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COVID-19 Overview

COVID-19 in Delaware

Introduction


What is COVID-19?

COVID-19, short for Coronavirus Disease - 2019, is a sickness caused by a virus called coronavirus. It spreads from person to person when someone with the virus coughs, sneezes, or talks, and their tiny droplets get into the air and are breathed in by others.

The best way to protect yourself is to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone 6 months and older is eligible for vaccination. Learn more by visiting de.gov/coronavirus.

COVID-19 Vaccination Success Story

Data Stories

COVID-19 Vaccination Success Story

Explore COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Hispanic Community

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COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring


What is wastewater surveillance?

Wastewater monitoring can detect viruses spreading from one person to another within a community earlier than clinical testing and before people who are sick go to their doctor or hospital. It can also detect infections without symptoms. If you see increased wastewater viral activity levels, it might indicate that there is a higher risk of infection.

Delaware

COVID-19 Wastewater Viral Activity Levels

8/17/2025 - 8/23/2025

High
viral activity level of 6.0

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In Delaware, levels of COVID-19 in wastewater are currently high.

Very Low Moderate Very High

Investigate Map


Map of Delaware showing COVID-19 cases (as rates per 100,000 people) and vaccinations (shown as percentages).

Key Indicators


Delaware

New COVID-19 Cases

Last Week (5/11/2025 - 5/17/2025)

29
cases

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29 cases in Delaware reported having a new case of COVID-19.

Delaware

Percentage Vaccinated With an Updated Dose (This Season)

Since the new vaccine was authorized (8/22/2024 - 5/17/2025)

14.9%
of residents

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14.9 percent of residents in Delaware were vaccinated.

Delaware

Average Daily COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

(5/11/2025 - 5/17/2025)

1.6
new admissions

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1.6 new admissions in Delaware were hospitalized for COVID-19.

Stable (-8.3%)

DecreasingStableIncreasing
Delaware

COVID-19 Deaths this Season

(Sept 2024 - April 2025)

103
deaths

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The COVID-19 Deaths this Season in Delaware is 103 deaths.

New Cases by County (Fall and Winter Virus Season 2024-2025)


New COVID-19 Cases (Age-adjusted Rate) by Week in Delaware

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000 people

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Data Sources
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths

Citation: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. https://myhealthycommunity.dhss.delaware.gov/

Sections in the COVID-19 dashboard