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SMYRNA, Del.- The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases reported in the state.

 In total, five Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.

The most recent deaths involve a 76-year-old male from New Castle County who was not hospitalized; a 74-year-old Kent County male who was hospitalized; and a 77-year-old Kent County male who was hospitalized.

All three individuals had underlying health conditions.

The source of exposure for these cases is not confirmed.

 There have been 214 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11.

This includes 49 additional cases since Friday.

Of the Delawareans diagnosed with COVID-19, 130 are from New Castle County, 25 are from Kent County, and 59 are from Sussex County. 

The total number of positive cases represents a cumulative total of cases, including individuals who are currently ill, and those who are considered recovered. Nine Delaware residents have recovered from COVID-19.

 Of the 214 cases, 105 are male and 109 are female.

The individuals range in age from 1 to 90.

Thirty-one individuals are currently hospitalized, eight are critically ill.

 

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