Delaware joins regional public health coalition

Delaware is joining other northeast states in a regional public health coalition, officials announced Sept. 5. 

This multi-state collaborative is focused on developing evidence-based recommendations on vaccinations, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and supporting state public health labs.

“Science must continue to determine how we keep our state healthy, and that science says vaccines save lives and protect our communities,” said Gov. Matt Meyer in a press release. “We’re proud to join this regional public health collaborative to make sure science leads the development of all healthcare policy so that every Delawarean can access safe public spaces, and the social contract we all sign to be a part of this great state can be upheld.”

The coalition is made up of northeast states that reportedly include Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.

“Joining this regional collaboration allows Delaware to strengthen its public health resources by working closely with neighboring states on shared challenges,” said Delaware Division of Public Health Director Steven Blessing.