COVID cases decline as nearly 10 percent of state is vaccinated; here’s where to be tested

Delaware has 35 pop-up testing sites set for the week of Feb. 1, and Walmart is about to start vaccinating.

With the number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations beginning to recede, Delaware has vaccinated almost 1/10 of its population and is continuing pop-up testing with 35 sites the week of Feb. 1.

The seven day average of new cases dropped to 534 as of Thursday, down hundreds of cases per day over the last month. The average of people testing positive dropped to 22.1 percent and the percentage of total tests that were positive dropped to 7.5 percent, down from last week’s 9 percent.

The state said 1,078 people have died from COVID-19, up 51 since last week.

Vaccinations

As of Friday morning, the state had administered 92,552 administered doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and had begun vaccinating teachers and others in phase 1b besides those older than 65.

Gov. John Carney said on his Facebook page that Delaware’s vaccination rate is “better than most states.”

“And we’re still working hard to expand access to this life-saving vaccine,” he said.

Delawareans 65 and older can still register for the waiting list. Delawareans without computer access can call the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-833-643-1715, and a call center operator will assist them with making the initial request.

Walmart, pharmacies and other sites also are starting to advertise that they will provide vaccine shots, but the amount of doses they receive will be controlled by the state as will who can get the shots as the state moves through its phased rollout. Most stores will not get a lot of doses.

A Walmart press release this week listed these stores as ready to inoculate: Milford at 939 N. DuPont Blvd.; Rehoboth Beach at 18922 Rehoboth Mall Blvd.; Georgetown at  4  College Park Lane; Camden at  263 Walmart Drive; and Wilmington at 1251 Centerville Road.

Walmart and Sam’s Club are expected to launch online schedulers next week, so eligible populations can sign up directly from our website. The Walmart press release said those who want to schedule an appointment should check the state health department’s website for more information.

Vaccination statistics can be found under the Vaccine Tracker dashboard at de.gov/healthycommunity.

Additional information about COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which includes a list of pharmacies and medical providers accepting public requests for vaccination, is available at de.gov/covidvaccine.

Questions can be directed to the Vaccine Call Center at 1-833-643-1715. People who are deaf or hard of hearing should call 2-1-1 or text their ZIP code to 898-211. Individuals can email their questions concerning the vaccine to [email protected].

Testing

These locations include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. Health officials say appointments are nice, but most sites are stocked for lots of extra tests, so go if you need a test.

New Castle County

• Monday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Frawley Stadium (801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington.  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Monday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hockessin United Methodist Church (7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Canby Park (Walk up only – Oak and Scott St., Wilmington)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Wilmington University Rt. 13 (320 N, Dupont Highway, New Castle)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Dickey Park (60 Madison Drive, Newark)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Middletown High School (120 Silver Lake Road, Middletown)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. – Noon and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Ave., Wilmington)  Register by calling 302-655-6187
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: St. Joseph Church (1012 N. French St., Wilmington)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital, 601 Parking Lot (601 Delaware Ave., Wilmington) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Thursday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Wilmington University Brandywine Campus (10 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Thursday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Woodlawn Library (2020 W. 9th St., Wilmington)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Thursday, Feb. 4 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Ave. Wilmington)  Register by calling 302-655-6187
• Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Delaware Park (777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Friday, Feb. 5 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Thomas Edison Charter School (Indoor walk up – 2200 Locust St., Wilmington)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: University of Delaware Laird Campus Lot No. 6 (David Hollowell Drive, Newark)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Friday, Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Ave., Wilmington)  Register by calling 302-655-6187
• Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: University of Delaware STAR Campus (540 S. College Ave., Newark)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Biblical Mission of Covenant Church of God (62 Fir Ave., Bear)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Ave., Wilmington)  Register by calling 302-655-6187

Kent County

• Monday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Caesar Rodney High School (239 Old North Road, Camden) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Clayton Fire Co. (300 East St., Clayton) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Harrington Fire Department (20 Clark St., Harrington)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hartly Fire Department (2898 Arthursville Road, Hartly)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com

Sussex County 

• Monday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Epworth UM Church (19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Monday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Woodbridge Middle School (307 S. Laws St., Bridgeville)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Ellendale Fire Department (302 Main St., Ellendale) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Laurel Elementary School (815 South, N. Central Ave, Laurel) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Indian River High School (29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Lord Baltimore Elementary (120 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Thursday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Delaware Tech Georgetown Campus – Parking Lot ‘A’ (21179 College Drive, Georgetown)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Thursday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Agape Temple Int Ministries (40 Schulze Road, Greenwood)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Rehoboth City Hall (229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center – Trailer (400 Governors Ave., Greenwood)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Lewes Fire Department – Station 2 (32198 Janice Rd, Lewes)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Blades Fire Co. (200 E. 5th St., Blades)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com

Betsy Price

Betsy Price is a Wilmington freelance writer who has 40 years of experience, including 15 at The News Journal in Delaware.