The state has announced seven more deaths related to the coronavirus, bringing the total so far to 144.
But the state reports a much lower jump in new cases Wednesday. Total cases statewide to date rose to 4,655 — up just 80.
More than 400 new cases were announced Tuesday. More than 450 were added Sunday, and 128 cases were added Monday.
The deaths announced Wednesday were of individuals who ranged in age from 63 to 87. Six of them had underlying health conditions, and two were residents of long-term care facilities. Two were from New Castle County, two were from Kent County, and three were from Sussex County.
So far 88 of the 144 known virus-related deaths statewide have been associated with long-term care facilities.
The majority of the new cases continue to be in Sussex County, which Gov. John Carney declared an official virus “hot spot” Tuesday. State officials announced 55 new cases there Wednesday.
So far Sussex County Hispanic or Latino residents have the highest known rate of cases in the state. The ZIP codes around Ellendale and Georgetown also have the highest rates of testing.
Current hospitalizations in Delaware fell by 11 to 326 Wednesday.
More than 1,100 people are now considered recovered.
The order requiring all Delawareans to wear face coverings in public went into effect Tuesday.
This story has been updated.
