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Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
DelDOT and DDA Tree Planting In Support Of Forest Initiative Fund
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
Sponsors, Meal Sites Sought for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
Governor Carney Ends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Delaware Office of Highway Safety: Click it or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers to Buckle up Every Trip, Every Time
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Department of Human Resources Implements Marijuana & Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for Executive Branch Agencies
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announce Compassionate Champion Awardees
Date Posted: May 10, 2023
Nominations Open for 2023 Young Environmentalist Awards
Date Posted: May 10, 2023
Ride Smart, Ride Safe During Motorcycle Awareness Month
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System May 16
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 8, 2023
The Importance of House Bill 198, from a Former Educator
Date Posted: May 8, 2023
Governor Carney Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13
Date Posted: May 8, 2023
Delaware Flag to be Lowered for Former Senator J. Donald Isaacs
Date Posted: May 5, 2023
Governor, DNREC Mark Opening of Fort Delaware Projects
Date Posted: May 5, 2023
Department of Correction Signs Contracts for Correctional Healthcare Services
Date Posted: May 5, 2023
DNREC Adds Two New Programs to Help Build Back Delaware’s Portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Date Posted: May 4, 2023
Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations to the Delaware Supreme Court
Date Posted: May 3, 2023
Delaware BPA Students Bring Home Honors from National Conference
Date Posted: May 3, 2023
Delaware Forest Service Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Date Posted: May 2, 2023
State Releases Policy Framework to Give Postsecondary Credit to Students for Prior Learning
Date Posted: May 2, 2023
Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
DelDOT Breaks Ground on I-95/896 Interchange Improvements Project
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 HomicideÂ
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: April 28, 2023
DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Date Posted: April 28, 2023
Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2023 Delaware Envirothon Championship
Date Posted: April 27, 2023
Governor Carney: Application Period Extended for Student Representative on State Board of Education
Date Posted: April 27, 2023
Statement from AG Jennings on SCOTUS’ Mifepristone Stay
Date Posted: April 26, 2023
OHS Partners with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain to Bring Awareness to the Dangers of Impaired Driving
Date Posted: April 26, 2023
DNREC to Offer Training for Volunteer Beach-nesting Bird Monitors
Date Posted: April 26, 2023
‘Buena Vista Spring Event’ on Saturday, May 13, 2023
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Sean Milligan named Security Superintendent at Sussex Correctional Institution
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Holodick Honors Top High School Seniors as 2023 Secretary Scholars
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Kicks Off Motorcyclist Safety Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Probation and Parole Teams With Service Providers, Employers To Hold 2nd Chance Month Events On April 26
Date Posted: April 24, 2023
Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery Issues Annual Progress Report
Date Posted: April 24, 2023
Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Bill 1 and House Bill 2
Date Posted: April 21, 2023
Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Preview 5th Annual Trauma Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 21, 2023
DNREC Honors Volunteers of the Year on The Green in Dover
Date Posted: April 21, 2023
Earth Day Mirror Lake Wetland Cleanup Commemorates Acclaimed 2013 DNREC Remediation and Restoration Project
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Frontline Farm and Food Workers Eligible for Relief Payments
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Jennings, AGs, and Advocates Announce Proposed Settlement in Chesapeake Pollution Lawsuit
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Treasurer Davis Offers Legislation to Boost Retirement Savings for State Employees
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Governor Carney, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Open WWII Tower 3 to Public
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Cab Calloway School of the Arts Race Team Crowned Champion of 2023 Junior Solar Sprint
