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Overview

Infectious diseases are caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease.

Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person. Some are transmitted by insects or other animals. And you may get others by consuming contaminated food or water or being exposed to organisms in the environment. Many infectious diseases, such as COVID-19 and the Flu, can be prevented by vaccines.

Key Data and Reports

Infectious Disease

Data are current as of 2024

Most recent dashboard update: 12/26/2024

Here, we highlight one key statistic from each topic. Click a table row to see more detailed data for the statistic. Or click on a link under "Topic Page" to view a statistic's corresponding topic page.

Table Key
Topic Page
Indicator

Delaware

% Change
Trendline
COVID-19

Average Daily COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

number of new admissions

5.9

Increased 79%(November 24, 2024 to December 8, 2024)
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Influenza

New Flu Cases

number of cases

225

Increased 185%(December 1, 2024 to December 15, 2024)
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Nationally Notifiable Conditions

Deaths Associated with Nationally Notifiable Infectious Conditions

rate per 100,000 residents

12.5

Increased 19%(2016 to 2021)
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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C as Underlying Cause of Death

rate per 100,000 residents

4.1

Decreased 25%(2016 to 2021)
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Additional Information

Infectious Disease in Delaware

Data Sources


COVID-19 Hospitalizations

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

Influenza cases

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

Mortality

Citation: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Delaware Health Statistics Center.

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