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25th Breast Cancer Update to focus on access, advances

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will offer its 25th Annual Breast Cancer Update virtually April 19. “As someone who has

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Winter 2023 COVID-19 surge far lower than 2022

The number of post-holiday COVID-19 cases is dramatically down this year than it was last January 13, 2023

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Delaware flu cases plateau, but will holidays trigger rise?

The week after the state announced the first flu death of the season, the number December 22, 2022

Here’s how Del. hospitals focus on underserved communities

TidalHealth Nanticoke purchased mobile medical vans to take healthcare services to hard-to-reach communities. Beebe Healthcare started a monkeypox vaccination program
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Delaware to close Curative COVID-19 test sites

Delaware’s COVID-19 testing partner Curative Inc. will not renew its contract with the state when it expires in two weeks.
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Winter viruses & kids: Difficulty breathing? Seek help

Delaware’s public health agency already has identified 4,274 lab-confirmed cases of influenza — significantly more than the entire 2021-2022 flu
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ChristianaCare lifts COVID-19 visitation restrictions

ChristianaCare has lifted its COVID-19 visitation restrictions at its hospitals. The company’s mask mandate will remain in place. In a
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COVID, flu, RSV case rise could mean holiday tripledemic

As the number of cases of three winter respiratory viruses rise sharply in Delaware, state officials on Monday asked
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General Assembly to hold virtual forum on lead in schools

The General Assembly will hold a public forum next week focused on the recent discovery of lead in the water
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New online dashboard lets you track flu data

Delaware’s state health agency launched an online dashboard Wednesday to track weekly and seasonal influenza data, including positive cases, hospitalizations,
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There is no right or wrong way to be a breast cancer survivor

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) offers many different services designed to help those who have survived breast cancer but also
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Delaware may face ‘tripledemic’ of COVID, flu, RSV cases

If you are sick, stay home. That’s the big message behind the state’s announcement Friday that Delaware could face
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Kowalko to file bill allowing retirees to choose health plan

State Rep. John Kowalko on Friday unveiled a bill that will allow retirees to choose between the state’s
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State confirms first flu case for 2022-23 season

Note: A previous version of this story said a child also had the flu, but the Division of Public
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Delaware hospitals gave away $978M in FY 2020

Delaware’s hospitals and health system provided nearly $978 million in community benefit spending during Fiscal Year 2020, according to
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State Narcan kits add strips so users can test for fentanyl

The state is starting to include fentanyl test strips in the Narcan kits it gives away, enabling a person who
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State partners up to vaccinate even more for monkeypox

The state will expand access to monkeypox vaccine Monday, Aug. 22, and focus on reaching those who are most likely
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ChristianaCare drops out of deal to buy Crozer Health

ChristianaCare’s plans to expand into the Philly area have blown up. The Wilmington health care system announced Thursday that it
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DBCC’s Yes2Health program promotes wellness for all

Along with promoting early detection of cancer, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition also offers programs that can benefit those
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State expands access to monkeypox vax after finding 5 new cases

Five new cases of monkeypox have been identified in Delaware. To date, there have been 11 cases identified in the
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Black doulas aim to reduce ethnic birth disparities

Adrienne Dawson’s breathing was becoming erratic and panicky as her contractions increased while she labored last month with her
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3 new cases of monkeypox found in Delaware

A 42-year-old Kent County man and two New Castle County men, 19 and 24, have become the fourth, fifth and
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2 new cases of monkeypox found in Delaware

A 46-year-old Sussex County man and a 25-year-old Kent County man have become the second and third person
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New Castle man tests positive for monkeypox

A 41-year-old New Castle County man tested positive for the monkeypox virus this week. It’s the state’s first case of
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Smyrna cat tests positive for rabies

A stray cat in the Smyrna Landing Road area in Kent County has been diagnosed with rabies. Two people
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EPA PUBLIC NOTICE: Halby Chemical Co. Superfund review

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing the cleanup that was conducted at the Halby Chemical Co. Superfund
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2 companies to join Highmark in offering marketplace plans

For the first time since 2017, Delawareans this year will have more than one company’s plans to choose from
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COVID-19 vaccines for kids 6 months to 5 years ready in Del.

Delaware’s pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines for ages 6 months through 5 years old were expected to start arriving Monday, June 20.
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Carney calls up National Guard to staff state home for disabled

Gov. John Carney on Sunday issued an executive order asking members of the Delaware National Guard who are healthcare
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With COVID cases rising, Public Health recommends masking indoors

The number of daily COVID-19 cases has risen in the last month from 157 per day to 547, the
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Public Health: Don’t make, use homemade baby formula

The Delaware Division of Public Health on Tuesday warned parents worried about finding enough baby formula for their children
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Beebe Specialty Surgical Hospital in Rehoboth ready for first patient

Damp, chilly weather couldn’t diminish the enthusiasm of the group that gathered Thursday in Beebe Healthcare’s new Specialty Surgical
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Delaware’s top doctor to step down

Dr. Karryl Rattay will leave her post as director of the Delaware Division of Public Health on June 30. Rattay
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Here’s how to ditch expired, unused medicine Saturday

Delaware residents can discard their expired or unused medications — as well as needles — Saturday between 10
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COVID cases, hospitalizations rise about 50% in last month, still low

The daily average number of COVID-19 cases in Delaware has risen by 50% in the last month, but is still
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State launches one-stop shop for COVID testing, treatment

The Delaware Division of Public Health on Thursday announced the launch of the COVID-19 test-to-treat program. The program is aimed
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State: Students should be tested for COVID after spring break

