COVID-19 Update: 12 New Deaths, 200 Contact Tracers to be Hired

COVID-19 UPDATE

5-12-2020

I n an effort to keep Delaware's medical community current on the latest information regarding the coronavirus crisis, the Medical Society of Delaware is sharing the following:

DPH Announces 176 New Positive Cases / Twelve Additional Deaths

According to the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) 176 new Delawareans have been diagnosed with COVID-19, taking the total number of lab-confirmed cases to 6,741, including 276 who are hospitalized, 63 of whom are critically ill.

Two hundred thirty-seven individuals have died due to COVID-19 in Delaware with ages ranging from 22 to 103 years old. Of those who have died, 126 were females and 111 were males. A total of 100 individuals were from New Castle County, 43 were from Kent County, 93 were from Sussex County, and one individual’s county of residence is unknown at this time.

Of today's deaths, five were New Castle County residents, four were Kent County residents, two were Sussex County residents, and one individual’s county of residence is unknown. All 12 of the individuals had underlying health conditions. Seven of the individuals were residents of long-term care facilities.

Latest statistics on positive cases:

New Castle County cases: 2,440
Kent County cases: 1,060
Sussex County cases: 3,205
Unknown County: 36
Age range: 0 to 103

Two Hundred Tracers to be Hired as Governor Prepares to Reopen State

Governor John Carney announced that the State of Delaware has entered into an agreement with the nonpartisan research institution NORC at the University of Chicago to build Delaware’s statewide contact tracing program to contain COVID-19, limit Delawareans’ exposure to the disease, and restart Delaware’s economy.

NORC also has partnered with the State of Maryland to perform contact tracing. Delaware and Maryland will share information to more effectively monitor COVID-19’s spread across state lines. Approximately 200 Delawareans will be hired as contact tracers and support staff. Read more.

Governor, DEMA, DPH Lays Out Delaware's Next Steps

Governor Governor John Carney, Delaware Emergency Management Agency Director A.J. Schall, and Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health Karyl Rattay, MD spoke to members of the media today regarding COVID-19 testing, tracing, and plans for the phases of reopening Delaware's economy. Watch press briefing.

MSD New Affinity Partner - Dealmed

The Medical Society of Delaware understands your urgent need for medical supplies, including PPE. MSD's newest Affinity Partner, Dealmed is the largest independent medical/surgical distributor in the Northeast region. Dealmed is offering MSD members special discounted rates and has the unique advantage of being able to offer a wide array of services, supplies (to include PPE, equipment, and injectable medications), and custom items to fit any budget. From order entry by your dedicated support team to order receipt through their very own fleet of delivery vehicles, a Dealmed employee will handle your product needs with care. To set-up an account or for a free consultation, please contact Sonja Baggett, Medical Consultant at 302-766-2124 or [email protected].

Become a VIP Physician

The Voluntary Initiative Program (VIP) is a state-funded program managed by the Medical Society of Delaware that connects Delaware's uninsured patients with quality, affordable health care provided by supporting physicians who agree to a variety of fee options. VIP also provides medication assistance through the VIP Medication Assistance Program, saving patients significant money on their medication and medical supplies. MSD is grateful for the nearly 500 MSD physicians who participate in this vital statewide program. BUT... we need more physicians to join our network as physicians retire, move, or leave the practice of medicine. Please consider joining our distinguished list of physicians. For more information.

MSD Past President Makes Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors List

Philadelphia Magazine named five physicians from the medical staff at Saint Francis Healthcare, part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, as some of the region’s Top Doctors™ in 2020, including MSD Past President, Richard W. Henderson, MD. Five physicians across four specialties earned the rigorous, peer-nominated distinction. Congratulations to all!

• Bikash Bose, MD — Neurological Surgery

• Richard W. Henderson, MD — Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Scott M. Meyerson, MD — Gastroenterology

• Helen Chang-DeGuzman, MD — Nephrology

• Theodore F. Saad, MD — Nephrology