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News from August 2022

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Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

In recognition and memory of Senator Richard Cordrey’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 27, 2022.

2022-23 School Year Free and Reduced-Price Meal Policy Announced

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

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20 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 22, 2022

There were 20 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 18.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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12 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By First State Times | Aug 22, 2022

There were 12 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 33.3% decrease from the previous week.

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57 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending August 6

By First State Times | Aug 22, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 6.

DNREC to Host Community Workshop on Proposed Biogas Facility in Southern Delaware

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

Public Invited to Sept. 28 Virtual Event to Discuss Permits for Bioenergy Devco Before Company Can Expand Operations

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Of 53,329 COVID-19 tests in Delaware in July, 18.6% were positive

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

The highest positivity rate reached in Delaware was 18.6 percent in July

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July: How many in Delaware have received two COVID-19 vaccine doses?

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

Rates of at least two COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.4 percent from June to July.

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Delaware deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Delaware sees 9,481 new COVID-19 cases in July

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

This is an increase of 812 from the month before.

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July: How many in Delaware have received one COVID-19 vaccine shot?

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

Rates of at least one COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.6 percent from June to July.

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32 people die from cancer in Delaware during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

There were 32 deaths from cancer reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 29.1% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Week ending August 6 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Delaware

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 45 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 6.

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11 people die in Delaware from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By First State Times | Aug 21, 2022

There were 11 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Delaware: 25 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending August 6

By First State Times | Aug 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 6.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 20, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 6, making up less than 9.1% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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15 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Delaware during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 20, 2022

There were 15 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 13.6% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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First 2022 Delaware Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Public Urged to Take Precautionary Measures Until Colder Weather Arrives in The Fall

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Covid-19 Cases Decline In Last Month; DPH Shares Summary Of Most Recent CDC Updates

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that the 7-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases has declined since the previous monthly update in July.

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DIAA Statement on DFOA Officials

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

DIAA is aware of recent information shared with media outlets by the Delmarva Football Officials Association (DFOA) regarding a work stoppage for football officials that could potentially impact the upcoming football season’s games for Henlopen Conference schools.