168 new cases, 7 new deaths announced in Del.

SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Division of Public Health has provided an update on coronavirus in the state.

We’re told there are seven new deaths in the state, bringing the statewide total to 304. The most recent deaths ranged in age from 38 to 94. Five were New Castle County residents, one was a Kent County resident, and one was a Sussex County resident. Six of the seven individuals reportedly had underlying health conditions.

There are also 168 new cases, bringing the statewide total to 8,037. Sussex has seen a total of 3,904 cases, with 1,238 in Kent, and 2,845 in New Castle. At this time, 236 people are hospitalized, 40 of whom are critically ill.

A total of 3,760 Delawareans have made a full recovery from the virus.