COVID-19 Update March 28, 2020: Public Health Announces 3 Additional Deaths, 49 Additional Positive Cases in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Saturday, March 28, 2020
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Public Health Announces 3 Additional Deaths, 49 Additional Positive Cases in Delaware
SMYRNA (March 28, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases reported in the state.
In total, five Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent deaths involve a 76-year-old male from New Castle County who was not hospitalized; a 74-year-old Kent County male who was hospitalized; and a 77-year-old Kent County male who was hospitalized. All three individuals had underlying health conditions. The source of exposure for these cases is not confirmed. To protect personal health information, DPH will not disclose additional information about the individuals who passed away.
There have been 214 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 49 additional cases since Friday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with COVID-19, 130 are from New Castle County, 25 are from Kent County, and 59 are from Sussex County. The total number of positive cases represents a cumulative total of cases, including individuals who are currently ill, and those who are considered recovered. Nine Delaware residents have recovered from COVID-19.
Patients are considered fully recovered seven days after the resolution of their symptoms (three days after symptoms resolve, they are no longer required to self-isolate at home; however, they must continue to practice extreme social distancing for the remaining four days).
Of the 214 cases, 105 are male and 109 are female. The individuals range in age from 1 to 90. Thirty-one individuals are currently hospitalized, eight are critically ill. To protect personal health information, DPH will not disclose additional information about the individuals. DPH cannot confirm specific information even if other entities choose to make their own announcements.
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https://news.delaware.gov/2020/03/28...s-in-delaware/
