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News from February 2022

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Treasurer Davis Encourages Delawareans to Examine Saving Habits

By Press release submission | Feb 17, 2022

America Saves Week – February 21-25, 2002

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40 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2022

There were 40 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Jan. 29, a 27.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on Feb. 14

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2022

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on Feb. 14.

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“FURTHER ADDITIONAL EXTENDING GOVERNMENT FUNDING ACT--Motion to Proceed” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 15

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FURTHER ADDITIONAL EXTENDING GOVERNMENT FUNDING ACT--Motion to Proceed” on Feb. 15.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Delaware during week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Delaware in the week ending Feb. 5, making up less than 7.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on Feb. 14

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2022

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S671 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 14.

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38 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 16, 2022

There were 38 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Jan. 29, a 8.6 percent increase over the previous week.

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AG Jennings, ATF, DSP Announce 91 Felony Charges Against Sussex County Straw Purchasers

By Press release submission | Feb 16, 2022

Guns used in Dover homicide, New Castle County suicide; many remain unrecovered

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Division of the Arts to Host Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

By Press release submission | Feb 16, 2022

More than 200 state employees and their family members have registered to show artwork at Delaware State University Art Center/Gallery

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Delaware Public Service Commission Releases Final Report on Delmarva Power’s Electric Supply Auction

By Press release submission | Feb 16, 2022

Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) released The Final Report assessing the conduct and results of Delmarva Power’s electric Standard Offer Service (SOS) reverse auction process for the 2021-2022 procurement year; the PSC was assisted by its technical consultant, Siemens PTI.

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29 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 16, 2022

There were 29 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Jan. 29, making up 21 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Wildfire Training Classes Online

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

The Delaware Forest Service is looking for motivated recruits to enroll in its wildfire training classes.

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Week of January 29: 67 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Delaware

By First State Times | Feb 15, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 67 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 29.

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14 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 15, 2022

There were 14 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Jan. 29, a 33.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

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31 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 15, 2022

There were 31 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Jan. 29, making up 22.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Governor Carney Releases Second Revision to COVID-19 Emergency Order

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2022

Revision Allows Division of Public Health (DPH) to Approve Alternatives to the Mask Mandate for Professional and Ncaa Athletes

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22 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 14, 2022

There were 22 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Jan. 29, making up 15.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Jan. 22

By First State Times | Feb 14, 2022

Delaware's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in Delaware during week Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 14, 2022

Delaware's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending January 29 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Delaware

By First State Times | Feb 14, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 63 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 29.