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SMYRNA (April 16, 2020)— The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is revealing six extra deaths related to coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) and is offering an update on the variety of favorable cases and recuperated individuals.
Due to system processing delays, today’s favorable case overall might make it appear that Delaware is leveling out or seeing a reduction in the everyday case count, nevertheless, that is not an accurate reflection of the situation in Delaware. The monitoring system is expected to be running usually tomorrow, and DPH anticipates seeing a significant increase in the overall variety of cases when again.
In overall, 52 Delawareans have actually died due to complications from COVID-19 Individuals who have actually died from COVID-19 varied in age from 33 to 96 years old.
The most recent deaths include individuals with underlying conditions:
– 57- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized long-term care citizen
– 72- year-old female from New Castle County, hospitalized
– 84- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized
– 71- year-old male from New Castle County
– 59- year-old female from Kent County
– 68- year-old male from Sussex County, hospitalized long-lasting care citizen
To secure individual health details, DPH will not confirm specific information about any specific case, even if other individuals or entities divulge it separately.
The most recent Delaware COVID-19 case stats, cumulatively because March 11, consist of:
– 2,075 total laboratory-confirmed cases
– New Castle County cases: 1,003
– Kent County cases: 352
– Sussex County cases: 698
– Unidentified County: 22
– Males: 944; Females: 1,129; Unknown: 2
– Age variety: 1 to 97
– Currently hospitalized: 209; Critically ill: 60( This data represents people presently hospitalized in a Delaware hospital no matter residence, and is not cumulative.)
– Delawareans recovered: 378
– 11,275 unfavorable cases *
Information are provisional and subject to alter. Information on negative cases are initial, based on negative results reported to DPH by state and business labs carrying out analysis.
As of today, there have actually been 97 positive COVID-19 cases involving long-term care centers in Delaware.
The areas and variety of deaths related to long-term care centers are:
– Little Siblings of the Poor, Newark (11)
– Milford Center, Genesis Health Care (8 )
– Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and University Hospital (2 )
– Five New Castle County long-lasting care facilities (1 death each)
– A Sussex County long-term care facility (1 death)
DPH epidemiologists are transitioning to a new data reporting system. During the transition period, not all fields (county of residence, sex) have total details.
Delaware is thinking about patients completely recovered seven days after the resolution of their symptoms. Three days after signs solve, clients are no longer needed to self-isolate in the house; nevertheless, they need to continue to practice strict social distancing for the remaining four days prior to going back to their regular daily routine.
If you are sick with any of the following symptoms, stay home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle fatigue, or digestive symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort or absence of hunger. If you are sick and require important supplies, ask somebody else to go to the supermarket or the drug store to get what you need.
If you believe you have actually been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have signs of disease, make sure to distance yourself from others, particularly susceptible populations. Older grownups and individuals of any age with major underlying medical conditions– consisting of severe heart disease, persistent lung conditions, consisting of moderate to extreme asthma, serious obesity and those who are immunocompromised, consisting of through cancer treatment– might be at higher danger for extreme illness from COVID-19
Statewide screening at standing health center screening sites require a doctor’s order or prescription to be evaluated Bayhealth clients will be pre-screened through phone without requiring to see a provider initially). In New Castle County, individuals can call ChristianaCare at 1-302-733-1000 and Sussex County locals who do not have a supplier can call the Beebe COVID-19 Screening Line at 302-645-3200
Anyone with a question about COVID-19, whether associated to medical or social service requirements, must call Delaware 2-1-1; or 7-1-1 for people who are deaf or tough of hearing, or text your POSTAL CODE to 898-211 Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
In addition, the Department of Public Health asks any Delaware healthcare, long-lasting care, residential, or other high-risk facility with concerns or issues to email: [email protected] or call the DPH Call Center at 1-866-408-1899 and press ext. 2.
Concerns can also be submitted by email at [email protected].
DPH will continue to upgrade the public as more information becomes available. For the most recent on Delaware’s action, go to de.gov/ coronavirus.
Related Topics: 2019 Unique Coronavirus, Coronavirus, COVID-19, DE Department of Public Health, public health
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SMYRNA (April 16, 2020)— The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 6 extra deaths associated with coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an upgrade on the number of positive cases and recovered people.