With COVID-19 cases rising again, the state Division of Public Health and Department of Education are asking parents
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Kent woman becomes state’s first flu death of 21-22 season

The Department of Public Health announced the first flu death of the year Tuesday. A 54-year-0ld Kent County woman became
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New CostAware site compares bills for state hospital services, stays

A new state website compares the average costs for different kinds of services at Delaware hospitals, based on actual
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Drop in COVID-19 cases, federal money means changes in Delaware

As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decline in Delaware, the state is shifting its weekly stats update
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Avian flu confirmed on New Castle County poultry farm

A case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed on a Kent County commercial broiler farm. Following
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Bones drops 21 in homecoming game

Nah’Shon Bone Hyland after hitting a 3 pointer against the 76ers photo courtesy of ESPN Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland dropped 21
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DPH will text you if you test positive for COVID-19

The Delaware Division of Public Health now plans to text you if you have COVID-19. The DPH Contact Tracing Team
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Purdue Pharma agrees to new opioid settlement after Delaware, other states appeal

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family could pay up to $6 billion for the OxyContin maker’s role in the deadly
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2022 Mini Medical School encourages active participation in health

ONLINE MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE EACH THURSDAY IN MARCH. PHOTO BY TIMA MIROSHNICHENKO/PEXELS. Whether you’d like
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No Delaware hospitals plan to lift mask mandates soon

Delaware hospital still require face masks to work or visit there. The hospitals issued a press release Tuesday
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Three mental health bills filed in General Assembly

Lawmakers have filed a package of bills in the General Assembly aimed at addressing Delawareans’ mental health issues. House Bill
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Vials speak to first responders when you can’t

Vials of Life are available at New Castle County libraries. Photo by Ken Mammarella A refrigerator magnet and
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Carney ends weekly COVID briefings, but not vaccine, booster push

DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik said the state will now shift to living with the COVID-19 virus. As the number
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ChristianaCare to acquire Crozer Health, 4 hospitals

ChristianaCare announced Friday morning that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Crozer Health from Prospect Medical Holdings.
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Food Bank of Delaware to host drive-thru food pantry in each county

Photo courtesy of Food Bank of Delaware. The Food Bank of Delaware will host drive-thru mobile pantries in each Delaware
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DEMA gets $85.6 million from FEMA for COVID testing, reporting

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency announced Thursday that $85.6 million in federal funds have been made available for reimbursement of
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USGS finds PFAS in untreated well water throughout Delaware

The U.S. Geological Survey announced Wednesday that forever chemicals known as PFAS have been found in untreated well water throughout
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Dem. bill would guarantee health insurance for undocumented children

Left: Rep. Krista Griffith, D-Fairfax. Right: Sen. Sarah McBride, D-Wilmington North. Democratic lawmakers plan to file a bill in the
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Delaware mask mandate to expire Friday, Feb. 11

Gov. Carney’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire Friday, Feb. 11/Getty Images Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire at
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Highmark clients can get free COVID-19 tests at pharmacies

Abbott Laboratories’ home COVID-19 testing kit is among those available at area drug stores, when in stock. People who
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DBCC’s Young Survivors in Action promotes meditation and meaningful activity during and after breast cancer treatments

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) understands that every breast cancer survivor needs methods for staying upbeat, healthy and motivated. This
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in Delaware

The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued to decline this week in Delaware. As of Thursday, Jan. 27,
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Bayhealth to require vaccines for all staff

by Terry Rogers Bayhealth is now requiring all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine under new federal regulations
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Medical aid in dying bill narrowly advances to House floor

A bill to allow mentally competent adult patients with terminal illnesses to request a prescription for life-ending medications was narrowly
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Cannabis edibles to debut in Delaware in weeks

The First State Compassion cannabis kitchen team at the company’s new facility in Wilmington. A Delaware-based medical marijuana company that
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New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations seem to plateau in Delaware

New COVID-19 cases in Delaware seem to have plateaued and maybe even dropped a bit, Gov. John Carney said
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Increasing numbers of vaccinated Delawareans are getting COVID, state stats show

The numbers of people who are fully vaccinated and still contract COVID-19 and who end up in the hospital have
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State, FEMA to open COVID testing drive-thru in Delaware City

This was a mass vaccination event at the Delaware City DMV last year; starting Monday, FEMA will be doing mass
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Seaford mayor pushes back against AG’s fetal remains lawsuit

Seaford Mayor David Genshaw says the ordinance has nothing to do with a woman’s right to get an abortion. Delaware
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DBCC hosts 24th Annual Breast Cancer Update

by Terry Rogers DBCC will hold their 24th Annual Breast Cancer Update on February 23 in a virtual format
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Hospitalizations skyrocket to 692 as COVID-19 surge continues

Delaware continues to set COVID-19 records, this week in hospitalizations with 692 people admitted. The state has been routinely
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State OKs vaccine boosters for ages 12 to 15

The Delaware Division of Public Health on Thursday said that those aged 12 to 15 may be given booster
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Some patients being transferred to nursing homes will be COVID-positive

On average, one out of every four Delawareans who tests for COVID-19 is testing positive, Gov. John Carney said during
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Del. health department marks 100,000 substance abuse treatment referrals

Katy L. Pack/Getty Images The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has surpassed a milestone of 100,000 Delawareans to
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State hit 3,381 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Delaware saw 3,381 new positive cases Wednesday after all the reports were in, the Delaware Division of Public Health
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Gov. Carney declares state of emergency over omicron wave

