Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Worcester County School Board Waives Finals
The Worcester County Board of Education has voted to waive final exams. During Tuesday’s meeting the Board voted unanimously to waive finals for semester two courses and yearlong courses for the 2019-20 school year. Also in a video on the District’s website, Superintendent Lou Taylor told seniors that they will have a part in how…
Read MoreGovernor’s Office Announces Over $130 Million in Funding Amid Coronavirus Response
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, on Friday, announced $132 million in grant funding through fiscal year 2021 to allow for continued operations for law enforcement, youth services, and victim services agencies, protect jobs, and provide direct services to the people of Maryland. The funding plan reserves $85 million in continued…
Read MoreBeing a Nurse on the Front Lines during COVID-19 in Delaware
Editorial by Alexandra Keegan Editor’s Note: Beebe hopes to share stories from the front lines, highlighting team members and sharing their experiences with the community during this pandemic. Tiffany Travis wanted to say thank you. As the coronavirus crisis began to unfold in Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare’s emergency department received many donations of food, snacks,…
Read MoreDelaware Budget-Writers Could Look to Reserves
With Delaware state revenues flagging due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) economic disruption, there is a possibility budget-writers could look to two reserve accounts to bridge a shortfall. The first of these reserves, often referred to as the Rainy Day Fund, is one of the most misunderstood mechanisms in state government. Adopted in 1980, Article 8,…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry, Friday, April 24, Sussex Central HS in Georgetown
To help address increased demands for food assistance amidst the coronavirus public health crisis, the Food Bank of Delaware will host a drive-thru mobile pantry in Georgetown next week.Three events are being held — one in each county — to help Delawareans in need. Participants are asked to bring proof of identification and Delaware residency. …
Read MoreSalisbury Career Firefighter Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A career member with the Salisbury Fire Department (SFD) has tested positive for the novel coronavirus Covid-19. The member of the fire department is home, in self quarantine, and adhering to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for individuals who have contracted the disease. Upon being notified of the positive test result the chief’s…
Read MoreDelaware Update to Coronavirus Pandemic – Looking at Unemployment & the Budget Picture
DPH Update: 186 Additional Positive Cases; 10 New Deaths; 70 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 10 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 82 Delawareans have passed away due to complications…
Read MoreDSU Establishes Student Emergency Relief Fund
In response to helping its most vulnerable students during COVID-19, Delaware State University started its Student Emergency Relief Fund ten days ago. The Delaware community has already responded in a big way. Nearly $250,000 has already been raised. The goal is $1 million. Bank of America Market President Chip Rossi and his wife Tracy made…
Read MoreDelaware revenue estimates take another hit
The revenue expected to be available to state budget writers took a major hit Monday, dropping by more than $655 million in Delaware. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) issued their latest forecast Monday afternoon. The group predicted the state would have $4.2149 billion available to be budgeted for Fiscal Year 2021, that…
Read MoreCity employee tests positive for coronavirus in Salisbury
Mayor Jake Day has announced that a municipal employee of the City of Salisbury has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The employee, a member of the Salisbury Fire Department, currently has a cough but has not exhibited any other signs of symptoms. The employee will remain in home isolation as mandated by the Wicomico County…
Read MoreNew Guidance for Barber Shops and Hair Salons in Maryland
DOC Announces 1 Additional Positive Coronavirus Test at SCCC
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced one additional positive COVID-19 test result, as it surpasses 1,000 daily proactive inmate temperature checks. 136 total inmate COVID-19 tests have been conducted, including 100 proactive tests of asymptomatic inmates. 103 inmate tests have been returned as negative, with 12 pending and 21 positive results. Additionally, the DOC today announced…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Arrival in Maryland of 500,000 Coronavirus Test Kits from South Korea
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced Operation Enduring Friendship – an effort between Maryland and the Republic of South Korea which has sent 500,000 test kits for coronavirus. The test kits arrived at BWI when the first-ever Korean plane arrived – full of test kits. Governor Hogan believes they will be ready for some recovery…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE: 207 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 29 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH announced on Sunday April 20, that it was shifting to reporting case data earlier in the day to provide information in a more timely manner, and…
Read MoreWorcester County Emergency Services is Collection Donations of Unopened PPE
Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) is collecting donations of unopened personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE needs include but are not limited to N-95 masks, surgical masks, powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), impermeable gowns, medical gloves, hand sanitizer, eye protection, flip-down grinding/splash shields, and cleaning supplies/disinfectants. “Donated PPEs are welcome at this time and will be distributed…
Read MoreMaryland Congressional Delegation announces $1.6 million in federal funds for laid off workers
$1.6 million in federal grants will go towards temporary disaster relief jobs for laid off workers in Maryland. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone, announced $1,665,000 in…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan issues statewide mandatory mask executive order
Governor Larry Hogan has issued a statewide executive order requiring all customers and retail workers to wear masks in the State of Maryland. Effective on Saturday, April 18 at 7 a.m., all Marylanders will be required to wear masks or face coverings when working or patronizing any retail establishments including grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience…
Read MoreState Rep. Ruth Briggs-King calls on General Assembly to convene amid coronavirus pandemic
Delaware State Representative Ruth Briggs-King is calling on the General Assembly to convene to address critical issues facing the state amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a letter issued to the public last week, Rep. Briggs-King called on her colleagues to convene amid the crisis, saying “it is time that the Delaware General Assembly meet…
Read MoreDHSS announces three deaths from coronavirus at 24/7 facilities
Sussex Sees Increase in Infection, but Coronavirus Recovery is in our Future
Governor John Carney during his Friday coronavirus update talked about looking towards recovery. However currently the numbers are not showing any flattening of the curve in positive cases and hospitalizations. The numbers are showing an increase in infection in Sussex County, which Public Health Director, Dr Karyl Rattay says is mostly focused around the poultry…
Read MoreSussex County Libraries Offering Wi-Fi Hotspots
All the libraries in Sussex County are now wi-fi hotspots. Users can pick up broadband on their devices by going to their local library and connecting to the universal “Library Outdoors’ broadcast signal. The access will be available from 6am to 9pm daily until further notice. Users are reminded to observe appropriate social distancing…
Read MoreUnemployment Up as Coronavirus Sweeps US & Delaware
As expected, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unemployment to skyrocket – both nationally and here in Delaware. According to the Delaware Department of Labor, national unemployment rose from 3.5% in February to 4.4% in March – in Delaware it rose from 3.9% to 5.1% with over 24,500 people unemployed. Sussex County unemployment rose from 4.6%…
Read MoreCarper joins Warren, Blumenthal to raise concerns over Trump’s “shadow task force” for coronavirus
U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the White House Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) raising concerns over President Trump who they claim appears to be making decisions based on his advisors’ financial interests. The Senators claim that the President’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner,…
Read MoreDelaware Dept. of Labor says it could be six weeks before unemployment benefits are available
The Delaware Department of Labor said it could take up to six weeks before independent contractors and self-employed workers impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak could apply for unemployment benefits. The recently enacted federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides unemployment assistance to independent contractors and other self-employed individuals. Typically, these workers…
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