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Maryland now reporting over 700 cases of coronavirus
The State of Maryland now has 774 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) – an increase of 425 cases over the last three days. There are now more than 1,500 confirmed cases in the National Capital Region – in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia – 4.5 times more than there were just one week ago. “Over…
Read MoreDelaware fire companies, first responders face challenges as coronavirus crisis continues
Fire companies and first responders across the First State are facing increased challenges as the coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on resources and funding as cases continue to rise rapidly in Delaware. There are currently 143 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 24 additional cases since Wednesday. Of the…
Read MoreChild care providers in Maryland ordered to close in response to coronavirus pandemic
Child care providers across the State of Maryland must close by the end of business Friday in response to ongoing efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). During the State of Emergency, child care programs have been established by the State to serve only designated essential personnel. The programs are at no cost to…
Read MoreMaryland receives Major Disaster Declaration to aide state’s response to coronavirus
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the state has received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes just hours after Governor Hogan pushed for disaster declarations for the states during a teleconference with the White House. As chairman of the National Governors Association, he…
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor Amends Decision to close gun stores in Delaware
After an outcry by lawmakers and gun rights advocates, Governor John Carney has amended the closure rule for gun shops in Delaware during the coronavirus pandemic. The section in the list of essential and non-essential businesses – Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, & Music Store – there is now a note which reads: “Firearms dealers may…
Read MoreNew Program to Provide Emergency House Aid to DE Renters Affected by Coronavirus Outbreak
Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Thursday announced a new program to provide emergency housing assistance to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP) will provide eligible households up…
Read MoreFirst Coronavirus-related Deaths Reported in Delaware
Public Health officials announced Delaware’s first two coronavirus-related deaths – a 66 year old man from Sussex County who died while hospitalized out of state, an an 86-year-old man at an assisted living facility in Newark. Delaware has had 130 lab-confirmed positive coronavirus cases since March 11 – including 11 additional cases since yesterday. 86…
Read MoreDelaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Museums Closed TFN
The five museums administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs have been closed and their programs postponed until further notice in accordance with the State of Emergency declared by Governor John Carney in order to safeguard public health and help control the spread of the coronavirus. Following are links to information about…
Read MoreAttorneys General Call on Amazon and Whole Foods to Provide Paid Leave to Employees During Covid-19 Emergency
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has joined a group of 15 attorneys general in calling on Amazon and Whole Foods to provide paid sick and family leave to their employees during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a letter sent to the companies, the attorneys general ask them to provide paid sick and family leave…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan provided an update on Maryland’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced that he is requesting a presidential disaster declaration for the state of Maryland. “People are looking for certainty, but the truth is, we simply don’t know yet how bad it’s going to get, how long it’s going to last,…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General joins 32 other states to urge online businesses to prevent price gouging
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined 32 other Attorneys General urging Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Walmart, and Craigslist to more rigorously monitor price gouging practices by online sellers using their services. “We want the business community and American consumers to know that we endeavor to balance the twin imperatives of commerce and consumer protection in the…
Read MoreCoronavirus cases continue to climb with some recovering in Delaware
Coronavirus cases are continuing to climb in Delaware, but some are recovering. There have been a total of 119 laboratory-confirmed cases in the state, including 15 additional cases since Tuesday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with the virus, 79 are from New Castle County, 14 are from Kent County, and 26 are from Sussex County. The…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Request for Assistance from Vendors
Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware requests assistance from vendors throughout the state in the effort to combat coronavirus (COVID-19). In response to Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declaration, the State of Delaware received many vendor requests offering the sale of goods and/or services to assist with the response to the…
Read MoreMD Public School Closure Extended through April 24
Message from Dr. Karen B. Salmon State Superintendent of SchoolsMarch 25, 2020 After lengthy discussions with health experts from around the State, I have made the decision along with the State Board of Education to extend the closure of all public schools in Maryland for an additional four weeks through April 24, 2020. We do…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan questions Trump Administration’s coronavirus response, calls their messaging “confusing”
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan questioned the Trump Administration’s plans to reopen the country in the coming weeks, citing mixed messaging that he called confusing and said doesn’t match what officials are doing across the nation to combat the spread of coronavirus. Appearing on CNN’s New Day, Governor Hogan said the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is not…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base reports first case of coronavirus
A service member currently assigned to Dover Air Force Base has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Dover AFB officials announced the case Tuesday evening. Samples from the individual were confirmed at an off-base medical facility in Delaware. The person is currently in isolation in accordance with Department of Defense guidance and all other appropriate public…
Read MoreOver 100 cases of coronavirus reported in Delaware
Delaware public health officials are now reporting over a hundred positive cases of coronavirus across the state. There have been 104 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 17 additional cases since Monday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19), 71 are from New Castle County, 10 are from Kent County,…
Read MoreGov Carney Moves DE Presidential Primary & Suspends Foreclosures & Evictions
Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a sixth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, moving Delaware’s presidential primary to June 2, and suspending residential foreclosures and evictions during the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The order goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25. It will remain in effect until May 15 or until…
Read MoreDeadline to Apply to DSP Fall 2020 Academy Class Nearing
The Delaware State Police Fall 2020 hiring process deadline is quickly approaching! Applications need to be submitted on or before April 8, 2020 to be considered for our Fall 2020 Academy Class. Applications can be submitted online via our website www.becomeatrooper.com Questions concerning this information can be directed to the Recruitment Office of the Delaware State Police…
Read MoreMD State Board of Education Meets Today by Teleconference
Maryland State Board of Education is meeting at this hour – by teleconference. One of the items they are discussing is permission to submit a waiver for Flexibility for States on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Assessment and Accountability Requirements. Through the waiver, Maryland would not need to administer its statewide assessments to…
Read MoreSussex County Government Suspends Public Hearings Indefinitely
The Sussex County Government has suspended all public hearings indefinitely. Public hearings for ordinances, land use applications and other matters requiring citizen comment that have already been scheduled before the County Council, Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustment have been suspended – and no new hearings will be scheduled for any County public body…
Read MoreIRSD Restructures School Meal Service During Closure
In an effort ensure the health and safety of district employees and in accordance with Gov. Carney’s recent Stay at Home Order amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Indian River School District is making a series of changes to its meal service program during the school closure. Beginning Monday, March 30, “grab and go” meals…
Read MoreSussex Tech donates healthcare supplies to Nanticoke, Beebe hospitals
Sussex Technical School District donated extra medical supplies and protective equipment to staff at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford and Beebe Healthcare in Lewes to help healthcare workers battle the coronavirus. “In this fight, everyone has to do their part. For Sussex Tech, that means supporting our front-line nurses and doctors here in our community,”…
Read MoreDelaware Gun Rights advocates outraged over Governor’s decision to close firearm stores
Delaware gun rights advocates across the state were outraged when they learned that gun shops and stores that exclusively sell firearms were deemed non-essential and would be closing at the direction of Governor Carney in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mitch Denham, president of Delaware Gun Rights, expressed strong concerns following the state’s decision to…
Read MoreDelmarva Power to provide electric service to previously disconnected residents
Delmarva Power is taking steps to help ensure all residents across its Delaware and Maryland service area have access to electricity during this critical time. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic worsens, officials across the country are enacting shelter in place or similar orders to ensure public safety. With more people, including school children, at home…
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