Delaware reports record number of positive cases and hospitalizations amid COVID surge
DELAWARE — The Delaware Division of Public Health provided an update on the most recent statistics for coronavirus.
DPH recorded the highest number of new positive daily cases since the start of the pandemic. As of December 29, 2021, the state had 3,381 positive cases. COVID hospitalizations surpassed the record high this week with 485 individuals hospitalized as of December 30, 2021. The previous high was 474 on January 12, 2021.
Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the contagiousness of the Omicron variant, DPH suggests people not to gather with others outside of their household for New Year’s celebrations this weekend. When people gather indoors – where they share the same air – the very fine droplets and particles will continue to spread and can accumulate, and infection is likely.
More statistics that DPH released:
COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations:
- Total positive cases since March 11, 2020: 180,366
- 7-day average of new positive cases: 1,503.1, a significant increase from 850.6 last week
- 7-day average for the percentage of total positive tests: 18.4%, a significant increase from 12% last week
- Hospitalizations: 485, an increase of 84 from last week; critically ill: 55, an increase of 3 from last week
- Total COVID-19 deaths: 2,286
- Total COVID-19 deaths reported since last week: 15
COVID-19 Vaccinations:
- Total number of doses administered in Delaware: 1,556,217
- Percentage of Delawareans 5+ who have received at least one dose (CDC data): 81.2%
- Percentage of Delawareans 12+ who have received at least one dose (CDC data): 86.7%
- Percentage of Delawareans 18+ who received at least one dose (CDC data): 88.7%
- Percent of Delawareans who are fully vaccinated (CDC data): 64.2%
DPH says all qualifying Delawareans should get vaccinated. Individuals who qualify for a booster dose should get one as soon as possible. For the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine in Delaware, visit de.gov/getmyvaccine.
