Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Md. Troopers Conduct Hundreds of COVID Enforcement Checks
Maryland State Police troopers conducted more than 730 checks on bars and restaurants in the hours before Thanksgiving, and the statewide COVID-19 hotline had received more than 200 calls or e-mails. State Police Thursday reported that they had made no arrests and filed no charges related to any violations of rules related to face masks…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Higher, Vaccine Update and More Testing Locations
While the numbers may have moderated from the highest amount of new positive coronavirus cases (649) – the numbers still continue to rise and are a cause for concern now that people are moving inside where social distancing is more difficult, college students are returning home for the holidays and possibly bring the virus with…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces $45 Million Higher Education Relief Fund
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a $45 million Higher Education Relief Fund, which will assist Delaware colleges and universities affected by COVID-19. “This COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everyone, including higher education institutions,” said Governor Carney. “Delaware’s colleges and universities not only provide students with an excellent education, but also contribute to economic development in our communities. This…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Hosts Virtual COVID Town Hall
Beebe Healthcare will host a coronavirus virtual town hall today (Monday). President and CEO David Tam will be joined by Beebe’s COVID-19 response medical director and infectious disease physician Bill Chasanov. They will share updates on cases, hospitalizations and general information about what could be on the way in terms of a vaccine. The Town…
Read MoreNew Showell Elementary School Opens Amid Pandemic
The new Showell Elementary School has opened through the pandemic, and although Worcester County Schools have switched to all-virtual instruction temporarily the new building is a point of local pride. It’s nearly twice the size of the old Showell Elementary School, which opened in 1976. It has a number of architectural features designed to promote…
Read MoreCOVID Testing Available Across Delmarva
Pop-up testing for coronavirus is available today (Monday) at several locations. Delaware Public Health has scheduled testing events at Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Road in Rehoboth and at Delaware Tech in Georgetown. Both locations are scheduled to be open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Appointments for a test can be made…
Read MoreFriday Coronavirus Numbers in DE
After reaching a new high in positive coronavirus cases on Thursday (649), the number of new positive tests backed off some on Friday – to 504. 360 of the new positive tests on Friday were in New Castle County – 92 in Sussex and 52 in Kent. There are 172 Delawareans hospitalized with the virus…
Read MoreMore Coronavirus Testing Causing Traffic Headaches in Some Areas
As the number of individuals seeking COVID testing increases across the state, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising motorists traveling in the vicinity of testing sites to be cautious of heavy traffic around these areas and to be courteous to businesses and homeowners who need to be able to access their properties. Issues…
Read MoreDE Sees Highest Single Day Total of New Positive Coronavirus Cases
Delaware has recorded its highest single day total of new positive cases of coronavirus with 649 new cases Thursday. Over 400 of them were from New Castle County, 146 from Sussex and 98 from Kent County. Public Health officials also report 4 deaths – 1 each in New Castle and Kent Counties and 2 from…
Read MoreCoronavirus Increasing at Vaughn & Baylor Prisons
Screening and testing at the Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna has identified additional inmates who are positive for coronavirus – bringing the total at the prison to 45. They are from the same housing building as the cases identified last week – as well as three additional tiers in other housing units. A positive test…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools To Stay All-Virtual Until Jan. 4th
Worcester County Public Schools will remain in all-virtual instruction into early 2021. Schools have been conducting remote learning exclusively this week, and were hoping to reopen for in-person instruction after Thanksgiving. Superintendent Lou Taylor said Thursday that COVID metrics and rates of community transmission indicate that it’s safest to keep students learning remotely until January…
Read MoreBerlin To Close Buildings, Takes Other Actions Due To Pandemic
Berlin officials Wednesday announced several steps designed to protect the safety and health of town employees, residents, visitors and the business community. Starting Monday November 23rd, Town Hall, Planning and Zoning and the Visitors’ Center will be closed to the public. Meetings of the Mayor and Council will also be closed to the public. Meetings…
Read MoreOC Winterfest Of Lights Begins Thursday – With A Few Twists
The 28th annual Winterfest of Lights begins in Ocean City this week. Due to the pandemic, a few changes have been made while preserving the popular attractions at Northside Park. Thursday’s tree lighting and opening ceremony will be a virtual event, shown live on Facebook. Winterfest brings visitors along a half-mile walking tour with light…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Elevated – Additional Restrictions Go in Place Mon, Nov 23