Delaware will be under a state of emergency effective Jan. 3, 2022. (Getty Images/Kameleon007) Gov. John Carney on Thursday declared
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Carney sets COVID briefing Thursday; no plans for mass testing

DHSS released this photo Wednesday afternoon showing a long line for testing at Caesar Rodney High School. As COVID-19 cases
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State adopts CDC’s shorter isolation, quarantine time for COVID

The Division of Public Health announced Tuesday it will match CDC guidelines that reduce the time that people should
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Delaware sees 1,000+ new COVID-19 cases four days in a row

Delaware broke its all-time record for new daily cases of COVID-19. One day later, it broke the record again. Photo
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Delaware breaks record for new daily COVID-19 cases

Delaware set a new record for new daily cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, with 1,393 reported. The previous state
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Ørsted’s Skipjack 2 offshore wind project given the green light

Photo courtesy of Ørsted. The Maryland Public Service Commission has selected Danish multinational power company Ørsted’s Skipjack Wind 2 for
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No immediate plans to bring back mask mandate, Carney says

Gov. John Carney said booster shots will be essential to lessening the impact of a COVID winter surge. Gov. John
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Digital vaccine cards now come with convenient QR code

Photo by Seb_ra/Getty Images. Individuals vaccinated in Delaware will now have access to a QR code when downloading their COVID-19
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Delaware confirms 4 cases of Omicron; 1,079 new COVID cases Friday

The Delaware Division of Public Health has found first four cases of the Omicron variant among Delaware residents, it announced
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State launches number housebound can call to be vaccinated at home

Delaware has started a service that allow those who can’t travel to be vaccinated at home. The state of Delaware
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Delaware COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations jump; still no Omicron

The number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Delaware has risen to 603.9, up dramatically from 432.9 last week.
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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Georgetown

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Georgetown. Photo by Richard Burton/Pexels A raccoon has tested positive for
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State closes Millsboro home tattoo parlor; warns customers to be checked

A Millsboro home tattooing parlor has been closed. File photo by Pexels. The state has ordered a Millsboro
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COVID update: Still no Omicron; no indoor mask mandate planned

It’s just a matter of time before the Omicron variant of COVID-19 shows up in Delaware, state officials say.
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Live a healthier lifestyle with Yes2Health

DBCC’s Yes2Health program can help you live a healthier lifestyle by Terry Rogers Yes2Health, a free community health outreach
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COVID cases, hospitalizations rise; no Omicron yet detected

Fears of a COVID-19 winter surge in Delaware seem to be validated by quickly escalating numbers of new
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Another winter surge? Delaware COVID cases, deaths rise

The number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Delaware continued to rise in the last week, but hospitalizations
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Student mask mandate extended; testing programs set for December

The state Division of Public Health will start a testing program designed to keep kids who were exposed to COVID
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ChristianaCare exercise routine tested at UD used by Rams, Ravens

ChristianaCare physical therapists Brian Catania, second from left, and Travis Ross, far right, have trained the Baltimore Ravens staff in
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Paid medical leave won’t place onerous burden on business, sponsor says

Sen. Sarah McBride, center, leads a panel discussing the benefits of a proposed medical leave act. A bill to give
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State says all over 18 and older need COVID-19 booster shots

With Thanksgiving arriving, the state has recommended people get tested before gathering with others from another household or from out
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Permanent school mask mandate is on hold – for now

Some interpreted a DOE regulation to mean masks would be permanently required in schools. Photo by Rodnae Productions on Pexels.
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Children ages 5-11 now eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Children ages 5 through 11 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine in Delaware. Photo courtesy of
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Beebe to hold job fairs in Lewes and Dover

Photo courtesy of Beebe Healthcare. Beebe Healthcare is planning two job fairs in November in Lewes and Dover. The Lewes
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Kent woman diagnosed with West Nile; state’s third case this year

The Delaware Division of Public Health has announced that an 87-year-old Kent County woman has become infected with West Nile virus.
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It’s open enrollment time on Del. Health Insurance Marketplace

Photo by Nguyễn Hiệp on Unsplash Enrollment is now open for 2022 health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and
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Del. announces first 2 cases of flu and encourages vaccines

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Delaware today announced the season’s first confirmed cases of influenza: a Kent County child under age 5,
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Number of COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Delaware

The average daily number of new cases of COVID-19 in Delaware dropped by 50 in the last week,
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Booster shots OK’d for all vaccine brands, and they can be mixed

The Delaware Division of Public Health on Friday said that vaccine provided can begin giving booster shots for all three
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

Delaware will hold its 21st Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. (Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash) Delawareans looking to
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Most COVID-19 numbers continue to fall

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Delaware dropped by more than 10% in the last week. Even so,
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Delaware sees more reports of rabid animals because state is testing more

Another Delaware skunk was diagnosed with rabies Friday. Photo by Bryan Padron. When the state announced Friday that it
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New Delaware COVID-19 cases levels off; other stats rise

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Delaware remain steady, but deaths rose dramatically last week, partly
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Want to drive Monster Mile? Get a vaccine there Oct. 16-17

Photo from Dover International Speedway If you’ve ever dreamed of driving around the Monster Mile, the Delaware Division of
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Fewer masks = more colds. Be tested to be sure what you have

Health officials say anyone with an upper respiratory infection should be tested to see whether it’s COVID-19. Photo by
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Highmark rebates 5.1% of health insurance premiums

(Delaware Live photo) The check from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is really in the mail. And it’s
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Delaware COVID cases, hospitalizations level off in last week

The number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Delaware has leveled off in the last week. The seven-day average
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations drop a bit during last week