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Poetry Out Loud National Finals Return to Washington, DC – Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Governor Carney: Application Period is Open for Student Representative on State Board of Education
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
DAEE Hosts Fourteenth Annual Environmental Education Conference
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Affordable Housing Development Gets A Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
Historical Affairs programs, May 2023
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
First State Food System Program Opens Second Grant Application Cycle
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
Limited Open Burning of Brush, Branches and Limbs Allowed in Delaware Until May 1
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
DPH Announces April 22 As DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for Delaware
Date Posted: April 17, 2023
Overdose Review Commission Releases 2022 Annual Report
Date Posted: April 17, 2023
DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Webinar on The Elizabeth River (Va.) Project April 26
Date Posted: April 17, 2023
Delaware Retains AAA Bond Rating
Date Posted: April 14, 2023
AG Jennings: Full Protections for Mifepristone Access Remain Intact in Delaware
Date Posted: April 14, 2023
Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp Closure Extended Into July
Date Posted: April 14, 2023
Governor Carney Announces Supreme Court Nominations
Date Posted: April 13, 2023
Brandywine Springs Student Wins Arbor Day Poster Contest
Date Posted: April 13, 2023
Delaware Medicaid Annual Eligibility Renewals UnderwayÂ
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 20 in Middletown
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Local Forums Underway on Delaware EARNS
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Future STEM Leaders Earn 341 Medals with Honor to Represent State at National Conference
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with ‘Marsh Madness’ Salt Marsh Tours at DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna
Date Posted: April 11, 2023
Delaware State Housing Authority Celebrates National Community Development Week
Date Posted: April 10, 2023
Recovery Resources for Sussex County Tornado
Date Posted: April 7, 2023
DelDOT Marks End of I-95 Restore the Corridor Project
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
DHSS Releases Third Annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Bureau of Prisons Announces Leadership Promotions
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Governor Carney Plans to End Public Health Emergency Order in May
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol to Host Tryouts April 16 and 30, and May 7
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Delaware Managed Care Only Providers Must Register with the Delaware Medical Assistance Program
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Probation and Parole’s 15th Annual Operation ZiPP Up Brings Winter Warmth To Hundreds Of Delawareans In Need
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces Video Scholarship Contest for Delaware High School Students
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Caesar Rodney HQIM Use Leads to Student Reading Gains
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Volunteers Needed for April 15 Cleanup at Concord Pond in Seaford
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence to delay opening
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
High School Culinary Teams Move on to National Competition
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Middle School Students Explore Career Technical Education Opportunities at State Conference
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Future Educators Win Awards at State Conference
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Increases Enforcement for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Archaeology Symposium in Dover On April 22, 2023
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Students Take Home Awards from State FFA Convention
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
DNREC is Accepting Public Comment for April 26 Hearing on Potential Adoption of Clean Car Regulations
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Future Health Professionals to Represent Delaware at International Conference
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Delaware Students Need All of Us
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Governor Surveys Sussex County Tornado Damage
Date Posted: April 2, 2023
State and Local Agencies Respond to Severe Weather and Tornado Damage
Date Posted: April 2, 2023
Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services
Date Posted: March 31, 2023
Emergency Sirens Test on April 4 at 7:20 p.m.
