Eight additional positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Delaware

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Public Health has announced that eight additional positive cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in the state, bringing the statewide total to 16.

We’re told that seven of the eight individuals are New Castle County residents, and one is a Sussex County resident. All but one are self-isolating at home, while one in New Castle County is hospitalized. Six reportedly participated in the ChristianaCare Health System drive through testing event.

The Sussex County resident had a travel-related exposure. The source of the exposure of the remaining individuals is under investigation.