Del. officials announce 79 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Division of Public Health says that an additional eight people have died as a result of the coronavirus in the state.

The most recent deaths involve individuals ranging in age from 65 to 95. Six of the eight most recent deaths involved individuals with underlying health conditions, and seven were living in long-term care facilities. Three were New Castle County residents, one was a Kent County resident, and four were Sussex County residents.

To date, a total of 4,737 cases have been confirmed in Delaware. 2,216 are in Sussex County, 1,734 in New Castle, and 759 in Kent.

Currently, 296 individuals are hospitalized, 65 of whom are critically ill. Nearly 1,300 Delawareans have made a full recovery.