Overdose deaths in Delaware reached new monthly high in May

Delaware public health officials announced a new monthly high total of deaths from suspected overdoses during May and said they fear the vast majority of the deaths will be connected to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic pain reliever that is 50-100 times more…

Fox tests positive for rabies in Rehoboth Beach

Delaware public health officials are cautioning the public after a fox tested positive for rabies in Rehoboth Beach. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Sussex County residents, who live or spend time near the area of Bayard Avenue and…

Delaware public health officials shut down underground tattoo parlor in Millsboro

A Millsboro man was ordered to cease tattooing after public health officials learned he was operating a unregulated parlor out of his home without a permit. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) ordered Angel Garcia, of Millsboro, to cease tattooing activities…

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Georgetown

Delaware public health officials have issued an advisory to residents in Georgetown after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Georgetown residents who live or spend time in the vicinity of West Robbins Road…

EXCLUSIVE | Delaware GOP demands transparency after last year’s COVID-19 data in schools was “destroyed”

The Delaware Republican Party is demanding transparency from the Carney administration when it comes to last year’s COVID-19 data in schools. This comes after we brought you news last month that the Attorney General’s Office said last year’s data on COVID case…

Delaware public health officials announce third case of West Nile Virus

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced that a third person has been infected with West Nile Virus (WNV). An 87-year-old Kent County woman has become infected with WNV, according to public health officials, making it the state’s third human…

Delaware to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11

Delaware public health officials announced Wednesday that Delaware’s vaccine providers can begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The announcement comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week gave its approval to expand…

First two cases of flu confirmed in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced the state’s first two laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2021-2022 flu season. DPH officials announced the latest cases on Monday, including the first pediatric case of the season. The cases involve a…