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Week of February 11: 61 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Delaware

By First State Times | Feb 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 61 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 11.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week ending Feb. 11

By First State Times | Feb 28, 2023

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week ending February 11 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Delaware

By First State Times | Feb 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 53 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 11.

John Brennan named Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that John Brennan, Security Superintendent of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI), effective February 27.

Delaware: 36 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending February 11

By First State Times | Feb 26, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 36 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 11.

Delaware deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Feb. 11

By First State Times | Feb 26, 2023

Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

27 people in 45-64 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending February 11

By First State Times | Feb 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 27 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending February 11.

Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Resident Housing Survey To Inform Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

Now through Friday, March 31, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) invites all residents to complete a confidential housing survey that will guide housing agencies and local jurisdictions in their efforts

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

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2023

Rates of at least two COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.2 percent from December to January.

January: 5,044 new COVID-19 cases found throughout Delaware

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2023

This is a decrease of 808 from the month before.

Delaware sees 13.5% of COVID-19 tests in January return positive

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2023

The highest positivity rate reached in Delaware was 13.5 percent in January

One COVID-19 vaccine dose given to 76% of Delaware residents by end of January

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2023

Rates of at least one COVID-19 vaccination increased 0.2 percent from December to January.

DNREC Supports 2023 Youth Environmental Summit for Delaware High School Students on March 2

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

On March 2, more than 450 Delaware high school students are expected to gather in Newark for the fourth annual Delaware Youth Environmental Summit (YES!) to learn more about today’s top environmental issues and challenges, and to network with their peers and guest speakers.

Delaware Judiciary and Capitol Police Partner to Bring Facility Dog to the Leonard Williams Justice Center

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Capitol Police K-9 Provides Comfort to Children and Parents Attending Court Proceedings

Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy Releases Report on Delaware Women in Construction Trades

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

The Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the Delaware Departments of Labor and Education, released a new report titled- Delaware Women in the Construction Trades: A Path to Economic Security. The report examines the current state of women working in the construction trades and offers concrete solutions for how to increase the number of women participating in fields that have traditionally been male-dominated industries.

DNREC Awards New Restaurant Contract at Indian River Marina after Competitive Bidding Process

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it has awarded a contract to operate the restaurant at Indian Marina River to Big Fish Restaurant Group as the previous 10-year contract is set to expire at the end of this month.

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News from February 2023

Week of February 11: 61 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Delaware

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week ending Feb. 11

Week ending February 11 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Delaware

John Brennan named Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution

Delaware: 36 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending February 11

Delaware deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Feb. 11

27 people in 45-64 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending February 11

Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Resident Housing Survey To Inform Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

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

January: 5,044 new COVID-19 cases found throughout Delaware

Delaware sees 13.5% of COVID-19 tests in January return positive

One COVID-19 vaccine dose given to 76% of Delaware residents by end of January

DNREC Supports 2023 Youth Environmental Summit for Delaware High School Students on March 2

Delaware Judiciary and Capitol Police Partner to Bring Facility Dog to the Leonard Williams Justice Center

Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy Releases Report on Delaware Women in Construction Trades

DNREC Awards New Restaurant Contract at Indian River Marina after Competitive Bidding Process

Secretary of State Announces Leadership Changes

Delaware’s Tax Season Started January 23, 2023

Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on Feb. 16

Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on Feb. 16

Delaware: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Delaware in Q3

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