Two fatalities in latest COVID-19 count

The Delaware Division of Public Health is announcing two related to COVID-19 and is providing clarification on cumulative cases.

While the total cumulative number of positive cases has increased by 112 between yesterday and today, it is important to note that not all of these cases represent new infections. According to data entered as of 6 p.m., June 18, 36 new positive cases were reported to DPH. The data reported in the daily press releases represents changes to the cumulative case count based on case information entered into the DPH surveillance system the previous day, and may reflect cases reported to the state on multiple days. The remaining positive cases are a result of a data quality measure that required inputting previously reported positive cases, many of which classified as “probable,” that were not already captured as positive cases in our surveillance system. These cases will be classified as new cases on the date they were reported to DPH, which will be reflected properly in the data dashboard on the My Healthy Community portal. Members of the media and the general public are highly encouraged to use the data on the My Healthy Community dashboard for the most accurate data trends based on the date cases are reported to DPH.

In total, 433 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 21 to 104 years old. Of those who have died, 231 were females and 202 were males. A total of 196 individuals were from New Castle County, 84 were from Kent County, and 153 were from Sussex County.

The most recent deaths were both women, ages 68 and 77. One was a New Castle County resident and one was a Sussex County resident. Both individuals had underlying health conditions, and one individual was a resident of a long-term care facility.

The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics cumulatively since March 11, provided as of 6 p.m., Thursday, June 18, include:

• 10,611 total positive cases

• New Castle County cases: 4,522

• Kent County cases: 1,602

• Sussex County cases: 4,470

• Unknown County: 17

• Females: 5,870; Males: 4,724; Unknown: 17

• Age range: 0 to 104

• Currently hospitalized: 75; Critically ill:15 (This data represents individuals currently hospitalized in a Delaware hospital regardless of residence, and is not  cumulative.)

• Delawareans recovered: 6,395

• 79,823 negative cases

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.

Long-term Care Statistics 

Information related to positive cases and deaths among residents at long-term care facilities will be updated weekly each Friday, using information reported as of 6 p.m. Thursday. There have been a total of 1,112 positive COVID-19 cases cumulatively involving long-term care residents, and 278 residents of Delaware long-term care facilities have died from complications related to COVID-19.

In addition, there have been a total of 450 positive cases, and one death, among staff members of Delaware long-term care facilities. Long-term care statistics reported by DPH are based on verified epidemiological surveillance data. Case data related to long-term care staff is limited to cases in which the individual self-identified as being a staff member at a long-term care facility during case investigation. Therefore, data reported may not be fully complete.

The locations and number of deaths involving residents of long-term care facilities are: 

• Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Health Center, Millsboro (14)   
• Brackenville Center, Genesis Healthcare, Hockessin (15)    
• Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilmington (25)    
• Cadia Healthcare Broadmeadow, Middletown (8)    
• Cadia Healthcare Capitol, Dover (6)
• Cadia Healthcare Renaissance, Millsboro (2)    
• Cadia Healthcare North Wilmington/Silverside, Wilmington (3)
• Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill, Smyrna (9)  
• Governor Bacon Health Center, Delaware City (1)  
• HarborChase of Wilmington, Wilmington (3) 
• Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Lewes (16)    
• Harrison House Senior Living, Georgetown (35)
• Hillside Center, Wilmington (3)    
• Little Sisters of the Poor, Newark (11)    
• ManorCare Health Services, Wilmington (12)  
• ManorCare Health Services, Pike Creek (8) 
• Methodist Country House, Wilmington (3)      
• Milford Center, Genesis Healthcare, Milford (31)    
• Millcroft, Newark (2)
• New Castle Health and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle (7)    
• Newark Manor Nursing Home, Newark (6)   
• Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Wilmington (17)  
• Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Health Center, Smyrna (21)    
• Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Hockessin (4)  
• Summit Assisted Living, Hockessin (3)  
• Sunrise Assisted Living, Wilmington (2)   
• Westminster Village, Dover (6)   
• Four other New Castle County long-term care facilities (1 death at each facility) 
• One Sussex County long-term care facilities (1 death at each facility) 

Additional demographic data on COVID-19 cases and deaths, including race/ethnicity, more age-specific data and rates information by ZIP code, can be found on the Division of Public Health’s My Healthy Community data portal.