delaware's response to covid-19 · 9/9/2020 · delaware cases of covid-19 10,309 positive...
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Press BriefingSeptember 29, 2020
DELAWARE'S RESPONSE
TO COVID-19
de.gov/coronavirus
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20,531 total cases
635 total lives lostHospitalizations:
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
12 critical
264,957 negative tests
24 new 64 currentAs of September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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Delaware Cases of COVID-19
10,309positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
As of September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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2,949positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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6,782positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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Delaware Cases of COVID-19
109.3 new cases per day(7-day average)
7.2 percent positive(7-day average)
As of September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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Rate of Positive Cases per 10,000 Population by Age Group
As of September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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COVID-19 Data Dashboard
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity
14-day View
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90-day View
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
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Delaware's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Inventory Status
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity
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de.gov/healthycommunity
Yellow
72.2New Cases* 6.5%% Persons Tested Positive 6.1Avg. Daily
Hospitalizations*
Planning scenarios
Weekly status breakdown
CURRENT STATUSData is updated every Saturday
Updated 9/26/2020
GreenMinimal-to-ModerateCommunity SpreadSchools may use a hybrid model of remote learning and in-person learning options with precautions in place.
MinimalCommunity SpreadSchools are open for in-person instruction
SignificantCommunity SpreadSchool buildings are closed– remote learning only.
SCHOOL REOPENINGCRITERIA
*per 100,000 people
(09/19/2020 - 09/25/2020)
Yellow Red
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• BROADER SCHOOL & BUISINESS REOPENINGS We have to be vigilant to get more kids in school and workers back onthe job
• VACCINE PLANNING Led by DPH – planning for months
• COLDER WEATHER Presents challenges with people spending more time indoors
LOOKING FORWARD
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COV I D - 1 9 R E L I E F & S U P P O R T
ROUND 2APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE:OCTOBER 1, 2020
Grants for Small Businesses
Up to $100,000for eligible expenses due to COVID-19
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75% of applicants have fewer than 10
employees (more than half = fewer than 5)
Round 1: DE RELIEF GRANTS2/3 of the dollar
amount accounted for by disproportionately
impacted industries
(food services, retail, personal care, etc.)
75% of the businesses and nonprofits that applied had annual
revenues under $1 million (44% under
$250,000).
1,645 applicants, eligible for
$54.4 million in grants
More than half the applicants
were minority- or woman-owned
businesses
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Unemployment Insurance Trust
Fund, $350,000,000
Child Care Assistance Program,
$128,055,262
DE Reliefs Grants Program,
$100,000,000
Testing, $80,000,000
State Agency Pandemic-Related Expenditures, $22,000,000
Broadband Infrastructure, $20,000,000
Community Provider Relief Fund, $20,000,000
DSHA Rent/Utility Assistance, $15,000,000
Contact Tracing Program, $12,000,000
Rapid Workforce Training and Redevelopment Initiative, $10,000,000
HELP Small Business Loans, $7,200,000 School-Aged Child Care Program, $4,000,000
Poultry Grower Support, $2,700,000
Local Government Allocations Outside of NCC, $2,000,000
Public School Transportation, $800,000
COV I D - 1 9 R E L I E F & S U P P O R T
CARES Act
Funding
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Download COVID Alert DE
Available in English and Spanish for anyone in DE 18+
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de.gov/coronavirus
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
DirectorA.J. Schall
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At-HomeTesting Option
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Find more information and additional testing
locations:de.gov/gettested
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Find more information and additional testing locations:de.gov/gettested
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School Testing
• Increasing school testing over next 2-3 weeks
• State of Delaware and New Castle County: working with 13 school districts to provide testing prior to starting back
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Update: Curative Registration Page
Current Update expected this week
delaware.curativeinc.comRegistration for Curative (saliva) tests at pop-up locations & State Service Centers
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Coming SoonCOVID-19 Testing Trailer
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de.gov/gettested
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de.gov/coronavirus
DirectorDelaware Division of Public Health
Dr. Karyl Rattay
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Areas of Concern
Newark (29)
Wilmington (41)
New Castle (17)
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Kentmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Wilmington
36Residents
25Staff
Cadia Healthcare Silverside Wilmington
19 Residents
14Staff
Country Rest Home Greenwood
18 Residents
14Staff
Long-term Care Outbreak
• Source under investigation • Visitation activities and PPE availability do not
appear to be factors in the spread of illness
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Action Steps: Long-term Care
• DPH and Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) infection control surveys
• DPH providing recommendations - testing guidance, isolation and quarantine, patient and staff management strategies
• DPH epidemiologists assigned to investigate
• Active daily screening in place
• Repeat training available for staff
• Updated guidance to test all staff weekly
• Regular calls with LTC facilities
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Flu Season
• Vaccination: more important than ever
• Vaccine won’t prevent COVID, but will lower risk for illness and complications
• Vaccines for ages 6 months+ • Focus on high-risk populations
flu.delaware.gov
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1. Medical provider – Doctor’s office or Federally Qualified Health Center: Westside, Henrietta Johnson, La Red Health Center
2. Pharmacies
3. Community Flu Clinics
4. DPH Clinics – appointments only § 8 clinics this week - statewide
4 Locations to get yourFlu Vaccine
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Flu or COVID-19?Similarities
•Fever or feeling feverish/chills•Cough•Shortness of breath or
difficulty breathing•Fatigue (tiredness)•Sore throat•Runny or stuffy nose•Muscle pain or body aches•Headache
Differences• COVID-19 symptoms -
change in or loss of taste or smell.
• COVID-19 may have no symptoms
• Flu symptoms generally come on more suddenly
de.gov/gettested
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Download COVID Alert DE
de.gov/covidalert
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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.
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