Information & resources on coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that has been detected in locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). Federal, state, and local partners are coordinating to address and contain the outbreak within the U.S.

For the latest updates on this developing situation, constituents should visit the Delaware Division of Public Health coronavirus page. The most accurate and timely information regarding this outbreak is available through the Division of Public Health, as well as the CDC’s website and social media channels.

As part of the state’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the Division of Public Health (DPH) opened a call center at its State Health Operations Center (SHOC) in Smyrna. The call center is open to take questions from the public, schools, medical providers, state agencies and community organizations. The call center number is 211 or 711 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. There is also an email address where individuals can submit questions: DPHCall@delaware.gov

What Delawareans can do:

Anyone who experiences fever, cough, or other acute illness should contact a health care provider as soon as possible. Please call ahead and inform the health care provider about your travel history or other risk factors for COVID-19.

Take steps to avoid spreading germs from any respiratory diseases with recommendations from Delaware DPH.

Delaware vaccination information (65 and older)

As of January 2021, requests for appointments for DPH vaccination events are now being taken at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov. It is highly recommended the online system be used! For those without computer access call the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-833-643-1715 and a call center operator can assist you in making the initial request. Both the call center and website are already experiencing high volumes of visitors/callers at this time so encourage people to be extremely patient keep trying.

Read more here.

Testing for COVID-19:

Please follow DHSS guidelines on testing.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please reach out to 911 and communicate your symptoms directly to the operator.

Tax Information:

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. The IRS has several resources online to help taxpayers at the IRS coronavirus webpage

Additional Resources:

CDC Situation Summary

Frequently Asked Questions regarding novel coronavirus

CDC guidance for healthcare professionals

Information for American Citizens overseas affected by COVID-19 disruptions

CDC Travel Health Notices

U.S. Government coronavirus webpage (Español)

State Department travel advisory

If you have concerns or experience any difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak, I encourage you to contact my office for assistance:

WASHINGTON, DC
218 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
P: (202) 224-5042

WILMINGTON
1105 N. Market Street, Suite 100
Wilmington, DE 19801
P: (302) 573-6345

DOVER
555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 330
Dover, DE 19901
P: (302) 736-5601
F: (302) 736-5609
Toll Free: (877) 668-3368