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News from November 2022

DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction to Start Nov. 22

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold its annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at usgovbid.com.

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AG Jennings Announces $3.1 Billion Opioid Settlement With Walmart

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week ending Nov. 5

By First State Times | Nov 22, 2022

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

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CDC estimates 45 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware died during week ending November 5

By First State Times | Nov 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 45 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 5.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Nov. 12

By First State Times | Nov 21, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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

By First State Times | Nov 21, 2022

Rates of at least one COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.8 percent from September to October.

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How many Delaware residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by end of October?

By First State Times | Nov 21, 2022

Rates of at least two COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.8 percent from September to October.

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Of 43,428 COVID-19 tests in Delaware in October, 8.4% were positive

By First State Times | Nov 21, 2022

The highest positivity rate reached in Delaware was 8.4 percent in October

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Delaware sees 4,386 new COVID-19 cases in October

By First State Times | Nov 21, 2022

This is a decrease of 1,529 from the month before.

DNREC Relaunches ‘Recyclopedia’ to Improve Recycling in State

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2022

Instant Recycling Info, Waste Disposal Help at Delawareans’, Visitors’ Fingertips.

Focus Group Insights Help Guide Future Enhancements to Family Caregiver Services at DHSS

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2022

The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is using the findings from a report based on caregiver focus groups held late last year across the state to enhance its current supports and develop a new approach to caregiver services.

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CDC predicts 33 people in 65-74 age group in Delaware died during week ending November 5

By First State Times | Nov 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 33 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 5.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week Nov. 5

By First State Times | Nov 20, 2022

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

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“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Nov. 17

By First State Times | Nov 20, 2022

The Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on Nov. 17.

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45 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Nov. 12

By First State Times | Nov 20, 2022

There were 45 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Week of November 5: 28 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Delaware

By First State Times | Nov 19, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 28 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending November 5.

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47 people die from cancer in Delaware during week ending Nov. 12

By First State Times | Nov 19, 2022

There were 47 deaths from cancer reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 22.5% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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45 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

By First State Times | Nov 18, 2022

There were 45 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 8.2% decrease from the previous week.

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10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending Nov. 12

By First State Times | Nov 18, 2022

There were 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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11 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Delaware during week ending Nov. 12

By First State Times | Nov 18, 2022

There were 11 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.