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DPH Offers Guidance And Resources On How To Navigate The Infant Formula Supply Shortage

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing guidance to families struggling to find formula due to a shortage caused by a supply chain issues, including avoiding taking certain measures that could be harmful to their infant’s health.

Delaware’s Plastic Carryout Bag Ban July 1, 2022

In 2019, the Delaware General Assembly passed a law banning plastic carryout bags (82 Del. Laws c. 166) to help reduce beach and roadside litter, increase recycling efforts, and reduce the impact of plastic bags at regional recycling facilities that manage material from Delaware’s Universal Recycling program.

DNREC Names Two to Leadership Roles

New Director for The Division of Water, Chief of Staff Within DNREC’s Office of The Secretary

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending April 30

By First State Times | May 17, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending April 30, making up less than 9.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

Delaware collected 23.5% less in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2021

By First State Times | May 17, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $39,000 came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 23.5 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

32 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending May 14, 2022

By First State Times | May 17, 2022

There were 32 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 17.9% decrease from the previous week.

73 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending April 30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 73 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 30.

25 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending April 30

There were 25 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending April 30, making up 22.9% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

Delaware collected $14.8 million in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2021

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, 0.3 percent, or $14.8 million, came from miscellaneous license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Carney Honors Four Century Farm Families, 2022 Marks 35th Year of Delaware Century Farm Program

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Governor Carney, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nikko Brady, and state legislators honored four Delaware farm families for their commitment to keeping farmland within the family for 100 years.

Governor Carney Tests Positive for COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Governor John Carney announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms.

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School Behavioral Health Professionals Honored

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

School employees who support the mental health of Delaware students are being recognized for their work.

24 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending May 14, 2022

There were 24 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 35.1% decrease from the previous week.

Delaware collected 27.7% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2021

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $14.8 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 27.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

11 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 14, 2022

There were 11 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 15.4% decrease from the previous week.

CDC estimates 52 people in 65-74 age group in Delaware died during week ending April 30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 30.

Delaware collected 8.6% more in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $4.5 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, an 8.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week April 30

Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Delaware collected $4.5 million in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021