DELAWARE- The Delaware Division Of Public Health is reporting lower increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations after the holidays in 2023 than in 2022.
On January 6, 2022, there were 3,666 new cases reported and 759 hospitalizations reported on January 12. This was the highest number of new positive daily cases since the start of the pandemic.
This year on January 6, 2023, there were 266 new cases reported on the My Healthy Community dashboard and 202 hospitalizations reported on January 10.
The division is encouraged that a lower number of hospitalizations means that there is not as much serious illness caused by COVID-19 infection this year.
Despite the trends in the data, DPH says people should take the necessary steps to stay healthy and prevent spread of the virus. This includes staying home when sick, testing when symptoms appear or exposure to another person with COVID-19, staying up to date with vaccinations and boosters, and considering wearing masks in crowded spaces.