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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Governor Carney declared a State of Emergency starting on March 13, 2020, and updated it on March 16, 18, 20, 22, 29, and 30.

On March 30, the Governor added screening requirements for high-risk essential businesses.
On March 30, the Governor made a modification which allows child care programs in Delaware to be designated as emergency child care sites.
On March 29, the Governor ordered all out-of-state travelers into Delaware to self-quarantine for 14 days.
On March 22, the Governor ordered Delawareans to stay-at-home and shelter in place, except to leave for essential work or activities.
- Read frequently asked questions about stay-at-home order.
On March 22, the Governor ordered non-essential businesses to close at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24.

Contact your primary health care provider if you have concerns about symptoms, particularly those with fever and coughing or shortness of breath.

Individuals with general questions about coronavirus can call DPH at 1-866-408-18991-866-408-1899 or email us at DPHCall@delaware.gov. Individuals with hearing impairment can call 7-1-17-1-1.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

Take steps to avoid spreading germs from any respiratory diseases by:

Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer.

Don’t touch your face.

Cover your cough with a tissue or your elbow.

Stay home if you are sick.

Get your flu shot.

FAQ’s.

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TESTING

To be tested, a referral from your provider is required.

Symptoms include: fever AND cough OR difficulty breathing.

Contact your primary care provider if you have one. Those without a health care provider should call the DPH Call Center at 1-866-408-18991-866-408-1899.

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OTHER INFORMATION

State of Emergency Declarations

Health Alert Notifications (HAN)

View Delaware Health Alert Notifications for 2020.

Downloadable/Printable Materials

Find information in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Mandarin.

Information About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Risk, Prevention, etc.)
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Information About Self- Monitoring

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a novel coronavirus?

A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. It is named for the crownlike spikes that protrude from its surface. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.

What is DPH doing?

We are in contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as other local, state, and national partners to share information.
We have sent information to health care providers around the state with current recommendations for screening and testing for COVID-19, as well as to EMS and home health care providers regarding proper protection procedures.
We are holding frequent calls with staff and our state and health care provider partners to stay up to date with the latest updates.
We are sharing messaging with partners and the public as it becomes available.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, so information and recommendations are likely to change quickly as well. We will continue to learn more in the coming days and share new information as it is available.

How does it spread?

Through the air by coughing and sneezing
Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes

Who is at risk?

Individuals 60 years of age and older.
Individuals with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, or heart disease.
Individuals who are immunocompromised or have medical needs.
Individuals with access or functional needs.
Individuals who are homeless or experience housing instability.

What are the symptoms?

For confirmed COVID-19 infections, reported illnesses have ranged from infected people with little to no symptoms (similar to the common cold) to people being severely ill and dying: