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Recent News About Delaware Department of Health And Social Services
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March: How many in Delaware have received two COVID-19 vaccine doses?
Rates of at least two COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.9 percent from February to March.
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Delaware sees 2,337 new COVID-19 cases in March
This is a decrease of 5,047 from the month before.
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Of 79,150 COVID-19 tests in Delaware in March, 2.9% were positive
The highest positivity rate reached in Delaware was 2.9 percent in March
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March: How many in Delaware have received one COVID-19 vaccine shot?
Rates of at least one COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.6 percent from February to March.
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Delaware sees 7.5% of COVID-19 tests in February return positive
The highest positivity rate reached in Delaware was 7.5 percent in February
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One COVID-19 vaccine dose given to 72% of Delaware residents by end of February
Rates of at least one COVID-19 vaccination increased 1.3 percent from January to February.
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Full COVID-19 vaccine dose given to 62% of Delaware residents by end of February
Rates of at least two COVID-19 vaccination increased 1.8 percent from January to February.
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February: 7,408 new COVID-19 cases found throughout Delaware
This is a decrease of 58,568 from the month before.
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How many Delaware residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by end of January?
Rates of at least two COVID-19 vaccination increased 2.3 percent from December to January.
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How many Delaware residents have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose by end of January?
Rates of at least one COVID-19 vaccination increased 3.2 percent from December to January.
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64,807 new COVID-19 cases found throughout Delaware in January
This is an increase of 33,751 from the month before.
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25.9% of COVID-19 tests in Delaware in January came back positive
The highest positivity rate reached in Delaware was 25.9 percent in January
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DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to Host Free Monthly Naloxone Training Sessions Statewide
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is hosting free monthly Naloxone Access Training for all members of the community.
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Nominations for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards Accepted Through March 27
Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through March 27.
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Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Feb. 24
The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for February to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Dover Health Care Provider Expands Behavioral Health Services for the LGBTQ Community
A Dover primary care office is expanding behavioral health services for LGBTQ individuals thanks to federal grant funding.
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From North New Castle News
DELAWARE SOCIAL SERVICES: Approved for Pandemic EBT to Feed Children During COVID-19 Emergency
On May 1, the Division of Social Services was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provides assistance to families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
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From Sussex Review
DHSS: COVID-19 and the Black Community in Delaware
COVID-19 and the Black Community in Delaware