalization Than In 2022
DOVER, DE (Jan. 13, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is seeing an increase in post-holiday COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, though the increase is not nearly as high as the 2022 post-holiday surge. Still, DPH encourages individuals to take specific action steps to stay healthy and prevent the spread of the virus, such as staying home when sick, testing […]
Treasurer Davis Sworn In For Second Term
Surrounded by family, friends, and staff, State Treasurer Colleen Davis was sworn in for her second term this morning. Deputy Attorney General Jason Staib, legal counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer administered the Oath of Office. “It is my honor and privilege to serve the people of Delaware,” Davis said. “Over the past […]
Delaware Contributes Youth Overdose Death Data for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Report
DOVER, DE (Jan. 3, 2023) – Through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS), Delaware was recently among 47 states to contribute data to the CDC’s Dec. 16, 2022, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, titled “Drug Overdose Deaths Among Persons Aged 10-19 Years – United States, July 2019-December 2021.” The Division of Public Health (DPH) utilizes SUDORS to track available trends and characteristics of […]
Governor Carney Announces Transformative Seaford Economic Development Project
Watch the video. SEAFORD, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined local officials, business leaders, and community members to announce a transformative economic development project in the City of Seaford. A combination of private and public investment will fund the redevelopment of the Nylon Capital Shopping Center into a multi-purpose community facility that includes […]