Due to system processing delays, today’s positive case overall may make it appear that Delaware is leveling out or seeing a decline in the daily case count, however, that is not a precise reflection of the circumstance in Delaware. The surveillance system is expected to be running generally tomorrow, and DPH anticipates seeing a significant increase in the total variety of cases when again.
In overall, 52 Delawareans have actually passed away due to issues from COVID-19 People who have actually died from COVID-19 varied in age from 33 to 96 years old.
The most current deaths include individuals with underlying conditions:
– 57- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized long-term care homeowner
– 72- year-old female from New Castle County, hospitalized
– 84- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized
– 71- year-old male from New Castle County
– 59- year-old woman from Kent County
– 68- year-old male from Sussex County, hospitalized long-lasting care local
To protect personal health information, DPH will not confirm specific info about any individual case, even if other persons or entities divulge it individually.
The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively given that March 11, consist of:
– 2,075 overall laboratory-confirmed cases
– New Castle County cases: 1,003
– Kent County cases: 352
– Sussex County cases: 698
– Unknown County: 22
– Males: 944; Women: 1,129; Unidentified: 2
– Age variety: 1 to 97
– Currently hospitalized: 209; Seriously ill: 60( This data represents individuals currently hospitalized in a Delaware hospital despite house, and is not cumulative.)
– Delawareans recuperated: 378
– 11,275 unfavorable cases *
Information are provisionary and subject to change. Information on unfavorable cases are preliminary, based on unfavorable outcomes reported to DPH by state and industrial laboratories carrying out analysis.
As of today, there have actually been 97 positive COVID-19 cases involving long-term care centers in Delaware. Twenty-seven locals of Delaware long-term care facilities have passed away from problems related to COVID-19 This is a change from the report yesterday. Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and University hospital was improperly listed as having five resident deaths; it has 2 (2) deaths among homeowners.
The areas and number of deaths associated with long-term care centers are:
– Little Sis of the Poor, Newark (11)
– Milford Center, Genesis Healthcare (8 )
– Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Health Center (2 )
– Five New Castle County long-term care centers (1 death each)
– A Sussex County long-lasting care facility (1 death)
DPH epidemiologists are transitioning to a brand-new data reporting system. Throughout the shift duration, not all fields (county of residence, sex) have complete information.
Delaware is thinking about clients fully recovered 7 days after the resolution of their symptoms. Three days after signs deal with, clients are no longer needed to self-isolate in your home; nevertheless, they need to continue to practice rigorous social distancing for the remaining four days before going back to their normal everyday routine.
If you are ill with any of the following symptoms, stay at home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle fatigue, or digestive symptoms such as throwing up, diarrhea, stomach pain or absence of cravings. If you are sick and need vital products, ask someone else to go to the grocery store or the pharmacy to get what you require.
If you believe you have been exposed to somebody with COVID-19, or have signs of health problem, make sure to distance yourself from others, particularly vulnerable populations. Older grownups and people of any age with serious hidden medical conditions– consisting of major heart disease, persistent lung conditions, including moderate to extreme asthma, severe obesity and those who are immunocompromised, consisting of through cancer treatment– may be at higher danger for severe illness from COVID-19
Statewide screening at standing health center testing sites need a physician’s order or prescription to be checked Bayhealth clients will be pre-screened by means of phone without needing to see a provider initially). In New Castle County, people can call ChristianaCare at 1-302-733-1000 and Sussex County residents who do not have a service provider can call the Beebe COVID-19 Screening Line at 302-645-3200
Anybody with a question about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service requirements, should call Delaware 2-1-1; or 7-1-1 for individuals who are deaf or difficult of hearing, or text your POSTAL CODE to 898-211 Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
In addition, the Department of Public Health asks any Delaware health care, long-term care, residential, or other high-risk center with questions or concerns to email: [email protected] or call the DPH Call Center at 1-866-408-1899 and press ext. 2.
Concerns can likewise be submitted by email at [email protected].
DPH will continue to update the general public as more information appears. For the most recent on Delaware’s reaction, go to de.gov/ coronavirus.
Related Topics: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Coronavirus, COVID-19, DE Department of Public Health, public health
Keep up to date by receiving a day-to-day digest e-mail, around twelve noon, of existing news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can register for future news updates.
