One day after Gov. John Carney called the state of COVID-19 "dire" in Delaware, hospitalizations continue to climb, once again breaking another record this week.
On Jan. 5, 629 Delawareans were in the hospital due to COVID-19, according to state data.
Delaware has consistently broken records in the past weeks, following thousands of people getting testing for COVID-19 around the holidays. In the past week, the rate of new cases nearly doubled. About 25% of COVID-19 tests are positive, according to Dec. 31 state data.
The governor has been hesitant to not impose any additional restrictions or mandates, saying he believes the best solution is for residents to take personal responsibility by getting vaccinated and wearing a mask in indoor public settings.