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News from October 2022

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Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations of Judge Jones, Commissioner Farley

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s votes to confirm the Governor’s reappointments of Judge Peter B. Jones to serve on the Family Court of the State of Delaware in Sussex County and Commissioner Emily A. Farley to serve as a Commissioner for the Family Court of Delaware in Kent County.

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Del. to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits Oct. 27 to SNAP Households, Eligible TANF and General Assistance Households

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for October to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

DPH Announces 23rd National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day For Delaware

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Delaware will hold its 23rd National Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 8.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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17 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

There were 17 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 5.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 8.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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37 people age 85 and older in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending October 8

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 8.

Application Deadline for the Prevention and Recovery Support Services Fund Extended to November 4

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

In September, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, PhD, RN, announced the creation of the Prevention and Recovery Support Services Fund to reduce overdose deaths across Delaware by addressing barriers to sustained recovery such as transportation, housing and workforce capacity.

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End of life: Delaware deaths during week ending Oct. 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC estimates 80 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware died during week ending October 8

By First State Times | Oct 24, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 80 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 8.

State Employee Benefits Committee Votes on State Pensioner Healthcare Coverage

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022

The State Employee Benefits Committee (SEBC) held its monthly meeting today, and to comply with Judge Calvin Scott’s interim ruling, the SEBC voted to extend the Medicfill contract for state pensioners for 12 months pursuant to the Emergency Procedures and Critical Need for Professional Services provision of the procurement code, 29 Del. C. §6907.

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22 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 24, 2022

There were 22 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 18.5% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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16 people die in Delaware from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 24, 2022

There were 16 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Delaware deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 23, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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11 people die in Delaware from diabetes mellitus in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 23, 2022

There were 11 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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CDC predicts 37 people in 65-74 age group in Delaware died during week ending October 8

By First State Times | Oct 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 8.

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30 people die from cancer in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 23, 2022

There were 30 deaths from cancer reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 25.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 22, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 8.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Week of October 8: 42 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Delaware

By First State Times | Oct 22, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 42 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 8.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 22, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 8.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.