Delaware County
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Delaware County Seeing a Drop in New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
There continued to be a drop in new cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Friday, May 29. There were only 39 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Seven COVID-related deaths were reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. County totals now number 544 COVID-19 deaths and 6,428 cases reported. Click here…
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Here Is What the Move from Red to Yellow Phase Will Entail for Delaware County
Delaware County is gearing up for the move from red to yellow phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s tiered reopening on June 5, which will bring an easing of some restrictions and the opening of more businesses, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, customers will still be greeted with potential mitigation efforts…
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Delaware County Surpasses 6,000 Cases of COVID-19, 524 Deaths Reported
Delaware County has 524 residents who have died from complications of COVID-19, as of Monday, May 25. Of that total number, 393 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. It now has 6,234 cases reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. In Delaware County, there are 125.3…
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Outdoor Dining Returns to Delaware County Restaurants Under New State Reopening Guidelines
Delaware County restauranteurs have welcomed news that the updated reopening guidelines include marked outdoor dining as allowed during the yellow phase with delight and caution, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many restrictions will still apply, including keeping at least six feet between tables and using physical guides such as tape to indicate proper spacing. Additionally,…
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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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Pandemic Highlights The Foundation for Delaware County’s Vital Role in Emergencies
It’s good to know in these uncertain times that someone’s got your back. The Foundation for Delaware County was created more than three years ago to “create a vibrant future for Delaware County” by “improving the well-being of our residents.” That’s true every day and especially true now during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. “This…
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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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Two COVID-19 Food Drives Set Saturday in Upper Darby and Darby Borough
Two food drop offs will take place Saturday, May 30, in Upper Darby and Darby Borough. Donated items will be distributed to those in need throughout the county. Food can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon at Upper Darby High School, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Drexel Hill. Food can also be dropped…
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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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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Announces Upcoming Free On Line Small Business Seminars
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free on line seminars to finish out May and continuing in June. MAY 28 How to Find Opportunities and Test Your Ideas When Existing Assumptions are Challenged On Thursday, May 28, from 2 to 3 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties presents a free live webinar, “How…
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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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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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Delaware County Plans Memorial Web Page to Those Who Have Lost Their Lives to COVID-19
To those who have lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, Delaware County is inviting you to share a photo and a tribute or memory about your loved one for a public memorial web page. Photos and memorials can be emailed to: [email protected]. Alternatively, you can mail a photo and memorial to: …
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Different and Fewer Polling Places. Hand Ballots. Election Day in Delaware County Will Be Different
The Pennsylvania Primary Election in Delaware County June 2 will have 238 fewer polling places because of COVID-19 health and staffing concerns, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Precincts will stay the same, however. Voters who opt to visit the polls in lieu of using a mail-in ballot won’t be using new voting…
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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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