COVID-19 UPDATE
5-17-2020
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 123 New Positive Cases / Four Additional Deaths

According to the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH)  123 new Delawareans have been diagnosed with COVID-19, taking the total number of lab-confirmed cases to  7,670, including  229 who are hospitalized,  45 of whom are critically ill.

Two hundred ninety individuals have died due to COVID-19 in Delaware with ages ranging from 21 to 103 years old. A total of 124 individuals were from New Castle County, 52 were from Kent County, 113 were from Sussex County, and one individual’s county of residence is unknown at this time. 

The most recent deaths ranged in age from 48 to 80. Three were New Castle County residents, and one was a Sussex County resident. Three of the individuals had underlying health conditions and two of the individuals were residents of long-term care facilities.

Latest statistics on positive cases:

  • New Castle County cases: 2,682
  • Kent County cases: 1,197
  • Sussex County cases: 3,739
  • Unknown County: 52
  • Age range: 0 to 103:
My Healthy Community Portal Provides a Close Look at COVID-19 Data

Last year the Division of Public Health (DPH) launched a data portal allowing Delawareans to assess the overall health of their communities. The My Healthy Community data portal delivers neighborhood-focused population health, environmental and social determinant of health data to the public. The innovative technological showpiece allows users to navigate the data at the smallest geographical area available, to understand and explore data about the factors that influence health. Please take a moment and investigate the latest information that includes the latest COVID-19 data and facts for Delaware families and communities. Go to My Healthy Community portal.
For more information and resources regarding COVID-19, MSD has created a coronavirus resource page on our website.  View resource page .   
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