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Catholic Masses canceled in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Public Catholic Masses have been canceled in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. At the advice of government officials and consulting with medical professionals, Bishop Francis Malooly has canceled all public Masses in the Diocese of Wilmington until further notice. The closure is designed to help safeguard the public and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…
Read MoreDelaware GOP reschedules State Convention over coronavirus pandemic
The Delaware Republican Party has rescheduled their State Convention following the Governor’s emergency declaration over the coronavirus pandemic. The Rehoboth Convention Center, where the Party planned to hold the State Convention, has closed through the end of April. GOP officials have tentatively rescheduled the Convention for May 15th & 16th at the same location. “Common…
Read MoreFirst case of coronavirus confirmed on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
The first case of coronavirus was confirmed on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Talbot County. County Council President Corey Pack has announced that Talbot County will declare a local State of Emergency on Monday following confirmation that the county has its first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The patient has been hospitalized after coming into…
Read MoreGov Hogan Issues Order to Close All Maryland Casinos, Racetracks & Simulcast Betting Facilities
In light of the serious public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public indefinitely.“This situation continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “These are unprecedented actions in an extraordinary…
Read MoreDelaware Courts Under Judicial Emergency
Delaware Chief Justice Collins Seitz declares a judicial emergency beginning at 8am Monday. The judicial emergency will be in effect for 30 days – subject to further review. The declaration gives all trial courts in Delaware flexibility to continue trials and hearings in civil and criminal cases for 30 days. It also limits the number…
Read MoreDriver Cited in Friday Night Route 24 Crash near Love Creek
A crash on Friday night around 10:30 on Route 24 near Love Creek left on driver with minor injuries and a citation. Delaware State Police say the driver of a Honda stopped to make a left turn when a Hyundai struck them from behind. The driver of the Honda was not injured, the 18 year…
Read MoreGov Hogan Expands Child Care Access in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an emergency order to expand child care access to child care for critical personnel during the state of emergency. This ensures that child care services are available for providers of health care, emergency medical services and law enforcement personnel while schools are closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Click…
Read MoreDPH Officials Recommend Child Care Centers to Remain Open
As Delaware moves into two weeks of public school closures – Public Health officials are not recommending the closure of non-public school child care settings. Based on advice from the CDC and data from the 74,000 cases of coronavirus in China – only 2% of individuals under the age of 19 tested positive for the…
Read More2 More Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Tests in NCCo
Delaware Public Health officials say two more presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Delaware – bringing the total number to 6 – and all are associated with the initial presumptive positive cases and are associated with the University of Delaware community. Both are from New Castle County and are self-isolating at home. Testing is NOT…
Read MoreDrive Thru Coronavirus Testing at Bayview Medical Center
Beebe Healthcare is holding a drive-thru Coronavirus Screening Event today from 10am to 2pm at Bayview Medical Center in Lewes.  This is only for people 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms – fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Remember to bring identification and insurance information – if you have it. Beebe officials tell WGMD the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Morning House Fire in Milford Under Investigation
UPDATED – 10:15am – Carlisle firefighters were called for a house fire around 4:20 this morning on South Walnut Street. Crews arriving at the scene found active fire inside the home. Multiple crews from Kent and Sussex County assisted and the State Fire Marshal is investigating to determine the cause and origin of the blaze. …
Read MoreGovernor Carney Closes Delaware Schools
Governor John Carney on Friday directed all Delaware public schools close from March 16-27, to allow schools to prepare for potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The following is an excerpt from a letter Governor Carney sent to superintendents and charter school leaders on Friday:  Over the next two weeks, the State of Delaware will work with…
Read MoreDNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying This Weekend
DNREC will begin mosquito spraying this weekend.  The annual “Fight the Bite” campaign will begin with spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes beginning Saturday – weather permitting in southern Sussex County. Spraying will expand into Kent and NCCo over the next several weeks.  Spraying Saturday through Monday will be by…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth cancels special events, public meetings over coronavirus outbreak
The City of Rehoboth Beach is canceling all special events and suspending all public commission and committee meetings until further notice in a precautionary move due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Commissioners Regular Meeting will be held on Friday, March 20, at 3 p.m. with a condensed agenda to vote on the FY 2020-21 budget.…
Read MoreWorcester County opens new coronavirus call center
The Worcester County Health Department opened a call center on Thursday to field questions and concerns over the Coronavirus. The call center will operate during health department business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Callers can access the line by dialing 410-632-1100 and selecting option #8. Coronarivus, officially referred to as…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Cancels Salisbury Marathon & RunSBY Festival and Other Activities
The City of Salisbury announces the following temporary actions aimed at minimizing the impact of COVID-19 in our community. The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is now at a Level 2 Activation (Watch). This level of activation indicates that an event may occur and City department heads and critical staff are monitoring and reporting…
Read MoreUPDATED: Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Maryland
UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 6pm – Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said…
Read MoreGov Carney Declares State of Emergency in Delaware to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus – Effective 8am Friday, March 13
Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Division of Public Health to mobilize state agency resources to assist with Delaware’s response to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: 3 more cases of coronavirus in Delaware
UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 5pm – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive…
Read MoreMaryland State Police to hold DUI checkpoint on St. Patrick’s Day in Worcester County
Maryland State Police in conjunction with allied law enforcement agencies will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint on St. Patrick’s Day in Worcester County. The goal of the checkpoint is to locate impaired drivers and to promote public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Law enforcement officers in Worcester County encourage Marylanders and those traveling…
Read MoreTwo critical following fire at Delaware City Refinery
Two are in critical condition following a fire at the Delaware City Refinery. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, first responders were dispatched to the Delaware City Refinery on Wrangle Hill Road near Delaware City shortly before 2 p.m. for reports of two burn patients. New Castle County paramedics, fire company medical staff,…
Read MoreState health officials announce first case of coronavirus in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing confirmation of the state’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The case involves a New Castle County man over the age of 50 who is associated with the University of Delaware community, officials with DPH announced Wednesday. The individual is not severely ill…
Read MoreDelaware bill would prevent stores from refusing to accept cash
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation to prohibit businesses from rejecting cash payments. Cash-free stores have begun popping up around the world with the promise of customer convenience and quick transactions, but their cash-free model leaves many people out, according to State Senator David McBride, the primary sponsor of the bill. “Technology can bring about exciting…
Read MoreCoast Guard aircrew medevacs cargo ship captain off Ocean City, Maryland
The Coast Guard medevaced a man off of a cargo ship approximately 25 miles off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Tuesday. Crewmembers aboard the Panamanian flagged cargo ship Balsa 84, which was in route to the Delaware Bay area, contacted watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay’s command center around 10:20 a.m., notifying them…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan announces 9th case of coronavirus in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today convened an emergency meeting of the Maryland Governor’s Executive Council (Cabinet) to review the state’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus. At the start of the Cabinet meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the governor announced new guidance for long-term care facilities to help protect older people and limit the spread of…
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