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SMYRNA (April 17, 2020)– The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 9 additional fatalities associated with coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) and is supplying an update on the number of favorable cases and recovered people.
In overall, 61 Delawareans have died due to issues from COVID-19 People who have actually died from COVID-19 varied in age from 33 to 98 years of ages.
The most current deaths all include individuals with underlying health conditions, except for one individual:
- 73- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized
- 74- year-old male from New Castle County, long-term care center
- 83- year-old male from New Castle County, long-lasting care facility
- 85- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized long-lasting care homeowner
- 90- year-old male from New Castle County, long-term care facility
- 46- year-old male from Sussex County, no recognized underlying health conditions
- 80- year-old male from Sussex County, long-lasting care facility
- 98- year-old woman from Sussex County, long-lasting care facility
- 91- year-old woman from Sussex County, long-term care center
To secure individual health information, DPH will not validate particular information about any private case, even if other persons or entities divulge it separately.
The most recent Delaware COVID-19 case data, cumulatively since March 11, consist of:
- 2,323 total laboratory-confirmed cases
- New Castle County cases: 1,100
- Kent County cases: 384
- Sussex County cases: 811
- Unknown County: 28
- Males: 1,053; Females: 1,267; Unidentified: 3
- Age range: 0 to 98
- Currently hospitalized: 224; Critically ill: 64( This information represents individuals currently hospitalized in a Delaware medical facility no matter home, and is not cumulative.)
- Delawareans recuperated: 423
- 11,694 unfavorable cases *
Data are provisionary and subject to alter. Data on unfavorable cases are preliminary, based on unfavorable outcomes reported to DPH by state and commercial labs carrying out analysis.
Since today, there have been 114 favorable COVID-19 cases including long-lasting care facilities in Delaware. Thirty-four residents of Delaware long-term care centers have actually died from issues associated with COVID-19
The locations and variety of deaths connected to long-term care centers are:
- Little Sis of the Poor, Newark (11)
- Milford Center, Genesis Health Care (11)
- Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4 )
- Atlantic Shores Rehab and Health Center (2 )
- Governor Bacon University Hospital (1 )
- Four New Castle County long-lasting care facilities (1 death each)
- A Sussex County long-lasting care center (1 death)
DPH epidemiologists are transitioning to a brand-new data reporting system. During the transition duration, not all fields (county of house, sex) have complete details.
Delaware is considering patients completely recuperated seven days after the resolution of their signs. 3 days after symptoms solve, patients are no longer required to self-isolate at home; however, they need to continue to practice rigorous social distancing for the staying 4 days prior to going back to their normal everyday regimen.
If you are sick with any of the following signs, stay home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, aching throat, muscle tiredness, or digestive signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort or absence of cravings. If you are ill and require vital supplies, ask somebody else to go to the supermarket or the drug store to get what you require.
If you think you have actually been exposed to somebody with COVID-19, or have signs of illness, make sure to distance yourself from others, particularly vulnerable populations. Older adults and people of any age with major hidden medical conditions– consisting of severe heart conditions, persistent lung conditions, consisting of moderate to extreme asthma, serious obesity and those who are immunocompromised, including through cancer treatment– might be at higher threat for severe health problem from COVID-19
Statewide screening at standing health facility testing sites require a doctor’s order or prescription to be evaluated Bayhealth patients will be pre-screened through phone without requiring to see a supplier initially). These are not walk-in screening websites. Those without a primary care provider can call the DPH Call Center Line at 1-866-408-1899 In New Castle County, individuals can call ChristianaCare at 1-302-733-1000 and Sussex County citizens who do not have a provider can call the Beebe COVID-19 Screening Line at 302-645-3200 People awaiting test results, should wait to hear back from their medical company. The DPH Call Center does not have test results.
Anyone with a concern 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 hard 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-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.
Questions can also be submitted by email at [email protected].
DPH will continue to upgrade the public as more information appears. For the current on Delaware’s action, go to de.gov/ coronavirus.
