COVID-19 algorithmic testing (Department of Health and Social Services)

Colin Lecher filed this request with the Department of Health and Social Services of Delaware.
Multi Request COVID-19 algorithmic testing
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Rejected

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From: Colin Lecher


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

From the time period of January 1, 2020 to the present, any algorithms, risk assessments, flowcharts, manuals, slideshow presentations, guides, charts, graphs, or items that determine whether someone is eligible to be tested for COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus).

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Colin Lecher

From: Department of Health and Social Services

Good morning,

This email is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Please be advised that DHSS is denying your FOIA request, as it is not subject to Delaware's Freedom of Information Act, pursuant to 29 Del. C. ยง 10002(l). See Op. of the Attn'y Gen., 16-IB20 (Sept. 30, 2016) (determining that public bodies are only required to comply with FOIA when the requesting party is a citizen of the State of Delaware).

Thank you for your FOIA inquiry. DHSS considers your request closed at this time.

Gabriela Kejner
Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary
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Herman M. Holloway Sr. Health and Social Services Campus
1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720
Office: (302) 255-4783 Fax: (302) 255-4429
Work Mobile: (302) 274-8074
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