Delaware County
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COVID Still Among Us as Delaware County Zip Code Data Shows Higher Case Percentages
Percentage increases of COVID-19 cases were higher overall for the week prior to April 21 in Delaware County’s Zip codes. write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Four Zip codes had increases of 5% or more. The highest came from Zip code 19043 (Holmes) which reported a 6.14% increase, with 14 new…
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New COVID-19 Cases Picked Up Friday, With 178, But Stayed Below 200 in Delaware County
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Friday, April 23, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Friday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,371 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 826 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46 of the…
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Here’s How Delaware County reacted to the Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
The communities of Delaware County and their leaders were quick to react to the jury verdict yesterday that found police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on three charges of killing George Floyd, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Cheers were heard in the 69th Street area in Upper Darby after the verdict was read.…
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COVID-19 Cases Lower Thursday for Delaware County, with 132 New Cases Reported
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Thursday, April 22, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Thursday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,371 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 826 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46 of the…
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At 217 New Positive COVID-19 Cases for Wednesday, Delaware County Still Trending Higher
Updated records from the Chester County Health Department for Wednesday, April 21, are still trending higher, and added 15 fatalities to Delaware County’s total COVID-19-related deaths. As of Wednesday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,371 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 826 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes.…
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New Daily COVID-19 Cases Reported for Delaware County Is 732 Between Friday and Tuesday
No new COVID-19-related death were reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, April 20, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Tuesday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,365 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 825 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from…
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Still Time to Register for SCORE Webinar on How to Have the Best Sales Year Ever
This free SCORE webinar shows you proven sales processes to achieve your best sales. Closing a sale is a skill that all entrepreneurs need to achieve success. This free SCORE webinar Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., points out common pitfalls resulting in lost sales. Host Robert Sinton presents the webinar. He is a…
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Compared to Rest of Philly, Delaware County Rents Are Pretty Affordable
Delaware County rents are easily competitive with other rents in the Philadelphia area, according to a new report by RENTCafe. In the county, Media had the highest rent for March at $1,581. This is above the national average of $1,407 but below the Philadelphia average of $1,672. Media, which has a 48 percent renter share,…
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For PA, New COVID-19 Positive Cases Drops Below 2,000 for Monday
Pennsylvania’s daily COVID-19 caseload appeared to drop below 2,000 for the first time in weeks Monday when the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,914 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state also reported no new COVID-19 deaths statewide Monday, with the current death toll at 25,688. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of…
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Board of Health Created for Delaware County’s New Health Department
Delaware County Council took a key step April 7 toward creating a Delaware County Health Department when it appointed five members to its new Board of Health. Creating a Board of Health is a pre-requisite by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in order to be recognized as a County Health Department. The five were chosen…
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Weekly COVID Cases Still Increasing in Delaware County so Far in April
Weekly COVID cases continue to rise in Delaware County, according to a 4-week summary provided by the Chester County Health Department. In the most recent week, April 9 to April 15, the county had 1,249 positive cases, or 220.38 cases per 100,000 residents. The rate of new weekly COVID cases has gone up in the…
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There’s Still 5% Surges in COVID-19 Cases for Delaware County Zip Codes, but Not as Many
Though some Zip codes in Delaware County still saw COVID-19 cases surge 5% or above for the week prior to April 14, there was a slight improvement. Several more Zip codes reported increases of only 2% or less, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. For the week prior to April…
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COVID-19 Daily Cases Exceeded 200 Friday With Case Loads Still High in Delaware County
Three COVID-19-related death were reported in Delaware County for Friday, April 16, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Friday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,365 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Deaths were reported from Upper Darby, Chester and Radnor. Of those, 825 were in long-term care facilities and personal…
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Drug Arrests by Police in Delaware County Can Now Include a Treatment Option
Drug arrests in the past only led to incarceration. Now there’s an option for treatment, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Almost 1,000 people fatally overdosed in Delaware County in the past year. Earlier and faster intervention may have saved some. Through the Law Enforcement Training Initiative, police can fast-track someone into a treatment…
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In Delaware County, Everyone Gets a Vaccine, Thanks to Homebound Program
Vic Berg got to the first of 10 homebound patients by 9 a.m., vaccinating them from COVID-19. He’s a participant in a Delaware County program started late last month, using paramedics and health care providers to reach the homebound with vaccinations. “We’re seeing people that physically can’t go. I’m seeing people that psychologically can’t go.…
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COVID-19 Daily Cases Remain High in Delaware County, Hovering Near 200 for Thursday
No COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County for Thursday, April 15, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Thursday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,362 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 825 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the…
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Delaware County Ups Other Vaccines to Replace Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Delaware County asked for larger shipments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is temporarily unavailable, reports Corey Davis for 6abc.com. Six women suffered blood clots from the Johnson & Johnson shot two weeks ago. One has died. Another is critical. The CDC has stopped distribution of the Johnson &…
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Five More COVID-19 Deaths and 163 Cases Reported in Delaware County for Wednesday
Five COVID-19-related death were reported in Delaware County for Wednesday, April 14, according to the Chester County Health Department. Deaths were reported from Upper Darby, Radnor, Springfield, Brookhaven, and Collingdale. As of Wednesday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,362 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 825 were in long-term care facilities…
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