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Emergency Child Care during Shutdown
We thank our child care providers for their dedication to Delaware’s children, and their efforts to keep children and staff safe during this time. From April 6 and through Phase 1, child care may only be provided by child care centers and child care homes that have been designated as “Emergency Child Care Sites” by […]
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For Questions on COVID-19 Cases and Cleaning Protocol: If a child or employee tests positive for COVID-19, contact the Division of Public Health at 1-888-295-5156 or hspcontact@delaware.gov to discuss next steps. Facilities with positive cases should contact DPH for cleaning guidance specific to their facility. If you are an emergency child care site that needs help with cleaning […]
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Here are the details for child care programs during Phase 1: Employees of essential and/or reopened businesses who cannot work from home and do not have alternate care options may utilize child care. Child care should only be used when absolutely necessary. Child care facilities must be designated as an Emergency Child Care Site (ECCS) […]
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Infection Prevention and Control Each long term care facility must have an infection prevention and control program based upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally recognized infection prevention and control guidelines. Topics such as COVID-19 testing, masking, visitation, and the different levels of precautions for COVID-19 are covered by the […]
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Food Assistance Programs like Meals on Wheels, Delaware 2-1-1, and General Assistance are available to those in need. Meals on Wheels Continues to serve hot, nutritious meals to vulnerable Delawareans. Delaware 2-1-1 United Way’s Delaware 2-1-1 hotline and website provides links to critical services, including food needs Contact: Dial 2-1-1 or dial 1-800-560-3372; text […]
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Vaccine Availability Development/Safety/Effectiveness Rumor Control/Myth Busting Health officials must respond to many rumors, and debunk several myths. Your best course of action is visit trusted federal resources for information, including the CDC (cdc.gov). Other sources such as FEMA have a rumor control section: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/rumor-control#vaccinations. See some common myths below, and responses from the […]
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Questions about coronavirus? Individuals with general questions about coronavirus can call 2-1-1 or text their ZIP code to 898-211 for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. Sign Up for Updates Text “add” to 302-460-2501 for text updates from the State of Delaware.
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Stay up to date by reading the latest press releases from Delaware State Agencies on coronavirus.
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