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News from August 2022

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36 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending July 30, 2022

By First State Times | Aug 3, 2022

There were 36 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending July 16

By First State Times | Aug 3, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending July 16, making up less than 8.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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New Delaware election laws 'directly conflict with and violate' the state Constitution, PILF alleges

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 3, 2022

Recently approved changes in the state’s election laws that allow for same-day voter registration and universal mail-in voting are in direct “conflict” with the Delaware Constitution, the Virginia firm the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) alleges in a suit filed in July.

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Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp to Temporarily Reopen Due to Change in Dam Construction Schedule

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2022

Facility Now Set to Close for Dam Project Aug. 22

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AG Jennings Applauds CJC Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Policy Changes

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings applauded several policy changes implemented by the Criminal Justice Council as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen rights for survivors of sexual assault.

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55 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending July 30, 2022

By First State Times | Aug 2, 2022

There were 55 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 1.9% increase over the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending July 16

By First State Times | Aug 2, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending July 16, making up less than 8.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Attorney General Jennings Announces Formation of Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the United States.

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Delaware’s Pandemic EBT Program will Provide Benefits to Feed Children During the Summer

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2022

Eligible Families Will Receive Emergency Food Assistance Benefits in 2 Distributions

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42 people age 85 and older in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending July 16

By First State Times | Aug 2, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 42 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 16.

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Death expectancy is exceeded in Delaware during week ending July 16

By First State Times | Aug 2, 2022

Delaware's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending July 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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15 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 30, 2022

By First State Times | Aug 1, 2022

There were 15 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending July 30, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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CDC estimates 77 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware died during week ending July 16

By First State Times | Aug 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 77 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 16.

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26 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending July 16

By First State Times | Aug 1, 2022

There were 26 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending July 16, making up 21.7% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Fuel Analysis: Average Delaware driver will spend $43.72 more on gas this August

By First State Times | Aug 1, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Delaware in August is $4.09 per gallon.

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Aug. 1: Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By First State Times | Aug 1, 2022

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3814-S3825 on Aug. 1

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Division of Small Business Accepting Applications for Site Readiness Fund

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

The Delaware Division of Small Business announced today that it is now accepting applications for the Site Readiness Fund from qualified businesses or local governments.

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Hunters Must Now Register Trail Cameras, Deer Stands and Ground Blinds Left on State Wildlife Areas

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

Effective Aug. 1, 2022, hunters are required to register temporary deer stands, deer ground blinds and trail cameras that they place and leave overnight on state wildlife areas, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Registration, which is free through an online deer stand and trail-cam registration form, will help wildlife area managers evaluate the increasing numbers and use of these hunting tools on state wildlife areas.

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Aug. 1: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By First State Times | Aug 1, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on Aug. 1.

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22 people die in Delaware after taking the COVID-19 vaccine

By First State Times | Aug 1, 2022

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 22 deaths being in Delaware, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.