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News from February 2022

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Delaware during week ending Feb. 12

By First State Times | Feb 24, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending Feb. 12, making up less than 6.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Historical Affairs celebrates Women’s History Month 2022

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2022

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be sponsoring four special events during the month of March 2022.

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27 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 23, 2022

There were 27 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Feb. 5, making up 21.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware: 75 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending February 5

By First State Times | Feb 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 75 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 5.

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32 people die in Delaware with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 23, 2022

There were 32 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Feb. 5, a 39.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Delaware Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week Celebrating Black History Month

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022

This week’s Book of the Week is a special partnership with Delaware Historical Society and continues our celebration of Black History Month!

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Nominations Open for the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her Way Award

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022

Deadline to submit nominations is midnight on March 15, 2022

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End of life: Delaware deaths during week ending Feb. 5 did not exceed death expectancy

By First State Times | Feb 22, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending February 5?

By First State Times | Feb 22, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 5.

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17 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 22, 2022

There were 17 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Feb. 5, a 57.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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32 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 22, 2022

There were 32 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Feb. 5, making up 25.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2022

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2022 entrance fees will be in effect starting Tuesday, March 1 through Nov. 30.

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Education preparation reports show programs’ progress

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2022

The Delaware Department of Education today released 2021 biennial reports on the state’s teacher and specialist educator preparation programs, part of a comprehensive effort to strengthen educator preparation programs in the First State.

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17 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2022

There were 17 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Feb. 5, making up 13.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware deaths exceeded death expectancy during week ending Jan. 29

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2022

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

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42 people in 65-74 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending February 5

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 42 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 5.

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18 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2022

There were 18 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Feb. 5, a 52.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Dover Health Care Provider Expands Behavioral Health Services for the LGBTQ Community

By Press release submission | Feb 21, 2022

A Dover primary care office is expanding behavioral health services for LGBTQ individuals thanks to federal grant funding.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Delaware Wild Birds

By Press release submission | Feb 21, 2022

Cases of Eurasian H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were detected in wild birds in Delaware in recent days, as the bird flu continues to spread in the United States.

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18 people die from cancer in Delaware during week ending Feb. 5

By First State Times | Feb 20, 2022

There were 18 deaths from cancer reported in Delaware in the week ending Feb. 5, making up 14.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.