Date Posted: March 31, 2023
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: March 31, 2023
Federal Court Rules Against Gun Lobby on Delaware Injunction
Date Posted: March 30, 2023
Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips Regarding Dog Found Dead in Canary Creek
Date Posted: March 29, 2023
Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives
Date Posted: March 29, 2023
Animator Tad Sare brings his work to The Mezzanine Gallery – Opening April 7
Date Posted: March 29, 2023
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
DelDOT and DDA Tree Planting In Support Of Forest Initiative Fund
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
Sponsors, Meal Sites Sought for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
Governor Carney Ends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Delaware Office of Highway Safety: Click it or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers to Buckle up Every Trip, Every Time
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Department of Human Resources Implements Marijuana & Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for Executive Branch Agencies
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19
Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announce Compassionate Champion Awardees
Date Posted: May 10, 2023
Nominations Open for 2023 Young Environmentalist Awards
Date Posted: May 10, 2023
Ride Smart, Ride Safe During Motorcycle Awareness Month
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System May 16
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 8, 2023
The Importance of House Bill 198, from a Former Educator
Date Posted: May 8, 2023
Governor Carney Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13
Date Posted: May 8, 2023
Delaware Flag to be Lowered for Former Senator J. Donald Isaacs
Date Posted: May 5, 2023
Governor, DNREC Mark Opening of Fort Delaware Projects
Date Posted: May 5, 2023
Department of Correction Signs Contracts for Correctional Healthcare Services
Date Posted: May 5, 2023
DNREC Adds Two New Programs to Help Build Back Delaware’s Portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Date Posted: May 4, 2023
Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations to the Delaware Supreme Court
Date Posted: May 3, 2023
Delaware BPA Students Bring Home Honors from National Conference
Date Posted: May 3, 2023
Delaware Forest Service Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Date Posted: May 2, 2023
State Releases Policy Framework to Give Postsecondary Credit to Students for Prior Learning
Date Posted: May 2, 2023
Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
DelDOT Breaks Ground on I-95/896 Interchange Improvements Project
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 HomicideÂ
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings
Date Posted: May 1, 2023
Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: April 28, 2023
DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Date Posted: April 28, 2023
Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2023 Delaware Envirothon Championship
Date Posted: April 27, 2023
Governor Carney: Application Period Extended for Student Representative on State Board of Education
Date Posted: April 27, 2023
Statement from AG Jennings on SCOTUS’ Mifepristone Stay
Date Posted: April 26, 2023
OHS Partners with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain to Bring Awareness to the Dangers of Impaired Driving
Date Posted: April 26, 2023
DNREC to Offer Training for Volunteer Beach-nesting Bird Monitors
Date Posted: April 26, 2023
‘Buena Vista Spring Event’ on Saturday, May 13, 2023
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Sean Milligan named Security Superintendent at Sussex Correctional Institution
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Holodick Honors Top High School Seniors as 2023 Secretary Scholars
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Kicks Off Motorcyclist Safety Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 25, 2023
Probation and Parole Teams With Service Providers, Employers To Hold 2nd Chance Month Events On April 26
Date Posted: April 24, 2023
Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery Issues Annual Progress Report
Date Posted: April 24, 2023
Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Bill 1 and House Bill 2
Date Posted: April 21, 2023
Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Preview 5th Annual Trauma Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 21, 2023
DNREC Honors Volunteers of the Year on The Green in Dover
Date Posted: April 21, 2023
Earth Day Mirror Lake Wetland Cleanup Commemorates Acclaimed 2013 DNREC Remediation and Restoration Project
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Frontline Farm and Food Workers Eligible for Relief Payments
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Jennings, AGs, and Advocates Announce Proposed Settlement in Chesapeake Pollution Lawsuit
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Treasurer Davis Offers Legislation to Boost Retirement Savings for State Employees
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Governor Carney, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Open WWII Tower 3 to Public
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Cab Calloway School of the Arts Race Team Crowned Champion of 2023 Junior Solar Sprint
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Poetry Out Loud National Finals Return to Washington, DC – Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Governor Carney: Application Period is Open for Student Representative on State Board of Education
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
DAEE Hosts Fourteenth Annual Environmental Education Conference
Date Posted: April 19, 2023
Affordable Housing Development Gets A Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
Historical Affairs programs, May 2023
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
First State Food System Program Opens Second Grant Application Cycle
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
