Healthcare
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New Cases of COVID-19 Down May 28 for Delaware County, at 48, 1 New Fatality
The number of new cases of COVID-19 was lower for Thursday, May 28 in Delaware County. There were 48 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. County totals now number 537 COVID-19 deaths and 6,389 cases reported. Of the total deaths reported, 393 were…
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Most COVID-19 Deaths in Delaware County Were in Nursing Homes, Low Employee Wages Might Be One of the Main Reasons Why
Nursing homes in Delaware County and nationwide are a hotbed for COVID-19, and low wages for employees might be one of the reasons why, according to an Editorial Board report for Bloomberg. Around 75 percent of all COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County are residents of local long-term care facilities. The situation is similar in all…
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Coronavirus Update: Delaware County COVID-19 Death Toll Now 536, With 6,341 Confirmed Cases
Twelve more Delaware County residents have died from complications of COVID-19 since Tuesday, May 26, with total deaths now reported at 536 as of Wednesday, May 27, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 393 were nursing home or personal care facility fatalities. Click here for a breakdown of…
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51 Days in the Deadly Shadow of COVID-19, Delaware County Man Recovers and Reunites With His Family
After 51 days on a ventilator, John Della Guardia beat back COVID-19 and came home from Riddle Hospital in Media, reports Joe Brandt for nbcphiladelphia.com. As is now customary, hospital staff lined the halls clapping and cheering as Guardia, 74, was recently released from the hospital and reunited with his family. John and his wife…
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Communities of Color in Delaware County at Higher Risk of Coronavirus Deaths
Communities of color in Delaware County and across the United States are at higher risk of being affected by coronavirus deaths, write Aaron Williams and Adrian Blanco for The Washington Post. This is due in part to higher chronic health conditions and higher social vulnerability, including living conditions and access to health care. The city…
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No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported May 26 for Delaware County, 61 New Cases
No new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, May 26, with the death toll remaining at 524, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 393 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. There were 61 more cases reported since Monday, for…
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Delaware County Approaching 6,000 Cases of COVID-19, 481 Deaths Reported
Editor’s Note: COVID-19 statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Thursday, May 21. The following statistics were provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. They do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases and may be slightly different than the numbers reported out of local health departments. The Pennsylvania Department of…
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Upper Darby High School Lastest Site for COVID-19 Testing
Upper Darby High School’s parking lot became a COVID-19 test site Thursday and will be open again today. The site will be open Friday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The high school is located at 610 No. Lansdowne Ave. in Drexel Hill. Residents over age 18 with COVID-19 symptoms and/or known exposure…
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State Reports More than 5,800 COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, 472 Deaths
Editor’s Note: COVID-19 statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Wednesday, May 20, because of a data delay from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The state’s information later became available and is presented here. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases and may be slightly different than the…
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Main Line Health: Easy Exercises for Seniors to Do at Home
By Main Line Health Now that we’re spending more time inside, it’s easy to get accustomed to spending most of your time sitting. And without our usual gyms and exercise classes to keep us moving, it can be easy for anyone to fall into a sedentary lifestyle. But the risk is especially great for seniors.…
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State Releases COVID-19 Statistics on Individual Long Term Care Facilities in Delaware County
The Wolf Administration released statistics Tuesday that include COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in individual Delaware County long-term care and personal care facilities. “Long-term care facility residents are among the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, and we want their families to have the latest information on what is going on in the facilities in which their loved…
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Delaware County Has 5,807 COVID-19 Cases, 491 Total Deaths
Delaware County has had 118 new COVID-19 cases reported since Monday, May 18, for a total of 5,807 cases in the county. There are now 491 people from Delaware County who have died from complications of COVID-19, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 384 occurred in a nursing…
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Delaware County Leads Region in COVID-19 Cases, Delaying Reopening Plans
Delaware County’s high number of COVID-19 cases is keeping the state’s southeast region from reopening, writes Vinny Vella and Marie McCullough for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many counties have moved to a less restrictive yellow phase as new cases of COVID-19 drop. Delaware County ‘s high numbers have been steady for a month while surrounding Montgomery,…
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Coronavirus Update: State COVID-19 Cases Top 63,000, Delaware County Hits 5,600
Editor’s Note: COVID-19 statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Monday, May 18. The following information is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, whose statistics may differ from local health department figures. The state does not provide a town by town breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed…
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Delaware County Still Sees Red as State Moves 49 Counties to Yellow Phase
On Friday, May 22, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 12 more counties in the state will move to the yellow phase of reopening. That makes 49 counties total in the state that have partially reopened. Click here for a list of the counties that have moved into the yellow reopening phase. Counties in the…
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198 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County Since Friday, 12 Deaths
Since Friday, Delaware County has had 198 new COVID-19 cases reported, for a total of 5,667 cases in the county. Twelve more Delaware County residents died from complications of COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 478, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 384 occurred in a…
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Dunwoody Village to Hold ‘Social Distancing Interviews’ for Nursing Positions on Wednesday
Dunwoody Village’s excellent reputation as a five-star continuing care retirement community is due in large part to the dedicated, talented, and caring team members who provide exemplary care and service to its residents. Safety is extremely important at Dunwoody Village, especially in this very difficult time, and its administration would like to meet you for…
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164 New COVID-19 Cases Reported for Delaware County as Numbers Continue to Climb
There were 164 new COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County for Friday, May 15, for a total of 5,469 cases in the county. Eighteen more Delaware County residents died from complications of COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 466, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 369…
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