The state has announced five more deaths related to the coronavirus, bringing the total so far to 125.
Total cases statewide rose to 4,162, up 128 from Sunday. That's a much lower increase than the 458 cases added a day ago.
The latest deaths involved individuals ranging in age from 71 to 92, all with underlying health conditions. Two were from New Castle County, one was from Kent County and two were from Sussex County. Two were residents of long-term care facilities.
So far, 77 of the state's 125 known virus-related deaths have been tied to long-term care facilities.
The majority of the new cases announced Monday were in Sussex County — which this weekend passed New Castle County for total known cases so far. New Castle County has more than twice the population of Sussex.
The racial disparity in infection rates has grown as more cases are announced. As of Sunday, nearly 88 per 10,000 Hispanic or Latino residents have tested positive for the virus. More than 54 in 10,000 black Delawareans have tested positive, compared to just under 16 in 10,000 white Delawareans.
The state released racial demographics of the outbreak for the first time late last week.
Gov. John Carney announced Sunday that Delawareans will be required to wear face coverings in public starting Tuesday.
And the Department of Correction announced another COVID-19 related inmate death at Vaughn prison Sunday. So far 47 offenders, 29 staff and 3 contractors in the DOC system have tested positive.
The current hospitalizations in Delaware rose by eight to 325 Monday.
Nearly 1,000 people are now considered recovered.
This story has been updated.