The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations dropped slightly in the last week as the CDC said 78%
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Delaware tells vaccine providers to give booster doses to those eligible

The Delaware Division of Public Health on Friday told the state’s vaccine providers they can begin administering booster doses
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Delaware COVID-19 cases rise as FDA recommends booster vaccines for some

The number of Delaware’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, even as vaccinations do. Delaware is now seeing
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Cat found near Battery Park tests positive for rabies

Delaware Public Health officials say a rabid cat has been found near Battery Park in Old New Castle. Photo by
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State sees highest number of daily COVID cases since January

Delaware reported 665 new COVID-19 cases Friday, the highest daily total since January. Even so, the number of new cases,
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Rabid deer found on residential property near Rehoboth Bayside outlets

The state is warning anyone who may have had contact with a deer now diagnosed as rabid to contact their
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99% of Delaware’s new COVID-19 cases that can be genotyped are Delta

Delawareans now can print out their COVID-19 vaccine records and those of their children. As COVID-19 cases, deaths and
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UD to require proof of vaccine or negative test for visitors to attend events

The University of Delaware will begin requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests to attend any UD event, starting
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Kent County man first Delawarean with West Nile infection since 2018

For the first time since 2018, West Nile virus has been found a Delaware human. A 69-year-old Kent
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Doctor who sat on COVID-19 alt medicine panel leaves Beebe

Dr. Adam Brownstein, pictured at Monday’s panel, parted ways with Beebe Healthcare Tuesday. A Milford doctor who sat on
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‘Unauditable’ Lewes nursing home can’t find former owner’s records

The new owners of The Moorings say they can’t find records pf $1.1 million from the facility when it was
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$1.9 million headed to Delaware to help people navigate Affordable Care

Westside Family Healthcare will hire 12 new navigators to help people in every county get health insurance. Photo by Jeff
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Fueled by Delta, Delaware’s COVID cases continue to surge

Delaware’s COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to rapidly rise with more than 354 new cases a day, as
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State starts breaking COVID-19 case data down by vaccination status

As Delaware’s daily new COVID-19 cases top 300, the Department of Public Health now is breaking down data according
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Nemours doc predicts surge after schools open; test materials to run out

While COVID-19 usually causes mild cases in children, it can cause serious illness or death and there is no way
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State to mandate masks in all schools, state facilities; more rules to come

Delaware will require all school teachers, students and staff to wear masks indoors, even for sports. Gov. John
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Hundreds gather to protest ChristianaCare’s vaccine mandate

More than 350 people gathered on Churchman’s Road Saturday in front of ChristianaCare’s sign, and more were arriving by the
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New COVID-19 cases continue climb as Delta variant spreads

Many libraries say they are out of the Abbott at-home COVID-19 test kits that they were giving away this week.
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Nemours is 3rd health system to require employees be vaccinated

Nemours Children’s Health System, which operates A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, has become the third healthcare network in
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UD, WilmU, DelTech to require students to wear face masks in fall

The University of Delaware, Wilmington University and Delaware Technical Community College have changed their face mask policies for
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Wawa asks customers to mask up when entering stores

This Milford Wawa sign asks all customers to wear mask inside the store. Photo by Bryan Shupe Wawa has
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State urges unvaccinated to take shots to protect economy, schools

As the number of COVID-19 cases rise dramatically, Delaware officials on Thursday asked the unvaccinated to be immunized to
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As Delta cases rise, Carney sets COVID-19 press conference Thursday

This Abbott Laboratories at-home COVID-19 test kit is available at Delaware libraries. With COVID-19 cases once again shooting up
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State tells unvaccinated people to test weekly; testing kits now at libraries

This Abbott Laboratories at-home COVID-19 test kit is available at Delaware libraries. The state of Delaware is recommending that unvaccinated
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Mom’s efforts to change law means homeschooled kids get more services

Three years ago, as their daughter was about to enter kindergarten, Megan and Buddy Willey learned young Caroline
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Guard offering free medical, dental, eye exams in Dover through Sunday

The National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training programwill offer medical, dental, optometric and mental health exams for free in Dover.
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New COVID-19 case numbers rise sharply as Delta variant dominates

The number of new COVID-19 cases has risen from an average of about 20 on June 20 to about
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ChristianaCare to require staff vaccinations; only system so far to do it

Christiana Care will require all employees to be vaccinated. Delaware’s largest healthcare network has provided employees an ultimatum: be
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Carney hasn’t made any decisions after CDC’s mask flip-flop

Delaware Gov. John Carney is studying this week’s Centers for Disease Control recommendation that everyone wear masks indoors in
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West Nile virus found in Delaware chickens infected by mosquitoes

West Nile virus has been found in Delaware chickens, infected by mosquitoes. West Nile virus has popped up in
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New daily COVID-19 cases more than double in the last four weeks

The number of COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta variant has allowed cases to double in a month. Thanks
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State pays $15 million for COVID testing company to work with schools

A new program will check teaches and students for COVID-19, even if they don’t have symptoms. Delaware will pay
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Public Health: Delta variant is dominant strain of virus in Delaware

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is causing a rising number of cases. The COVID-19 delta variant is now the
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Dover woman supports others diagnosed with breast cancer

Purnima Dixit now helps other women who received the same devastating breast cancer diagnosis she did Diagnosed with breast
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State officials blame Delta variant for rise in COVID-19 cases

The number of COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta variant jumped last week. State officials blamed the Delta variant
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State warns people not to forage in Sussex because of deadly hemlock

