delaware's response to covid-19 · 7/7/2020 · delaware cases of covid-19 5,555 positive...
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Press BriefingJuly 7, 2020
DELAWARE'S RESPONSE
TO COVID-19
de.gov/coronavirus
12,414 positive casessince first case confirmed on March 11, 2020
514 total deaths56 current hospitalizations
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
15 critical hospitalizations
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
5,555positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
As of July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
1,784positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
4,977positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Total Cases by Age
As of July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Rate of Cases by Age
As of July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Delaware's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Inventory Status
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
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90-day View
120-Day View
Data: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/tracker/overview
Delaware
Florida
5.3% positive
18.7% positive
15.0% positive 13.8% positive
16.6% positive
25.3% positive
Arizona
Texas
SouthCarolina
Mississippi
Percent Positive
13
▸Three School Reopening workgroups have provided recommendations to DOE Secretary Susan Bunting:• Health and Wellness
• Academics and Equity
• Operations and Services
School ReopeningP r e p a r i n g f o r
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School ReopeningP r e p a r i n g f o r
Goal is to get to in-person instruction, but we can only do that if it is safe for students and staff.
DirectorDelaware Division of Public Health
Dr. Karyl Rattay
de.gov/coronavirus
Public Health Update
COVID-19 Exposures
in Delaware Beach Area
4,166 Tests264 Positive
6.34% Positive Testing Rate
Rehoboth/DeweyTesting Results
de.gov/gettested
ü Over 700 complaints in the last 2 weeks
ü More than 220 on-site inspections
ü Numerous findings
ü Improvements seen in many places
ü Next step will include fines and shut-downs for non-compliant businesses
Enforcement
Enforcement
ü Face covering violations (staff or customers)
ü Social distancing requirements
ü No reservation or other system to manage incoming guests.
ü Failure to have appropriate floor markings or counter or door signage
Enforcement
ü Educational materials left at multiple establishments
ü 38 Sites: No violations
ü Great Job!• Bethany Blues, Lewes• Iron Hill Brewery, Rehoboth Beach• Harpoon Hannah’s, Fenwick Island
My Healthy Community
Update
Public Health Update
de.gov/healthycommunity
Median Age of PersonsWho Tested Positive
View more data onMy Healthy Community
website:de.gov/healthycommunity
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
DirectorAJ Schall
de.gov/coronavirus
Testing: June Recap
58Testing sites
52,000+Tests performed
at state sites
18 communitytesting locations
this weekFind locations: de.gov/gettested
Wednesday, July 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School101 Barrett Run Dr, Newark, DE 19702
Monday & Tuesday - Six Testing Events
Thursday, July 9 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.3rd and Jackson St Basketball Courts (Walk up only)3rd and Jackson St, Wilmington
Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Seeds of Greatness828 Frenchtown Road, New Castle, DE 19720
NO PHYSICIAN'S ORDER REQUIREDTesting Locations
Friday, July 10 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.Judy Johnson Park (Walk up only)3rd and Rodney St, Wilmington 19805
Register in advance at delaware.curativeinc.com
Wednesday, July 8 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.Canby Park (Walk up only)Oak and Scott Streets, Wilmington
Thursday, July 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Kirk Middle School140 Brennen Dr, Newark, DE 19713
Thursday, July 9 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Kingswood Community Center2300 Bowers Street, Wilmington, DE 19802*Call for an appointment at 302-428-6586
Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Latin American Community Center301 N Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19805*Call for an appointment at 302-428-6586
Wednesday, July 8 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Laurel High School133 S. Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956
Thursday, July 9 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Delaware Tech Owens Campus21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947
Friday, July 10 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.University of Delaware STAR Campus540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713
Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Bellevue Community Center510 Duncan Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH)’s HOPE Line: Helping Delawareans cope with stress and address behavioral health needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Crisis Counseling Program: 51 Crisis Counselors available to help.
Beat the Heat
Public Safety Partners
Resiliencyin
action
Act with a sense ofcommunity.
• Protect your neighbors.
•Wash your hands.
• Be smart.
de.gov/coronavirusFor the latest updates:
• Practice social distancing.•Wear a face covering.
• Get tested.
de.gov/gettested
de.gov/coronavirus