Limited Open Burning of Brush, Branches and Limbs Allowed in Delaware Until May 1
Date Posted: April 18, 2023
DPH Announces April 22 As DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for Delaware
Date Posted: April 17, 2023
Overdose Review Commission Releases 2022 Annual Report
Date Posted: April 17, 2023
DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Webinar on The Elizabeth River (Va.) Project April 26
Date Posted: April 17, 2023
Delaware Retains AAA Bond Rating
Date Posted: April 14, 2023
AG Jennings: Full Protections for Mifepristone Access Remain Intact in Delaware
Date Posted: April 14, 2023
Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp Closure Extended Into July
Date Posted: April 14, 2023
Governor Carney Announces Supreme Court Nominations
Date Posted: April 13, 2023
Brandywine Springs Student Wins Arbor Day Poster Contest
Date Posted: April 13, 2023
Delaware Medicaid Annual Eligibility Renewals UnderwayÂ
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 20 in Middletown
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Local Forums Underway on Delaware EARNS
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Future STEM Leaders Earn 341 Medals with Honor to Represent State at National Conference
Date Posted: April 12, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with ‘Marsh Madness’ Salt Marsh Tours at DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna
Date Posted: April 11, 2023
Delaware State Housing Authority Celebrates National Community Development Week
Date Posted: April 10, 2023
Recovery Resources for Sussex County Tornado
Date Posted: April 7, 2023
DelDOT Marks End of I-95 Restore the Corridor Project
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
DHSS Releases Third Annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Bureau of Prisons Announces Leadership Promotions
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Governor Carney Plans to End Public Health Emergency Order in May
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol to Host Tryouts April 16 and 30, and May 7
Date Posted: April 6, 2023
Delaware Managed Care Only Providers Must Register with the Delaware Medical Assistance Program
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Probation and Parole’s 15th Annual Operation ZiPP Up Brings Winter Warmth To Hundreds Of Delawareans In Need
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces Video Scholarship Contest for Delaware High School Students
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Caesar Rodney HQIM Use Leads to Student Reading Gains
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Volunteers Needed for April 15 Cleanup at Concord Pond in Seaford
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence to delay opening
Date Posted: April 5, 2023
High School Culinary Teams Move on to National Competition
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Middle School Students Explore Career Technical Education Opportunities at State Conference
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Future Educators Win Awards at State Conference
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Increases Enforcement for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Archaeology Symposium in Dover On April 22, 2023
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Students Take Home Awards from State FFA Convention
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
DNREC is Accepting Public Comment for April 26 Hearing on Potential Adoption of Clean Car Regulations
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Future Health Professionals to Represent Delaware at International Conference
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Delaware Students Need All of Us
Date Posted: April 3, 2023
Governor Surveys Sussex County Tornado Damage
Date Posted: April 2, 2023
State and Local Agencies Respond to Severe Weather and Tornado Damage
Date Posted: April 2, 2023
Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services
Date Posted: March 31, 2023
Emergency Sirens Test on April 4 at 7:20 p.m.
Date Posted: March 31, 2023
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: March 31, 2023
Federal Court Rules Against Gun Lobby on Delaware Injunction
Date Posted: March 30, 2023
Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips Regarding Dog Found Dead in Canary Creek
Date Posted: March 29, 2023
Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives
Date Posted: March 29, 2023
Animator Tad Sare brings his work to The Mezzanine Gallery – Opening April 7
Date Posted: March 29, 2023
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Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
DOVER (Nov. 2, 2021) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that an 87-year-old Kent County woman has become infected with West Nile Virus (WNV), making it the state’s third case of human WNV in 2021. The woman indicated no travel history that could have led to transmission, meaning she contracted WNV in Delaware. To protect the patient’s privacy, DPH will not provide additional information on this case.
WNV is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause serious health problems. WNV is transmitted by mosquitoes, generally in summer and fall, with a peak period for disease transmissions from mid-August to mid-October. Nearly 80 percent of people infected with WNV will not become ill. While only a little less than 20 percent of those infected with the virus will develop West Nile fever with mild symptoms (fever, headache, body aches, a skin rash on the chest or back and swollen lymph glands), one in 150 people infected will develop severe infection (West Nile encephalitis or meningitis).
Symptoms of severe WNV infection include headache, high fever, stiff neck, and/or tremors and muscle weakness. The elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk. Anyone who experiences any of these severe symptoms should seek medical help immediately. Symptoms may progress to stupor, disorientation, coma, convulsions, paralysis and possibly death.
