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News from October 2022

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Delaware during week ending Oct. 1

By First State Times | Oct 13, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 9.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs.

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DNREC Seeks Entries for Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Delaware during week ending Oct. 1

By First State Times | Oct 13, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 9.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Sept. 24

By First State Times | Oct 12, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Sept. 24, making up less than 8.5% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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DEHAP Rental Assistance Is Open For New Applications

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

Program Pause Ends and Sets Agency Up to Assist Delaware Renters at High Risk of Eviction

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Dept. of Ag Reminds Seniors and WIC Participants to Utilize Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Benefits by October 31

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

While the hustle and bustle of summer may be over, Fall is the perfect time to get out and visit Delaware farmers’ markets and on-farm markets to access fresh fruits and vegetables.

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39 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 11, 2022

There were 39 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 5.4% increase over the previous week.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Sept. 24

By First State Times | Oct 11, 2022

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 10.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Milford Teacher Named Delaware 2023 Teacher of the Year

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

A fifth-grade teacher from the Milford School District is Delaware’s 2023 State Teacher of the Year.

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Medicare Assistance Bureau: 10 Tips for Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

Free one-on-one counseling saved consumers more than a half million dollars in 2021

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending September 24?

By First State Times | Oct 11, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 67 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 24.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week ending Sep. 24

By First State Times | Oct 11, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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53 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending September 24

By First State Times | Oct 10, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 53 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending September 24.

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47 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 10, 2022

There were 47 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 6% decrease from the previous week.

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State Bank Commissioner Now Accepting Applications for Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF)

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

Delaware schools, nonprofits, and community organizations are invited to apply for a new round of state grant funds to support financial literacy education for people from all walks of life.

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DHSS Seeks Community Engagement as Agency Expands Project to Reimagine Service Delivery

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

As part of its strategic plan to make access to services easier for Delawareans across the state, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will begin a critical community engagement phase in which the public can weigh in on the kinds of changes they want to see.

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16 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Sept. 24

By First State Times | Oct 10, 2022

There were 16 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 13.6% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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15 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 9, 2022

There were 15 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 7.1% increase over the previous week.

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CDC estimates 37 people in 65-74 age group in Delaware died during week ending September 24

By First State Times | Oct 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending September 24.