Additional restrictions go into place on Monday after Delaware’s coronavirus numbers keep rising. As of Monday evening another 344 Delawareans tested positive for coronavirus – just 2 months ago the average number of positive tests daily was under 100, but for the past several weeks – we have been over 300 consistently. In an effort…
Read MoreNational Federation of Independent Business Reacts to Gov Carney’s Additional Restrictions
Today, Governor John Carney announced additional restrictions on businesses saying they are necessary due to recent state data on COVID-19. Beginning Monday, November 23 at 8am, the capacity for indoor operations at bars and restaurants will be limited to 30 percent of fire capacity. Additionally, all indoor gatherings outside of private homes must be limited…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Additional Restrictions to Slow Community Spread of Coronavirus
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced additional restrictions statewide to slow community spread of COVID-19 as Delaware and the country experience a surge of cases, hospitalizations and deaths heading into the winter months. The restrictions will be formally issued in a revision to the Governor’s omnibus emergency order later this week. Governor Carney’s order will…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Suspend In-Person Hybrid Instruction
Wicomico County Public Schools plan to return to all-virtual instruction for the rest of the semester. There will be no hybrid in-person instruction effective Wednesday and continuing through December 18th. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna Hanlin outlined the recommendation during a virtual special meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education, which gave its unanimous…
Read MoreMilford High School Remains Closed Today
Milford High School remains closed today (Tue. Nov. 17th). All instruction will be remote. Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center, which were also closed Monday due to COVID-19 concerns, will reopen today for in-person hybrid students according to the Milford School District.
Read MoreLaurel Schools Switch To All-Virtual Instruction
The Laurel School District is shifting to virtual instruction for all schools starting today and lasting through the Thanksgiving weekend break. School officials say they have learned of one student at Laurel Middle School who has tested positive for COVID-19 – a student who had direct contact with 48 people including other students, bus riders,…
Read MoreCoronavirus Cluster at JTVCC Found & Isolated
Proactive screening and testing have identified a cluster of inmate COVID-19 cases in one housing building at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), the state’s largest prison in Smyrna, the Department of Correction announced today. With significant community spread throughout the state and the increased risk of the infectious virus entering a correctional facility, DOC implemented…
Read MoreApplications for Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program Accepted through Nov 30
Restaurant owners impacted by the current health pandemic are urged to apply for grant funds through the Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program. Applications will be accepted online now through 11:59 p.m. on November 30. “Worcester County’s Restaurant Relief Grant Program provides individual restaurateurs with grant relief of up to ten-thousand dollars to help restaurants with…
Read MoreDel. Courts Put Jury Trials On Hold
Delaware courts have again put jury trials on hold due to rising rates of COVID-19 cases in the general community. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior said Monday that court facilities are still open to the public, but as the courts step back to Phase Two of reopening capacity is reduced from 75-percent to 50-percent. No…
Read MoreMilford School Districts Makes Adjustments Due To COVID Concerns
Milford High School, Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center are closed for students today (Monday) due to reports of positive COVID-19 test results. Other schools in the Milford School District will operate on their regular schedules. Students in the affected schools and staff will receive follow-up information. The district in a statement said…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports Data Breach
Delaware Public Health officials Sunday said it is sending letters to people who were impacted by a recent data breach involving COVID-19 test results. DPH said the Department of Health and Social Services discovered September 16th that a temporary staff member mistakenly sent two unencrypted e-mails in August to an unauthorized user. The e-mails contained…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools Switch To All-Virtual Instruction Monday
Worcester County Public Schools announced Sunday that all schools in the system will transition to virtual instruction starting Monday, effective until Tuesday December 1st. The decision was based on guidance given by the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Department of Education based on local COVID-19 statistics. Worcester County crossed a threshold of 6.6%…
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