Delaware governor expresses concerns over rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
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DOVER, Delaware (WPVI) -- Delaware Governor John Carney expressed concerns Tuesday about the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state.
Nearly 250 residents are currently in the hospital with coronavirus, and that number is growing.
Hospital leaders have told the governor that they are confident they can manage the surge.
Still, officials are reminding everyone to adhere to COVID-19 mitigation guidelines.
Meanwhile, the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to increase in Delaware prisons. The Delaware State News reports that new information released Friday shows there were 70 new cases in three days.
The Department of Correction's latest update shows 291 inmates with COVID-19, with 249 being asymptomatic.
The department says there have been 10 virus-related deaths among inmates who also had serious chronic diseases. One inmate died solely from the virus, the department said.
The state temporarily suspended in-person visitation and work-release programs earlier this month.
As of Tuesday, there were 36,343 positive COVID-19 cases across the State of Delaware, with a total of 777 deaths attributed to the virus to date.
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Right now, all merchandise is 50% off while supplies last. The store will close by the end of the year.
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*The Associated Press contributed to this report*
