The Delaware Division of Public Health announced two additional fatalities in Sussex County related to coronavirus The division is now listing probable deaths of individuals who showed symptoms but were not tested. This new guidance comes from the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The most recent deaths involved a 33-year-old woman at a long-term care facility and an 88-year-old female resident of a long-term care facility. Both Sussex countians had underlying health conditions. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 33 to 96 year s old.
Other information
- Males: 725;
- Females: 900
- Age range: 1 to 97
- Currently hospitalized 201
- Critically ill: 51
The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health and Division of Health Care Quality also released revisions today to the Friday, April 10, announcement of positive cases and deaths in Delaware care facilities, including long-term care facilities. The revisions are:
- HarborChase of Wilmington has one resident death; it was listed as having two.
- New Castle Health and Rehab in New Castle was listed as having three resident deaths; it does not have any deaths among residents.
- Shipley Manor in Wilmington was listed as having multiple positive cases; it does not have any positive resident cases.
- No facilities have reported staff deaths related to COVID-19.
- Total tests are approaching 12,000.
Those with symptoms, such as fever and a dry cough should stay home.If you think you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have symptoms of illness, make sure to distance yourself from others, particularly vulnerable populations.
Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions – including serious heart conditions, chronic lung conditions, including moderate to severe asthma, severe obesity and those who are immunocompromised, including through cancer treatment – might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Statewide testing at standing health facility testing sites require a physician’s order or prescription to be tested (*Bayhealth patients will be pre-screened via phone without needing to see a provider first).
These are not walk-in testing sites. Those without a primary care provider can call the DPH Call Center Line at 1-866-408-1899. In New Castle County, individuals can call ChristianaCare at 1-302-733-1000 and Sussex County residents who do not have a provider can call the Beebe COVID-19 Screening Line at 302-645-3200. Individuals awaiting test results, should wait to hear back from their medical provider. The DPH Call Center does not have test results.
Anyone with a question about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service needs, should call Delaware 2-1-1; or 7-1-1 for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
In addition, the Division of Public Health asks any Delaware health care, long-term care, residential, or other high-risk facility with questions or concerns to email: DPH_PAC@delaware.gov or call the DPH Call Center at 1-866-408-1899 and press ext. 2.
Questions can also be submitted by email at DPHCall@delaware.gov.
DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.
