Delaware continues to see a decline in Covid-19 cases after a holiday mini-surge, according to the weekly report from the Delaware Division of Public Health.
There were two new deaths reported in the last week and nine new deaths reported after a review of vital statistics between December and January.
The individuals ranged from their 40s to 90s, nine had underlying health conditions, and nine were fully vaccinated (completed the primary series). Six were from New Castle County, two were from Kent County and 3 were from Sussex County. Delaware’s total number of Covid-related deaths stands at 3,254.
Figures for those who died and received booster vaccines are typically released in the monthly report.
Other Numbers
- 135.1 new positive cases in the seven-day rolling average (down 15.1 from the previous week). The overall total number of positive cases is 325,872.
- 158 people were hospitalized as of Tuesday, Jan. 24 (down 39 from the previous week), including 15 in critical condition.
- 12.7% of total tests were positive in the 7-day rolling average (down 0.7 percentage points from the previous week).
- 73.2% of Delaware residents have completed the primary vaccine series (according to the CDC Vaccine Tracker, which is updated on Thursdays).
- 20.7% of Delaware residents ages five and older have received an updated bivalent booster dose (according to the CDC Vaccine Tracker, which is updated on Thursdays).
The total number of Covide-19 cases are no longer a part of the weekly report because many cases are not reported to the state
For more data, including breakdowns by age, sex, race/ethnicity, at the statewide, county, and, in some cases, ZIP code or census tract level, click here,
