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News from 2022

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.

Eligibility For Monkeypox Vaccine Expands Again In Delaware

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is sharing upcoming opportunities for individuals to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus (MPX).

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Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on Sept. 20

By First State Times | Sep 22, 2022

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on page S4839 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 20.

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

By First State Times | Sep 22, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending Sept. 10, making up less than 8.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Congressional Record publishes “DEMOCRACY IS STRENGTHENED BY CASTING LIGHT ON SPENDING IN ELECTIONS ACT OF 2022” in the Senate section on Sept. 19

By First State Times | Sep 21, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “DEMOCRACY IS STRENGTHENED BY CASTING LIGHT ON SPENDING IN ELECTIONS ACT OF 2022” on Sept. 19.

Delmarva Natural Gas Prices Set to Rise Ahead of Winter Heating Season

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

Natural gas prices have continued to increase this year and are up nearly 60 percent year to date.

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2,075 Seedlings Planted for the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Tree Planting

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

September 17, over 100 volunteers planted 2,075 trees at the Blackbird State Forest for the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Tree Planting.

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“CLOTURE MOTION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Sept. 19

By First State Times | Sep 21, 2022

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on Sept. 19.

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Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on Sept. 19

By First State Times | Sep 21, 2022

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S4816 on Sept. 19

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39 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

By First State Times | Sep 21, 2022

There were 39 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 18.2% increase over the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Sept. 3

By First State Times | Sep 21, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Sept. 3, making up less than 11.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending September 3?

By First State Times | Sep 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 43 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 3.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Sept. 3

By First State Times | Sep 20, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Sept. 3, making up less than 11.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Sep. 3

By First State Times | Sep 20, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Blackbird State Forest’s Meadows Tract Renamed in Honor of Senator Bruce C. Ennis

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

At a bill signing ceremony held at the Blackbird State Forest’s Meadow Tract, Governor Carney signed Senate Bill 328, renaming the Blackbird State Forest’s Meadows Tract the “Bruce C. Ennis Tract” in honor of Senator Bruce C. Ennis.

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DPH Announces #MyReasonWhyDE Youth Campaign

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing their youth-led #MyReasonWhyDE campaign. #MyReasonWhyDE asks Delaware youth to make short Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos that promote the positive aspects of their lives that keep them happy, healthy, and drug-free, engaged citizens.

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48 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

By First State Times | Sep 20, 2022

There were 48 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 23.1% increase over the previous week.

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15 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Sept. 3

By First State Times | Sep 19, 2022

There were 15 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Sept. 3, making up 16.9% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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DHSS to Expand Community Well-Being Initiative to Kent County

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2022

Goal is to Connect At-Risk Community Members to Substance Use Disorder Services

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2023 Health, Dental, Small Group Insurance Rates Announced

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2022

Following in-depth reviews by independent actuaries and the Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery, rates for regulated 2023 health, dental, and small group insurance plans were announced today.