DELAWARE'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Press Briefing July 21, 2020
de.gov/coronavirus Delaware Cases of COVID-19
13,746 total cases 144,601 negative tests 525 total deaths 58 current hospitalizations 11 critical hospitalizations
As of July 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Delaware Cases of COVID-19
105.3 new cases per day (5-day average) 4.2 percent positive (5-day average)
As of July 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Delaware Cases of COVID-19
6,206 positive cases since first case confirmed on March 11, 2020
As of July 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Delaware Cases of COVID-19
2,017 positive cases since first case confirmed on March 11, 2020
As of July 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Delaware Cases of COVID-19
5,365 positive cases since first case confirmed on March 11, 2020
As of July 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Total Cases by Age
As of July 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Rate of Cases by Age
As of July 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Delaware's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Inventory Status
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity COVID-19 Data Dashboard
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity COVID-19 Data Dashboard 90-day View
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity Infection Rate: All Available Data Lives Lost TESTING POSITIVITY: Which U.S. States Meet WHO Recommended Testing Criteria?
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Data as of Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 3:00 AM EDT Source: Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center (coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/testing-positivity) Schools: Planning Scenarios
Schools provide more than education: • Meals • Mental health services • Socialization • Child care • Additional supports We are assigning an expert liaison to advise each school district on health decisions around reopening during COVID-19. THANK YOU Dr. Karyl Rattay
Director Delaware Division of Public Health
de.gov/coronavirus Public Health Update
Healthy Communities Delaware Healthy Communities Delaware
Goal: To improve health, well-being, and equity in low-wealth DE Communities Collaboration of many partners Guiding Principles: • Collaborate with the community • Embed equity • Mobilize across sectors • Increase prosperity to improve health • Commit over the long-term COVID-19 and Vulnerable Communities
• Disproportionate impact on low- income, minorities, non-English speakers
• Every-day challenges worsened
• Disproportionate economic impact, higher risk, less access to testing COVID-19 and Vulnerable Communities
Areas of Focus • Equitable COVID-19 response and recovery • Social Determinants of Health • Basic needs Opportunity Communities • Top quartile of Health Index Score 2020 Funding & Collaboration
• $722,948 to communities • 9 communities receiving funding through 12 community-based organizations Public Health Update
NEW CASTLE COUNTY • West Side, Wilmington, Cornerstone West Community Development Corp. • West Side, Wilmington, Be Ready CDC • Northwest, Wilmington, Jefferson Street Center, Inc. • Eastside, Wilmington, Habitat for Humanity NCC • Eastside, Wilmington, Central Baptist CDC • Southbridge, Wilmington, South Wilmington Planning Network • Route 9 Corridor, Route 9 Master Plan Monitoring Committee • Wilmington/New Castle County, Latin American Community Center Public Health Update
KENT COUNTY • Dover and Western Kent County, NCALL, Inc.
SUSSEX COUNTY • Western Sussex and Georgetown, Food Bank of Delaware • Western Sussex and Georgetown, La Esperanza • Ellendale, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Public Health Update
Face Coverings
#MaskUpDE Director AJ Schall
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
de.gov/coronavirus Testing Locations - NCC NO PHYSICIAN'S ORDER REQUIRED
Tuesday, July 21 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, July 24 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cathedral of Fresh Fire Inc. Latin American Community Center 2300 Northeast Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802 301 N Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 Call for an appointment 302-320-6439 Wednesday, July 22 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Frawley Stadium (North Parking Lot) Friday, July 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Frawley Rd and Shipyard Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801 Delcastle Technical High School Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com 1417 Newport Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804 Wednesday, July 22 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Congo Funeral Home Parking Lot (Walk Up Only) Friday, July 24 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 2401 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19802 Judy Johnson Park (Walk up only) Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com 3rd and N. Clayton St., Wilmington DE 19805 Thursday, July 23 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Kirk Middle School Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 140 Brennen Dr, Newark, DE 19713 Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Seeds of Greatness 828 Frenchtown Rd E, New Castle, DE 19720 Thursday, July 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Claymont Elementary School (Walk up only) 3401 Green St, Claymont, DE 19703 Saturday, July 25 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center/Helen Chambers Park (Walk Up Only) Thursday, July 23 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 600 N. Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Kingswood Community Center Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com 2300 Bowers Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 Call for an appointment at 302-428-6586 de.gov/gettested Testing Locations NO PHYSICIAN'S ORDER REQUIRED Kent Sussex
Tuesday, July 21 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, July 20 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Epworth UM Church DelTech Terry Campus 19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE 19904 Register in advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Thursday, July 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. DelTech Jack Owens Campus 21179 College Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947 Wednesday, July 22 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Register in advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Smyrna Middle School 700 Duck Creek Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 Friday, July 24 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register In advance at delaware.curativeinc.com Milford High School 1019 N Walnut St, Milford, DE 19963 Register in advance at delaware.curativeinc.com
Find more information and additional testing locations: de.gov/gettested Cost Recovery
• Federal Disaster Declaration
• 75% reimbursement for “emergency protective measures” § State § Schools § Municipalities § Hospitals § Fire Companies § Other Non-profits • Over 50 applicants Testing Guidance for Business
• Fact sheet • Ability to consult with DPH and Division of Small Business
More information: de.gov/gettested Hurricane Preparedness Act with a sense of community. • Be smart. • Get tested. • Wash your hands. • Wear a face covering. • Practice social distancing. • Protect your neighbors. For the latest updates: de.gov/coronavirus de.gov/gettested de.gov/coronavirus