FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza has the story. DOVER, Del. - Delaware health officials on Thursday announced two COVID-19 related deaths and 24 additional cases, which raises the statewide total to 143.
Officials reported the death of a 86-year-old male resident of Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark. The man had underlying medical conditions.
This is the second coronavirus-related death in the state. The death of a 66-year-old man from Sussex County was announced earlier Thursday.
In addition, six residents of the Newark nursing home tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Division of Public Health.
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