Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Gov. Carney Formally Extends Del. Public Health Emergency Order for 30 Days
Md. Looks to Stay COVID-Ready
Maryland’s COVID-READY plan remains in place, and as Governor Larry Hogan declared August Immunization Awareness Month Monday, he urged Marylanders to stay current on vaccines and boosters.“The dominant BA.5 subvariant…
Read MoreGov. Carney Formally Extends Del. Public Health Emergency
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency Order has been extended for another 30 days. Governor John Carney, D-Del. took the action Friday. According to the governor, it allows the State of Delaware…
Read MoreSen. Carper Tests Positive for COVID-19
On the same day that The White House announced that President Biden tested positive for COVID-19, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, D-Del. also announced a positive test result Thursday. Carper released…
Read MoreGov. Carney Formally Extends Del. Public Health Emergency For 30 Days
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Governor John Carney Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order for another 30 days. The action allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Transitions To COVIDReady Maryland Long-Term Preparation Plan
Maryland now has a long-term plan to minimize the risk of COVID-19, transitioning from an emergency health response into an ongoing operation of state government.Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that…
Read MoreDel. Department Of Correction Revises Visitation Policies Due To Community Rates Of COVID-19
Del. Public Health Emergency Order Extended For 30 Days
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order has been extended for another 30 days.Governor John Carney has taken the action to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19…
Read MoreUD Reinstates Mask Requirement At Indoor Public Spaces
The University of Delaware is reinstating a requirement that masks be worn inall indoor spaces, effective today (Tuesday) at 8:00 a.m.The action is being taken in response to rising numbers…
Read MoreDover Library, City Hall Closed For Cleaning; COVID-19 Cases Develop Among Staff
City of Dover facilities, including the Dover Library, are closed Friday through Monday for a thorough cleaning, after COVID-19 cases have spread among city staff.Dover City Hall, the Pitts Center…
Read MoreGov. John Carney Tests Positive For COVID-19
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Governor John Carney, D-Del, has tested positive for coronavirus.“I am feeling well and will continue to work remotely, but unfortunately will have to miss a few in-person events,” Carney said…
Read MoreTue. Memorial Will Honor Delawareans Who Have Lost Their Lives Due To COVID
A memorial takes place this week for Delawareans whose lives were lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Tuesday’s service will also include the planting of a memorial tree. Also, the Yellow…
Read MoreGov. Carney Extends Del. Public Health Emergency
Del. Extends Emergency Rental / Utility Assistance Program
Delaware tenants who have trouble meeting expenses will be eligible for an additional three months of rental and utility assistance. The Delaware Housing Assistance Program will now make up to…
Read MoreDel. State Senate GOP Looks To Head Off Any Possible New Mask Mandates
There has been no discussion about Delaware returning to an indoor mask mandate, like what has happened in Philadelphia – and members of the Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus want…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. Religious Freedom Court Test
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The plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Delaware Governor John Carney are seeking to move the case along and want a ruling on whether the governor has power to restrict…
Read MoreDel. Students Encouraged To Get Tested For COVID-19 This Spring
Delaware Public Health and the Department of Education are encouraging students to be tested for COVID-19 after the upcoming Easter and spring break.Most schools are off during the week of…
Read MoreGov. Carney Revises, Extends Public Health Emergency Order
P-EBT Program Returns For ’21-22 School Year
Delaware households with children affected by school closures or reduced in-person hours or attendance caused by COVID-19 will receive emergency food assistance benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. School Mask Mandate, State of Emergency End At 6:00 p.m. Tue.
Update: Tuesday morning, Governor John Carney signed an order to lift the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The State of Emergency was implemented January 3rd…
Read MoreDel. Mask Mandate In Court Facilities Expires Wed.
The rule that requires Delaware court employees and members of the public to wear a mask in court facilities will be lifted this Wednesday, March 2nd. The mask mandate was…
Read MoreMd. Board of Ed. Votes To End School Mask Mandate
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The Maryland State Board of Education voted Tuesday to rescind the statewide school mask mandate effective next Tuesday, March 1st. The decision is subject to approval of the Maryland General…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces End of Masking in MD State Buildings
With the state’s health metrics continuing to substantially decline, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Seeks To End Md. School Mask Mandate
Beebe Healthcare Revises Patient Visitation Policies
Beebe Healthcare is revising its visitation guidelines, with extended hours available for one “well visitor” at the Margaret H. Rollins Campus in Lewes. Visits will be permitted between 10 a.m.…
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