SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Division of Public Health on Sunday announced 80 additional positive cases, bringing the state's total number of cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 673, including six new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reportedin the state.
DPH is reporting there are 86 cases in Kent county, 151 in Sussex County, and 436 in New Castle County. 308 of the cases are male and 365 are females, and range in age from 1 to 97.
DPH says 101 individuals are currently hospitalized, and 25 are critically ill. 71 Delawareans have recovered and there are 6,321 negative cases, according to the state.
Data on negative cases are preliminary, based on negative results reported to DPH by state and commercial laboratories performing analysis.
Delaware is considering patients fully recovered seven days after the resolution of their symptoms. Three days after symptoms resolve, patients are no longer required to self-isolate at home; however, they must continue to practice strict social distancing for the remaining four days before returning to their normal daily routine.
In total, 14 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been a total of eight deaths related to long-term care facilities, including seven in New Castle County (six at Little Sisters of the Poor) and one in Sussex County.
On Saturday, the DPH Lab received a shipment of 5,000 rapid test kits from Pinnacle BioLabs, a Nashville-based company making the tests.
The kits will be used primarily to test health care workers, first responders, and residents of long-term care facilities where outbreaks are suspected.
Results can be provided in five to 15 minutes.
After validation is completed, DPH expects to begin using the rapid test kits early next week.
Starting Monday, the Division of Public Health will begin a new collaboration with the United Way of Delaware to better triage incoming calls related to COVID-19. Anyone with a question about COVID-19 should call Delaware 2-1-1, 1-800-560-3372, 7-1-1 for individuals with a hearing impairment, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. Delaware 2-1-1 has increased its hours, added operators, and now is available seven days a week.