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SMYRNA (April 17, 2020)– The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is revealing 9 additional casualties related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is offering an upgrade on the variety of favorable cases and recovered individuals.
In total, 61 Delawareans have died due to issues from COVID-19 Individuals who have actually died from COVID-19 varied in age from 33 to 98 years old.
The most current deaths all include people with underlying health conditions, other than for one person:
- 73- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized
- 74- year-old male from New Castle County, long-term care center
- 83- year-old male from New Castle County, long-lasting care center
- 85- year-old male from New Castle County, hospitalized long-term care citizen
- 90- year-old male from New Castle County, long-term care center
- 46- year-old male from Sussex County, no recognized hidden health conditions
- 80- year-old male from Sussex County, long-term care facility
- 98- year-old woman from Sussex County, long-term care center
- 91- year-old woman from Sussex County, long-lasting care center
To secure individual health details, DPH will not validate particular details about any individual case, even if other persons or entities disclose it independently.
The most recent Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively because March 11, include:
- 2,323 overall laboratory-confirmed cases
- New Castle County cases: 1,100
- Kent County cases: 384
- Sussex County cases: 811
- Unidentified County: 28
- Males: 1,053; Females: 1,267; Unknown: 3
- Age range: 0 to 98
- Currently hospitalized: 224; Seriously ill: 64( This data represents people presently hospitalized in a Delaware health center regardless of house, and is not cumulative.)
- Delawareans recovered: 423
- 11,694 unfavorable cases *
Data are provisional and subject to change. Information on unfavorable cases are initial, based on negative outcomes reported to DPH by state and business laboratories performing analysis.
As of today, there have been 114 favorable COVID-19 cases involving long-term care facilities in Delaware. Thirty-four citizens of Delaware long-term care facilities have actually passed away from problems associated with COVID-19
The locations and variety of deaths connected to long-lasting care centers are:
- Little Sisters of the Poor, Newark (11)
- Milford Center, Genesis Health Care (11)
- Brandywine Nursing and Rehab Center (4 )
- Atlantic Shores Rehab and University Hospital (2 )
- Governor Bacon University Hospital (1 )
- Four New Castle County long-term care facilities (1 death each)
- A Sussex County long-lasting care facility (1 death)
DPH epidemiologists are transitioning to a new information reporting system. Throughout the transition duration, not all fields (county of residence, sex) have complete information.
Delaware is considering patients totally recuperated seven days after the resolution of their signs. Three days after symptoms fix, clients are no longer needed to self-isolate in your home; nevertheless, they must continue to practice stringent social distancing for the staying 4 days before returning to their typical everyday routine.
If you are ill with any of the following signs, stay at home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle fatigue, or digestion symptoms such as throwing up, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort or lack of appetite. If you are sick and require essential supplies, ask somebody else to go to the supermarket or the pharmacy to get what you need.
If you think you have been exposed to somebody with COVID-19, or have symptoms of health problem, make certain to distance yourself from others, particularly susceptible populations. Older grownups and individuals of any age with severe hidden medical conditions– including severe heart conditions, chronic lung conditions, including moderate to serious asthma, serious weight problems and those who are immunocompromised, including through cancer treatment– may be at greater danger for severe health problem from COVID-19
Statewide screening at standing health facility screening websites need a doctor’s order or prescription to be tested Bayhealth patients will be pre-screened through phone without needing to see a company first). In New Castle County, individuals can call ChristianaCare at 1-302-733-1000 and Sussex County locals who do not have a provider can call the Beebe COVID-19 Screening Line at 302-645-3200
Anybody with a concern about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service requirements, ought to call Delaware 2-1-1; or 7-1-1 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or text your ZIP 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 Division of Public Health asks any Delaware health care, long-term care, property, or other high-risk facility 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 also be sent by e-mail at [email protected].
DPH will continue to update the public as more details becomes available. For the most recent on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/ coronavirus.
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