The mosquitoes that cause WNV bite primarily from dusk (evening) to dawn (morning). However, other mosquitoes that cause diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, and Zika can bite during the day. It is important to protect yourself by wearing insect repellent whenever you go outdoors. It’s also recommended to wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect your limbs from insect bites.
In addition to the three human WNV cases, there has been one confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a Kent County horse. West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are diseases transmitted to horses via the bites of mosquitoes. Humans can also be infected with WNV and EEE, but transmission requires a mosquito bite, and the virus cannot be directly transmitted between horses, or between horses and people. Signs of infection in horses include fever (although not always with WNV), anorexia, head pressing, depression or personality change, wobbling or staggering, weakness, blindness, convulsions, muscle spasms in the head and neck, or hind-limb weakness. If owners notice any of these signs in their horses, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.
Horse owners can take several additional steps in the barn and around the farm to help protect horses from mosquito bites. Horses should be kept inside during dawn and dusk, which are peak hours for mosquito activity. Topical insect repellents labeled for use on horses may be applied. The wind generated by fans installed in horse stalls can also help deter mosquitoes. Old tires and containers should be disposed of, and standing water eliminated. Water troughs or buckets should be emptied, cleaned, and refilled every 2-3 days if possible to remove any mosquito eggs or larvae.
Mosquito Bite Prevention: To avoid mosquito bites and reduce the risk of infection, individuals should:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Mosquito Control section announced WNV had been found in sentinel chickens for the first time this year in July. Delawareans are reminded that the possibility of contracting mosquito-transmitted diseases, including WNV and EEE, will continue until colder weather sets in, which this year could be as late as mid-November. Until that time, in response to findings of WNV or EEE in humans or horses by the Division of Public Health and Delaware Department of Agriculture, respectively, DNREC’s Mosquito Control section typically increases its mosquito population surveillance efforts in the vicinity of the virus findings, and then, depending on types and numbers of mosquitoes encountered, takes appropriate mosquito control measures as warranted. To report suspected cases of human WNV, call the DPH Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 1-888-295-5156.
For more information about mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses, use the following resources:
For mosquito biology/ecology and control, contact the DNREC Mosquito Control section office in Dover at 302-739-9917.
For requests for mosquito relief in upstate areas from Dover north, contact Mosquito Control’s Glasgow field office at 302-836-2555.
For requests for mosquito relief in downstate areas south of Dover, contact Mosquito Control’s Milford field office at 302-422-1512.
For animal health questions, contact the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Poultry and Animal Health Section at 302-698-4561.
To report suspected cases of human WNV, call the Division of Public Health Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology toll-free at 1-888-295-5156.
For more information on West Nile virus or Eastern equine encephalitis, visit www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm.
For more information on what you can do to prevent West Nile Virus, visit the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention’s website, www.cdc.gov/westnile/prevention/index.html.
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Anyone who is deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind or speech disabled can contact DPH by dialing 711 first using specialized devices (i.e. TTY, TeleBraille, voice devices). The 711 service is free and to learn more about how it works, please visit http://delawarerelay.com.
The Department of Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware’s citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. DPH, a division of DHSS, urges Delawareans to make healthier choices with the 5-2-1 Almost None campaign: eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day, have no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time each day (includes TV, computer, gaming), get 1 or more hours of physical activity each day, and drink almost no sugary beverages.
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Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
DOVER (Nov. 2, 2021) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that an 87-year-old Kent County woman has become infected with West Nile Virus (WNV), making it the state’s third case of human WNV in 2021. The woman indicated no travel history that could have led to transmission, meaning she contracted WNV in Delaware. To protect the patient’s privacy, DPH will not provide additional information on this case.
WNV is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause serious health problems. WNV is transmitted by mosquitoes, generally in summer and fall, with a peak period for disease transmissions from mid-August to mid-October. Nearly 80 percent of people infected with WNV will not become ill. While only a little less than 20 percent of those infected with the virus will develop West Nile fever with mild symptoms (fever, headache, body aches, a skin rash on the chest or back and swollen lymph glands), one in 150 people infected will develop severe infection (West Nile encephalitis or meningitis).