The stem of the poisonous hemlock plant, with purple spots The Delaware Department of Agriculture has warned Sussex
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Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) celebrates 30 years

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) began in 1991 as a small group of community volunteers, led by Maureen
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State will keep visitation rules in place at long-term care facilities

Long-term care facilities will continue to follow state mask, visiting guidelines after the COVID-19 emergency order is lifted. Photo by
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Delaware records no COVID-19 deaths in last 7 days

While Delaware’s percentage of new positive COVID-19 tests continues to drift up, vaccinations do, too. The Delaware Division of
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One Delawarean diagnosed with Listeria, likely from ready-to-eat food

Photo by Roger Brown of Pexels A Delaware resident has been diagnosed with a case of Listeria, which
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Delaware COVID-19 cases drift up a bit; vaccines up, too

The state’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard for Wednesday. Delaware’s COVID-19 numbers have crept up slightly in the last 10
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Rabid skunk caught in Newark; 2 being treated for exposure

The state Public Health department is warning people in a certain section of Newark about a rabid skunk. Photo by
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Delaware hits 70% vaccination mark before Fourth of July

Gov. John Carney and the state’s top public health officer on Thursday hailed Delaware hitting the federal goal of 70%
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Carney ends weekly press conferences about COVID-19

In Gov. John Carney’s last weekly COVID-19 press briefing, state officials announced that the average life expectancy has gone
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State narrows gap between stats and Fourth of July vaccination goal

Delaware is sitting at 69.8% of the eligible population vaccinated. Delaware is thisclose to making its Fourth of
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Wilmington gears up for heat warning. Here’s the details

City pools and spray parks will be open and the city is given away fans to senior citizens to
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COVID numbers skitter around as vaccinations rise to 69.3% of eligible

Delaware’s average of new positive cases dropped to 20.6%, a full 10 percentage points down from last week,
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Carney unsure state can meet July vaccination goal; will end weekly COVID pressers

Gov. John Carney said Tuesday that he’s optimistic but not sure the state can vaccinate enough Delawareans before
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No deaths from COVID-19 reported in last week; where to be tested, vaccinated

Delaware’s COVID-19 new cases, percentage of cases testing positive and hospitalizations all continue to fall, as the state widens ways
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Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – June 10, 2021

Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom. From here, you can scroll through
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Friday’s COVID-19 numbers illustrate continuing decline in COVID-19 cases

And the good news keeps coming. On Friday, 51 people were hospitalized in Delaware because of COVID-19. And only
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General Assembly eases restrictions, allowing 25 people in gallery for sessions

A few members of the public will be allowed to sit in the gallery during General Assembly Sessions. With
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VA will vaccinate veterans’ 12- to 17-year-old children

The Va will begin vaccinating teens Monday at its Wilmington campus on Kirkwood Highway. The Wilmington VA Medical Center
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Republican bill would stop UD, DSU, DelTech requiring vaccines

A bill filed by a Millsboro Republican would stop state agencies from requiring vaccines. File photo. A Republican representative has
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Delaware’s vaccine goal in June: Adding 17,000 more people

Delaware wants to vaccinate 17,000 people between now and July 4 to meet the goal President Joe Biden
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With COVID cases lowest since August, first DE WINS! drawing Monday

The state has shifted from mass vaccination events to smaller focused ones at festivals and gatherings. The average of
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State vaccine campaign will use prizes, drawing for $302,000

Delaware is upping the ante to get people vaccinated as case rates continue to drop. On Tuesday, the state
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Number of new COVID-19 cases drop as first Indian variant identified

Delaware is offering free rides to Public Health clinics for vaccination appointments
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Carney to Delawareans: Get vaccine or wear mask

‘We’re not going to be in the business of asking people for so-called vaccine passports,’ the governor said, ‘so we
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Carney ties jobless benefits to seeking a job, starting June 12

‘Folks need to take that step and start looking for jobs,’ the governor said. ‘That will be part of the
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COVID-19 stats continue decline as vaccinations rise

344,780 Delawareans, or 44.4% of the eligible population, are fully vaccinated as of Friday a.m.
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Carney: Mask mandate ending Friday

Gov. John Carney on Friday announced that – effective Friday, May 21 – the State of Delaware will lift its
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Restaurants’ new focus: Will Carney follow CDC, remove indoor mask mandate

Carney’s spokesman said the governor’s team is reviewing implications of CDC’s new guidance
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Vaccinated Grotto Pizza workers to get $25 gift card

‘We feel it’s our social responsibility to invest in incentivizing our staff to get the COVID-19 shot,’ said Jeff Gosnear,
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A.I. duPont Hospital becomes Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

The system has designated hospital, Nemours mansion and gardens as Alfred I. du Pont campus.
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Delaware opens 4 new vaccine sites, for walk-ups or appointments

Del;aware is shifting its vaccine policy from mass events to many smaller events where people are already gathering
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Here’s where to be tested for COVID-19 this week

While the number of new COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths are dropping as total vaccinations rise, the state is still
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As COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths decline, state stops vaccine waiting list

State health officials said vaccines are so widely available now that its own system is no longer needed.
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UD requires student vaccinations; DSU requires them for all

Also the latest from Beebe School of Nursing, Delaware Technical Community College, Goldey-Beacom College and Wilmington University
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Iconic Rehoboth Beach venue reopening Saturday

Funland Rehoboth won’t be using its little green tickets this year, but it will be operating.
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COVID cases continue decline; state opens walk-up vaccine sites this weekend

Sites in Dover and Wilmington will offer walk-up/drive-up vaccines Saturday or Sunday
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Rabid stray cat found near Four Seasons Parkway, Route 896 in Newark

