DELAWARE'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19...Press Briefing June 2, 2020 DELAWARE'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19...
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Press Briefing June 2, 2020 DELAWARE'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 de.gov/coronavirus
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Press BriefingJune 2, 2020
DELAWARE'S RESPONSE
TO COVID-19
de.gov/coronavirus
9,685 positive casessince first case confirmed on March 11, 2020
373 total deaths5,442 recovered
157 current hospitalizations
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
3,883positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
As of June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
1,450positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
4,299positive casessince first case confirmed on
March 11, 2020
Delaware Cases of COVID-19
As of June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Delaware Total Cases by Age
As of June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity
Delaware's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Inventory Status
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
View more data: de.gov/healthycommunity
• Hair salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, massage therapy services, nail care, and similar services
• 30% fire code occupancy limit
• Appointment-only, additional guidelines
Personal Care Services
E f f e c t i v e J u n e 8 a t 8 : 0 0 a . m .Rolling Reopening
PHASE 2
DELAWARE'SECONOMIC REOPENING
JUNE 15, 20208:00 AM
• All Delaware families can access child care.
• If you’re able to keep your children at home, please do so. That will help keep group sizes small and help prevent transmission of COVID-19.
Child CareP H A S E 2
• For all facilities and establishments with 30% fire occupancy requirements in Phase 1
• Applies to restaurants, arts and culture, convention centers and meeting facilities,retail and other industries
• Personal care services and gyms remain at 30% fire occupancy requirements
Occupancy Limit:60% of fire code
P H A S E 2
Indoor Gathering Limit:50 individuals
P H A S E 2
• Practice social distancing
• Face coverings are required in public settings when social distancing is not possible
DirectorDelaware Division of Public Health
Dr. Karyl Rattay
de.gov/coronavirus
Public Health UpdatePublic Health Update
Updated Guidance on Face Coverings for Children
Public Health Update
Children ages 2-4 RECOMMENDEDwhen feasible
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Children ages 5-12
REQUIREDper 13th Modification to State of Emergency
Ages 13 and above
Children under 2 NO FACE COVERING
Face Coverings for ChildrenConsistent with CDC and AAP
Challenges to WearingFace Coverings
Consider not using if:
• Frequently touching the mask or their face, attempting to take the mask off
• Developmental or behavioral condition that make tolerating cloth face coverings difficult
• Respiratory condition, like uncontrolled asthma, or other medical problems
• Physical limitations
Face Coverings for ChildrenDo not wear if:
• Possible choking hazard (e.g., buttons) or a strangulation risk
• Difficulty breathing
• Touching their face more frequently –increasing the risk for contracting COVID-19
Face Coverings for Children
Do not wear if:
• Causes the child significant anxiety or panic attacks due to a behavioral, developmental, or medical condition
• Nap time, meal or snack times, and when playing outside if social distancing can be maintained
How to Help Your Child Wear A Face Covering
• Look in the mirror with the face coverings on and talk about it.
• Put a cloth face covering on a favorite stuffed animal.
• Decorate them so they're more personalized and fun.
• Show your child pictures of other children wearing them.
• Draw one on their favorite book character.
Public Health Update
DPH Guidance around Singing
It is currently not safe to sing or yell
around others
Public Health Update
Public Health Update• COVID spreads easily from person to person
through airborne respiratory droplets of varying sizes.
• Strong evidence exists showing that the disease can spread through:
§ Large droplets, such as those in a cough or sneeze
§ Very small droplets in the air, such as those produced when singing or speaking (especially when speaking loudly or yelling).
• CDC published article from research in Wuhan showing these very small airborne particles can travel up to 13 feet away from the infected person.
• Additionally, they can stay suspended in the air for a long period of time and potentially infect someone who breathes in that air, even up to three-hours later.
Public Health Update
• If engaged in activities such as singing or yelling, wear a face covering.
• If face covering is not available:§ Stay at least 13 feet away from
others, facing away from the audience
OR§ Stand behind a physical barrier or
partition, such as a sneeze guard.
Recommendations
• In-person choral singing is not currently a recommended activity.
§ Use recorded music.
§ Use a song leader who is wearing a face covering and standing at least 6 feet away from other individuals OR is at least 13 feet away from other individuals if not wearing a face covering.
• Consider holding singing or loud speaking activities outside. Same restrictions apply.
Recommendations
• If face coverings are difficult to wear during an activity, consider using face shields in addition to distancing as an alternative.
• If face coverings are available but not used, the reader, speaker, or singer must put the face covering back on and use hand sanitizer immediately after speaking, reading, or singing.
Recommendations
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
DirectorAJ Schall
de.gov/coronavirus
• Testing at 10 Wilmington high-rise buildings beginning today
• Partners: § City of Wilmington§ Delaware Medical Reserve Corps§ Delaware Association of Physician Assistants§ Delaware Emergency Management Agency § Delaware Division of Public Health
• Part of expansion of Delaware’s community-based testing program
Protecting Vulnerable Populations
Upcoming Testing Locations
June 3• Dover - Booker T. Washington
Elementary School• Wilmington - Marbrook
Elementary School
June 4• Wilmington - Banning Park• Bridgeville - 315 Market Street
June 5• New Castle - Caanan
Baptist Church
June 6• Wilmington - Shiloh Baptist
Church
June 8• Wilmington – Baltz Elementary
School• New Castle - New Castle Boys and
Girls Club
June 10• Wilmington (Stanton) - Stanton
Middle School• Newark - Leasure Elementary School
We're in this together.
• Protect your neighbors.
•Wash your hands.• Be smart.
de.gov/coronavirusFor the latest updates:
• Practice social distancing.•Wear a face covering.