Symptoms of severe WNV infection include headache, high fever, stiff neck, and/or tremors and muscle weakness. The elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk. Anyone who experiences any of these severe symptoms should seek medical help immediately. Symptoms may progress to stupor, disorientation, coma, convulsions, paralysis and possibly death.
The mosquitoes that cause WNV bite primarily from dusk (evening) to dawn (morning). However, other mosquitoes that cause diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, and Zika can bite during the day. It is important to protect yourself by wearing insect repellent whenever you go outdoors. It’s also recommended to wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect your limbs from insect bites.
In addition to the three human WNV cases, there has been one confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a Kent County horse. West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are diseases transmitted to horses via the bites of mosquitoes. Humans can also be infected with WNV and EEE, but transmission requires a mosquito bite, and the virus cannot be directly transmitted between horses, or between horses and people. Signs of infection in horses include fever (although not always with WNV), anorexia, head pressing, depression or personality change, wobbling or staggering, weakness, blindness, convulsions, muscle spasms in the head and neck, or hind-limb weakness. If owners notice any of these signs in their horses, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.
Horse owners can take several additional steps in the barn and around the farm to help protect horses from mosquito bites. Horses should be kept inside during dawn and dusk, which are peak hours for mosquito activity. Topical insect repellents labeled for use on horses may be applied. The wind generated by fans installed in horse stalls can also help deter mosquitoes. Old tires and containers should be disposed of, and standing water eliminated. Water troughs or buckets should be emptied, cleaned, and refilled every 2-3 days if possible to remove any mosquito eggs or larvae.
Mosquito Bite Prevention: To avoid mosquito bites and reduce the risk of infection, individuals should:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Mosquito Control section announced WNV had been found in sentinel chickens for the first time this year in July. Delawareans are reminded that the possibility of contracting mosquito-transmitted diseases, including WNV and EEE, will continue until colder weather sets in, which this year could be as late as mid-November. Until that time, in response to findings of WNV or EEE in humans or horses by the Division of Public Health and Delaware Department of Agriculture, respectively, DNREC’s Mosquito Control section typically increases its mosquito population surveillance efforts in the vicinity of the virus findings, and then, depending on types and numbers of mosquitoes encountered, takes appropriate mosquito control measures as warranted. To report suspected cases of human WNV, call the DPH Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 1-888-295-5156.
For more information about mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses, use the following resources:
For mosquito biology/ecology and control, contact the DNREC Mosquito Control section office in Dover at 302-739-9917.
For requests for mosquito relief in upstate areas from Dover north, contact Mosquito Control’s Glasgow field office at 302-836-2555.
For requests for mosquito relief in downstate areas south of Dover, contact Mosquito Control’s Milford field office at 302-422-1512.
For animal health questions, contact the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Poultry and Animal Health Section at 302-698-4561.
To report suspected cases of human WNV, call the Division of Public Health Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology toll-free at 1-888-295-5156.
For more information on West Nile virus or Eastern equine encephalitis, visit www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm.
For more information on what you can do to prevent West Nile Virus, visit the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention’s website, www.cdc.gov/westnile/prevention/index.html.
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Anyone who is deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind or speech disabled can contact DPH by dialing 711 first using specialized devices (i.e. TTY, TeleBraille, voice devices). The 711 service is free and to learn more about how it works, please visit http://delawarerelay.com.
The Department of Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware’s citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. DPH, a division of DHSS, urges Delawareans to make healthier choices with the 5-2-1 Almost None campaign: eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day, have no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time each day (includes TV, computer, gaming), get 1 or more hours of physical activity each day, and drink almost no sugary beverages.
Related Topics: DE Division of Public Health, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Delaware Division of Public Health, west nile, West Nile Virus
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