State health officials provide an update on the latest coronavirus developments in Delaware. DOVER, Del. - There are currently 783 cases of the novel coronavirus in Delaware, with 15 reported fatalities.
Delaware on Sunday become one of the latest U.S. states declared a major disaster area by President Donald Trump amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, giving the state access to more federal assistance to confront the outbreak.
Trump’s announcement was the latest in a series of major disaster declarations around the country. The declaration makes more federal funds available to state and local governments and some private nonprofits to pay for emergency protective measures, among other direct assistance. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS RELATED