Coronavirus Delaware: Second Inmate At James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Dies From COVID-19
Delaware health officials say 79-year-old Robert Francisco had underlying health problems.
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Delaware health officials say 79-year-old Robert Francisco had underlying health problems.
Officials say county paramedics and fire crews were called to the area of I-495 and Fox Point State Park around 11:30 p.m. for reports of a motor vehicle accident.
Not pretty, no, but data collected from sewers has helped researchers track diseases in the past, so officials in New Castle County have now put their waste to work.
Cars lined up as early a 7 a.m.
There are currently 1,229 cases in New Castle, 430 in Kent, and 1,055 in Sussex Counties.
Three children between the ages of six and 15 are recovering from gunshot wounds which occurred in two separated shootings in Delaware.
Investigators say 24-year-old Marqus Grooms and his 46-year-old mother were having an argument when her 49-year-old boyfriend intervened.
Officials say the two victims were able to drive themselves to the hospital.
So far, there are no reports of injuries.
The update to Delaware's State of Emergency has been issued to protect residents and workers in nursing facilities.
Andrianna Williams was discharged while also receiving an Easter surprise from her mom, who's also battling COVID-19.
The incident happened just after midnight along 11th and Walnut Streets.
Officials announced one new death from COVID-19 on Saturday.
New Castle County and Christiana Care are seeing the majority of coronavirus cases in Delaware.
Total coronavirus cases in Delaware rose to 1,209 on Thursday.
Health officials announced 188 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday to bring the statewide case total to 1,116.
The teen was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Witnesses told police the woman was telling everyone she had tested positive for the coronavirus and she did not care who she infected.
The governor arrived in New Castle, Delaware to highlight a new delivery of personal protective equipment.
Officials say the families knew the patients were positive but did not tell first responders.
Officials also announced 32 new hospitalizations due to COVID-19 on Saturday but no new deaths.
The donations will go to Saint Francis Healthcare and the Wilmington VA Medical Center.
The Delaware Special Olympics organization made the difficult decision to cancel the Summer Games.
A mangled bicycle and a helmet could be seen on DuPont Highway near Frenchtown Road shortly after it happened Sunday night.
The executive order will go into effect at 8 a.m. Monday.
