Delaware Headlines

Delaware State Police has its first female superintendent. 

Lt. Col. Melissa Zebley takes over command of the department following Col. Nathaniel McQueen, Jr.’s retirement.  

Delaware adds one death and nearly 50 cases to its COVID-19 totals.

State health officials reported 48 cases Wednesday, pushing the First State’s total to date to 12,462.

Delaware adds 2 deaths and over 100 cases to its COVID-19 totals.

State health officials reported 121 cases Tuesday, pushing the First State’s total to date to 12,414. 79 of those new positive test results came Monday

Delaware's move to Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan remains on hold as it sees an uptick in new COVID-19 cases.

While the state has seen no new COVID-19 related deaths since July 1 and hospitalizations remain fairly low at 54, the 5-day average of new positive cases has been over 100 for 10 consecutive days and currently stands at 122.

Delaware’s Department for Correction continues to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak at a Sussex County prison facility.

The First State adds over 100 new COVID-19 cases to its total again.

State health officials reported 165 cases Monday, pushing the First State’s total since March 11 to 12,293.

Delaware’s COVID-19 case total now tops 12,000.

State health officials reported 132 new cases Sunday, pushing the First State’s total since March 11 to 12,128.

The First State saw fewer cases added to its COVID-19 total Saturday and hospitalizations fell.

The state's death toll also held steady.

A COVID-19 outbreak at a state prison facility in Sussex County is growing.

Delaware’s Department for Correction reports another 22 inmates have tested COVID-19 positive at the Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown.

Delaware reports nearly 200 new COVID-19 cases and 2 additional deaths Friday.

The state’s death toll is now 512.

Delaware’s Department of Correction (DOC) reports three inmates have turned up COVID-19 positive - the first new cases in the state’s prison system since May 21.

Few new COVID-19 cases are added to Delaware’s total Wednesday.

State health officials announced just 36 new cases after three consecutive days of nearly 100 or more.

The city of Rehoboth Beach is now mandating people wear face coverings in all public places.

The Rehoboth Beach commissioners adopted the policy unanimously during a special meeting Tuesday.

The mandate goes into effect at 5 p.m. Wednesday and covers all public streets, sidewalks and parks – as well as the Boardwalk, the beach, and all commercial establishments. 

The First State continues to see an uptick in its new COVID-19 cases.

State health officials announced 98 new cases Tuesday – along with 2 deaths.

Gov. Carney announced last week he is delaying a move to Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan. Today, he's expected to address what's next in the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

No COVID-19 deaths were announced in Delaware again Monday.    The state’s death toll remains at 507 for a fifth straight day.

An off-duty seasonal Rehoboth Beach police officer is fired for making racist comments on social media.

Delaware added another 74 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, but no new deaths.