The number of deaths from coronavirus rose by nine in the latest report from the Delaware Division of Health.
Hospitalizations remain below 300, with the state’s facilities having ample capacity for cases. Most cases of COVID-19 can be treated outside the hospital setting, although self-isolation is required.
The number of people testing positive continues to climb as the state adds testing sites in areas with more cases of the virus.
The number of Delawareans tested rose past the 27,000 mark as the state moves toward more business reopenings.
Testing and contact tracing are seeing as keys to continuing the process. Contact tracing refers to finding people who have been exposed to an individual who tests positive for the virus.
In total, 202 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals ranged in age from 26 to 103 years old. Of those who have died, 108 were females and 94 were males. A total of 89 individuals were from New Castle County, 34 were from Kent County, and 79 were from Sussex County.
The most recent deaths announced today ranged in age from 32 to 94. Six were female and three were male. Four were New Castle County residents, one was a Kent County resident, and four were Sussex County residents. All of the individuals had underlying health conditions. Seven individuals were residents of long-term care facilities.
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The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics* cumulatively since March 11, provided as of 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, include:
– Currently hospitalized: 285; Critically ill: 56 (This data represents individuals currently hospitalized in a Delaware hospital regardless of residence, and is not cumulative.)
Additional demographic data on COVID-19 cases and deaths, including race/ethnicity, more age-specific data and rates information by ZIP code, can be found on the Division of Public Health’s My Healthy Community data portal.
Expanded community testing is occurring in Sussex County, which is now seeing the most cases.
Sites can be found: https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing/. These sites do not require a physician’s order. These community testing sites are for community members and employees along the Route 113 corridor in Sussex County, including areas as far west as Seaford/Laurel with a focus on employees of essential businesses, at-risk populations and their families, those exposed to someone with COVID-19, or someone caring for a sick family member with COVID-19. The hours of operation for these sites may be limited by the number of supplies available for the specific event.
See earlier story below:
Corrected: Coronavirus cases rise by more than 400 as death toll rises to 193
