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A new state program means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware by encouraging the use of refrigerants it says are less harmful to the environment.

Delaware’s Division of Public Health says it is actively taking steps to prepare for community spread of the novel coronavirus.

State public health officials announced two more flu-related deaths, bringing the total this season to nine. 

The most recent deaths were an 83-year-old and a 59-year old. Both women were from New Castle County and diagnosed with influenza A.

A third Delawarean has tested negative for CoVid-19, the illness resulting from the novel coronavirus.

Delaware’s Division of Public Health says the second of two pending test results in the state for CoVid-19 came back negative.

A New Castle County high schooler has been diagnosed with the mumps.

Delaware’s Division of Public Health notified Colonial School District Thursday that a William Penn High School student tested positive for the viral disease.

Another Delawarean has tested negative for CoVid-19, the illness resulting from the novel coronavirus.