2 people are being treated for exposure; state is looking for others who might have had contact
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As COVID case rates slow a bit, state outlines 4-prong plan to help students catch up

The Delaware Department of Education has a four-prong plan to help kids catch up in school, Education Secretary
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Carney: Athletes can take off masks; restaurants can serve outdoor tables of 10

The governor also abandoned many of the cleaning protocols in public spaces like eateries and schools.
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State will keep health board that OKs new services, but make it advisory only

The committee also asked for utilization surveys and that the board provide quarterly progress reports.
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Here’s where to find COVID testing the week of April 26

The state offers plenty of choices, including three University of Delaware testing sites in one week.
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Delaware native helps frustrated Americans quickly find vaccines

‘People were banging their heads against the wall, and there was no need to bottleneck with an unusable user interface,’
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After loud rally, silent protestors stand in view during virtual hearing

The Patriots for Delaware protestors want Legislative hall reopened to the public.
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COVID-19 case, hospitalization surge ranks Delaware 5th in nation

COVID variants, believed to be more infectious, are playing a role in the rise of Delaware cases.
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Delaware passes 100,000 COVID-19 cases

The number of variant cases continue to rise, but the state only tested 92 samples last week.
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Delaware House to return to Legislative Hall for hybrid April 29 session

Republicans in the legislature last week issued a press release calling for a return to in-person meetings.
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Carney: No new restrictions; hopes rise in new cases will slow

State officials urged people to continue to be tested and to sign up for vaccinations
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Delaware opens vaccine pipeline, but says it will follow federal pause on J&J shot

Also, Division of Public Health announced it will stop using Johnson & Johnson vaccine for the time being
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New COVID cases drop a bit; state will delay some mass vaccination events

As of Friday, 544,615 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given to Delawareans
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DIAA lacked quorum for mask vote, but approves new football playoff structure

The DIAA board can call an emergency meeting and try to pass a new mask rule before the Board of
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Republican legislators say it’s time to return to in-person hearings, session

They say between vaccination efforts and the 90,000 people who have had COVID-19, meetings can be held safely.
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22,000-plus people 16 and over have signed up for vaccine registry

With new COVID cases rising, Carney said masks will continue to be required and indoor dining limits will not be
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Parents, others upset DIAA can’t quickly OK dropping masks

Even if the DIAA could quickly change its mask rules, it would still have to be approved by the Department
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Living donor awareness event Tuesday at Logan House

The standard treatment Matt Hall had relied on for years is no longer enough to keep his kidneys functioning.
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New VA clinic in Dover will expand services for Kent, Sussex veterans

The new clinic has 18 primary care rooms, 12 mental health rooms, five specialty rooms and three women’s health rooms.
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With a rising number of COVID-variants spreading, state urges testing, compliance

Delaware testing czar A.J. Schall said state will test any resident as well as travelers and spring breakers at no
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State to open vaccinations April 6 to 16 and older; VA expands to all vets, families

While waitlists will be open for pharmacy and state events, doctors are asked to focus only on those with underlying
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1,000 more surf tags to go on sale as state introduces new off-peak surf permits

Off-peak permits only can be used Mondays through Fridays June 1 through Sept. 3, except holidays., then all the time
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Carney allows more at outdoor events, but does not increase restaurant capacity

Spectators at sporting events are no longer limited to just two people per player.
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New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise as state says it’s found 49 variant cases

Most of the variant cases were found in adults and in New Castle County
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State updates guidelines for visiting long-term care facilities

Delaware has issued new guidelines for reopening visitation at long-term care facilities that say indoor visits should
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Votes to kill, keep state health board both fail in sunset committee

Two committee members said they had been flooded with notes from the public saying the HRB should be abolished.
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Bill to decriminalize marijuana, set up legal sales heads out of first committee

Opponents said the bill needed more work in many areas and would kill the medical marijuana business.
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Carney leery of reopening as COVID cases rise slightly; lots more J&J vaccine on way

The state opens vaccine registry to those 50-plus and official says it’s most efficient way to get vaccine
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Bottoms up! Bill to allow takeout alcohol sales into 2022 awaits Carney’s signature

Allowing the sales, and outdoor tables to stay, are ways of helping restaurants rebuild from COVID shutdowns, restrictions
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New COVID cases numbers flatten, deaths decrease as vaccine sprint continues

Delaware’s number of new COVID-19 cases flattened out in recent weeks and the number of deaths has
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Bill to strip state of ability to force vaccinations, quarantines, isolations killed in committee

The state’s right to enforce public health is based on 1905 U.S. Supreme Court case considered a legal landmark
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What to do, expect when you go hunting for a COVID-19 vaccine in Delaware

The best simple advice is to register with the biggest suppliers, because you’ll need an account to schedule and maybe
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Delaware to open vaccines Wednesday to all over 50; and those 16-64 with underlying conditions

The new rules also will allow caretakers of people who have underlying conditions to be vaccinated.
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County, UD team up to track COVID in sewage; start hunt for variants

The process that New Castle County, CEWER use also has been used to check sewage for alcohol and narcotic drugs.
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COVID cases continue decline; vaccinations rise; state still wants people tested

As of Friday morning, 303,568 doses of the vaccine have been administered in Delaware.
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Vaccinations help give diners an appetite for eating out again

Consumer confidence is growing, and one restaurateur says the state mood is becoming more positive
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About 120 people attend Monday rally in Dover demanding schools open

‘We believe that based on science it’s time to reopen our schools—fully,’ said Lisa McCulley, founder of Stand Up Delaware.
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ChristianaCare plans to create pediatric center

