Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Delaware
A regularly-updated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases, borough by borough.
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Delaware
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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Cases, updates, and charts on the coronavirus crisis for each US state and territory. Just follow the links below.
Contact your primary health care provider if you have concerns about symptoms, particularly those with fever and coughing or shortness of breath.
Individuals with general questions about coronavirus can call 2-1-1 or 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. For those with specific health-related questions, email us at DPHCall@delaware.gov.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Take steps to avoid spreading germs from any respiratory diseases by: Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer. Don’t touch your face. Cover your cough with a tissue or your elbow. Stay home if you are sick. Get your flu shot. FAQ’s.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Why are we seeing a rise in cases?
The number of cases of COVID-19 being reported in the United States is rising due to increased laboratory testing and reporting across the country. The growing number of cases in part reflects the rapid spread of COVID-19 as many U.S. states and territories experience community spread. More detailed and accurate data will allow us to better understand and track the size and scope of the outbreak and strengthen prevention and response efforts.
CDC recommendations
Due to widespread transmission in California, CDC recommends expanded and laser focused community mitigation activities to help slow the spread of respiratory virus infections including the novel coronavirus SARS-C0V-2, the cause of the disease COVID-19.
These approaches are used to minimize morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 as well as to minimize the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. Individuals, communities, businesses, and healthcare organizations are all part of a community mitigation strategy.
The focus is on protecting the health care system with expected rise in cases by slowing the spread within the community and focused on protecting the vulnerable members of the community.
Coronavirus in Delaware News:
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The site, which will run from Jan. 17 to Feb. 7, will be at the Delaware City DMV, located at 2101 Mid County Drive in New Castle. … - January 16, 2022Latest winter storm to bring mostly rain, brief window of snow to Delaware Sunday night
By 9 p.m. Sunday, the precipitation across the entire state will have transitioned into rain, according to the National Weather Service. … - January 16, 2022OperaDelaware moves forward with the 'tricky business' launching productions in pandemic
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Rural areas in Delaware are facing longstanding issues with drinking and sewage water. … - January 15, 2022Will my student loans be forgiven? Find out who is included in Navient settlement
Although Navient denies the charges, the settlement ends probes by multiple states into the company’s practices. … - January 12, 2022First State greats: Meet some well-known alums from every Delaware high school
From the current U.S. president to Olympic stars, our small, yet mighty state has churned out plenty of notable names from its high schools. …