December 30, 2020
The Division of Public Health announced Dec. 30 the state’s first flu-related death of the 2020-21 season. Officials said a 56-year-old Kent county male infected with influenza B passed away a week ago.
As of Dec. 19, there have been five laboratory-confirmed cases of the flu in Delaware for the current season, two each involving residents of Kent and New Castle counties, and one resident from Sussex County. This number reflects only the number of lab-confirmed cases; the actual number of cases circulating statewide is likely much higher as not all people with the flu seek treatment, and many cases are diagnosed through rapid test kits in a provider s office versus a lab, officials said.
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Since receiving the Pfizer vaccine Dec. 14, Delaware has vaccinated 750 healthcare workers across the state.
Delaware’s six health systems, and three sites of one long-term care organization were all part of the vaccine’s phased rollout.
The 750 vaccines administered are current as of noon Dec. 18, officials said, and the number will change as more frontline workers receive the vaccine. Up-to-date totals are expected to be posted at de.gov/healthycommunity in the coming days.
“Our frontline healthcare workers continue to lead by example, and I want to thank all of those Delawareans who rolled up their sleeves this week and received the vaccine,” said Gov. John Carney in a press release. “Your hard work and leadership will get us through this crisis. As our healthcare workers know, we continue to face a winter surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.”
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