‘Plans are not final yet for the Pediatric Care Center at the Center for Women’s & Children’s Health,’ a spokesman
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With cases down, vaccine up, state officials face questions about opening up

Carney said the state will need to study the data before deciding whether to open up more.
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Yorklyn photographer focuses on medically complex families

Ana Yevonishon is able to devote the time to the free family sessions because other clients sponsor them.
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State to ramp up vaccines for teachers, has given 253,535 doses of vaccine

253,535 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered as of Friday, the state said.
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Lewes hypnotherapist to hawk her therapy dough on ‘Shark Tank’ Friday

Nancy Rothner taped the episode in September, but didn’t find out until three weeks ago that it will air.
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COVID-19 precautions seem to have crushed Delaware’s flu season

Wearing masks, washing hands and avoiding crowds has help Delaware residents avoid the flu.
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Legislature returns Tuesday, will keep virtual format

Legislative leaders say not enough people have been vaccinated to open Legislative Hall.
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State expects shipment of one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, maybe by week’s end

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires only one dose, unlike the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which need two doses.
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COVID cases decline; more than 200,0000 vaccines given; state continues testing

The state has created a way for people to report violations of the state’s vaccine policy
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UD ramps up restrictions designed keep COVID cases from continuing to climb

The university brought 4,000 students back to campus for spring and one of the new rules says they are not
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State opens FEMA site for second doses to all vaccinated before Jan. 30; must register today for Friday slots

Those getting shots earlier in the week said the FEMA event is quick and only took about 40 minutes to
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Advocates ask Delaware to prioritize vaccines for Type 1 diabetes

‘I’m getting lots of different answers,” Kathy Butler McDermott said. ‘But not ‘We got it covered.’ Nobody’s saying that.’
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Feds tell Delaware it must offer school testing this spring, but offer options

The testing could take place after schools open in fall of 2021, when more students are expected to be back
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Delaware maps out plan to distribute vaccine equitably to the underserved

The plan even embraces a mobile vaccination bus called the “Vax Machine,” which make rounds of community sites.
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State opens second-dose slots for residents who got 1st shot anywhere before Jan. 23

Also, 2,000 people vaccinated Jan. 30 at the Chase Center are being contacted to schedule their second there Feb. 27.
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Both hospitalizations and new cases of COVID-19 continue to fall; where to be tested next week

30 state pop-up testing sites are scheduled, with the most in New Castle County
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Carney raises indoor limits for businesses, exercise classes

The limit for private indoor gatherings, such as dinner and birthday parties, remains at 10 people.
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Nemours’ new kosher kitchen illustrates how businesses seek to be culturally competent

Hospital staff members are also trained on understanding and caring for patients who observe different faiths.
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She found a lump in her breast after running marathon. Now she urges others to trust process of their treatment.

‘Trust the doctor and trust the treatment plan that they prepared is what’s best for you, and trust that process
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Bad weather postpones start of 2nd-dose clinic in Dover

The appointment-only operation at Dover International Speedway will open at 11 a.m. Sunday and run at least through Feb. 25.
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COVID numbers improve, more kids in classrooms, but vaccine supply remains issue

A new change: The state says people should return to the place they got their first shot to get their
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Updated bill to legalize marijuana sales heads toward General Assembly

Among changes: micro licenses to keep out Big Marijuana, social equity licenses and preventing sales of medical, recreational pot at
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FEMA to open COVID-19 vaccination center in Dover for second doses

State registration to get appointments for the FEMA clinic will open online at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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As COVID cases pop up slightly and more UK variant is found, the state wants people to be tested

6 cases of the more infectious UK strain have been found in Delaware, 4 in New Castle County and 2
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State opens second-dose registration for those in January mass vaccination events

Next week’s Curative events are aimed at people who received first dose at the Dover DMV Jan. 16-18 or at
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Central Delaware Chamber: Change rules so only those with Delaware IDs can get vaccine

Allowing out-of-state people to be vaccinated in Delaware if they have a doctor here or are clients of pharmacy is
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For first time in months, state says there are no virus hot spots

Carney reminded Delawareans to follow coronavirus mandates to ensure the safety of themselves and the community
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State opening appointments for second doses of vaccine; first doses to slow; 1C postponed

Those who attend any second-dose vaccination sites will be required to show proof of their first dose vaccination date.
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A special chance to get (maybe subsidized) health insurance

About 86% of the 25,000 Delawareans who get their health insurance through marketplace get federal tax credits.
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to decline; here’s where to be tested week of Feb. 8

Public Health also warns people not to gather for Super Bowl parties or other large gatherings.
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State raises indoor dining limit; says businesses may not charge for administering vaccine

The changes also allow youth and sports tournaments to resume, but asks anyone traveling out of state to voluntarily quarantine.
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After much frustration, primary care doctors finally start getting vaccine for patients

Dr. Christine Degnon of Lewes: ‘We’re all just ecstatic to be able to be able to take care of our
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Delaware expects vaccine shipments to rise by 22 percent; will stick with Curative

Health officials said the Curative’s testing had been doublechecked by state workers and they are confident in it.
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Delaware to expand vaccinations with focus on minority communities, hard-to-reach seniors

Minorities have only gotten 6 percent of the vaccine that has been given out, and the state is worried about
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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.
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More infectious UK COVID-19 strain found in Delaware

Those infected had traveled to a family gathering with people from states where the variant has been found.
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Delaware specifies how it will handle second doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Delaware will make sure people get a second dose of vaccine in 28 to 35 days after the first shot.
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Carney’s budget: raises for state employees; body cameras; $50 million for clean water

This budget allowed Carney to restore things like a focus on clean water that he had to drop last year
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Feet first: Middletown husband-and-wife team kicks off first-of-its-kind tech startup

Less than two years old, HX Innovations counts Adidas Golf, Under Armour and Skechers as clients for various product lines.
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Something to chew on: Newark renews Main Street Alfresco nights starting in March

With restaurants limited to 30 percent capacity indoors, warmer weather and more outdoor dining will be welcome.
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State pleads for patience as it tries to get vaccine into as many arms as possible

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations decreasing and vaccinations increasing, Delaware now faces the crisis of not having enough vaccinations
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Republican react to Carney’s State of the State: Where’s the beef, John?

The lawmakers said they wanted Carney to issue an action plan for coping with state woes, and they didn’t hear
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Carney’s State of the State: We’re going to keep on keeping on

Among other things, the governor said he wants governments to keep livestream meetings to give the public greater access.
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People must wait for second dose of COVID vaccine as state expands chances to get first shots

Vault Health will give shots to underserved seniors in Wilmington; testing giant Curative will begin giving vaccine; and hospitals and
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AmeriCorps members to help fight pandemic

This is ‘an opportunity to re-examine how we deliver health,’ U.S. Sen. Chris Coons said, noting he has five AmeriCorps
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State cases continue to decline as mass vaccinations start; here’s where to be tested

State Walgreens have given 100,000 tests to Delaware residents.
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State sends out invites to 11,500 seniors for weekend vaccinations

More than 56,000 registered to be vaccinated Wednesday. As of 3 p.m. Thursday, 73,630 requests had been made.
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Vaccine registration system gets 56,000+ signups in 8 hours; more about invitations

Invitations to weekend vaccination events in Delaware City and Georgetown will go out on Thursday.
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Here is the best link for 1B to use to register for a vaccine appointment

It’s best to access the system online, but those without computers or internet access can call the Delaware vaccine line
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State ramped up vaccinations partly to keep allocation from being cut

Q&A session answered a lot of questions about what people should expect at a mass vaccination.
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Registration for phase 1B opens Wednesday on new state site; focus on 65 and up

The state expects more people to ask for vaccine than is available, so it will triage the requests according to
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Prominent Democrat among those vaccinated Friday in Wilmington

Vaccine site personnel were authorized to call some people over 65 to get shots, and that allowed some uninvited people
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State opens vaccines to 1b, is creating appointment system; test at Salesianum included senior groups

People who got vaccines and weren’t supposed to Saturday in Dover has led the state to create system so people
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If your mask fogs your glasses, then it’s not fitting correctly, UD researchers say

UD engineers 3D printed a face, nose, mouth and esophagus to tests face masks.
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Covid. Plastic bag ban. And NOW you’re remodeling my grocery store?

Also: Acme stores have stopped charging for their new plastic bags, and their paper ones are going away.
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State, New Castle County plan 35 pop-up testing sites week of Jan. 18

State health officials still want people to be tested so the virus can be tracked and breakouts can be caught.
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State passes 1,000 COVID-19 deaths; positive cases, hospitalizations high, but receding

Delaware passed a sad milestone Friday, with 1,002 people dead from the COVID-19 virus. The number of the dead
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Soon, an easier way to get help regarding suicide

‘More people will be reaching out,’ said Jennifer Smolowitz. ‘The 988 number will definitely make it easier to get the
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This is what a mass vaccination event looks like

The aerial shot looks like a frozen moment from a night-time race around a Nascar track, without stands of fans.
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UD will bring 4,000 students to campus next month; that’s triple the fall total

Only one student per dorm room will be permitted for spring; some rooms are being saved for those who must
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COVID hospitalizations hit record high in Delaware, especially Sussex County

Hospital are particularly hard hit in Sussex County, where new positive cases are rising by 50 percent in every zip
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State sets vaccine “sprint” to speed up shots, get to those not in healthcare

During an event last week at a Georgetown DMV, the state vaccinated 650 first responders and school nurses in just
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Forecaster: Pandemic restrictions will be forgotten quickly as people seek normalcy

A JPMorgan Chase economic forecaster predicts people will quickly forget the stress of pandemic restrictions and return to a
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More than 30 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites planned for week of Jan. 11

As statistics show the number of Delaware COVID-19 hospitalization high and positive cases rising in the wake of December
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Delaware announces first child has died from COVID-19

With new COVID-19 cases trending up after the December holidays, Delaware health officials have announced a child has died
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Bar, restaurant curfew ends; scholastic sports are OK

‘We are balancing the need for a healthy community and a healthy economy, but we can’t let our guard down,’
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State motor vehicle locations to extend hours on Wednesdays

All Division of Motor Vehicle buildings are operating in a reduced capacity of 30% and that may mean waiting in
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Carney says state will reassess restrictions put on restaurants, bars

Carney agreed that a philosophy of trying to put kids into classroom seats clashes with restrictions on the economy.
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State says 15,000 vaccinated, with plans to accelerate using drive-thru events

‘Logistics are more complicated over the holidays. There’s some hesitancy from staff to take the vaccine over the holidays,’
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State wants schools to return to hybrid learning on Jan. 11

‘As we have said many times, we do not believe there is a public health reason to close schools.’
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Delaware COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, death continue to rise

The state said Thursday night that 11,274 doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered.
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Here’s where to find pop-up testing the week of Jan.3

The state of Delaware has 50 pop-up sites planned for the week of Jan. 3.
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