Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Governor Carney Closes Non-Essential Businesses
Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Governor Carney has ordered all non-essential businesses to close until further noticed. For a list of the types of businesses that are allowed to be open and those closed, visit https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/177/2020/03/Delaware-list-of-essential-and-nonessential-businesses-March-22-2020.pdf
Read MoreGovernor Issues Stay At Home Order
Delaware Governor John Carney Governor Carney Issues Stay-at-Home Order for Delawareans Governor orders non-essential businesses to close at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the fourth and fifth modifications to his State of Emergency declaration, ordering Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closing all non-essential businesses in…
Read MoreDOC Restricting Access to Some Volunteers
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that it is restricting access to its facilities for volunteers who run programs and services if they are over the age of 60 or have an underlying health condition that could make them more vulnerable to the coronavirus. The restriction is effective immediately. DOC is committed to…
Read MoreDE Courts Closed to Public – 24 Hour JP Courts Remain Open
Delaware Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. today ordered all court facilities closed to the public as of Monday, March 23, 2020 until at least April 15, 2020 as part of the Delaware Judiciary’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak. He says that the escalation of the spread of the coronavirus now requires greater precautionary…
Read MoreOcean City Beach & Boardwalk to Close at 5pm Sunday
The Ocean City Mayor and Council met in special session today to discuss actions to be taken by the city to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Like the beach towns in Delaware – Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk will close at 5pm this evening until April 15 when the closure will be re-evaluated. Mayor Meehan…
Read MoreMore Positive Coronavirus Cases Reported in Delaware & Maryland
At 10am Sunday, Delaware Public Health officials have updated the number of positive cases of coronavirus to 47 laboratory confirmed cases. 33 are from New Castle County, 5 from Kent County and 9 from Sussex County. They range in age from 14 to 80. Saturday evening five were hospitalized – two of them critically ill. …
Read MoreDE has 45 Positive Coronavirus Cases – DPH Believes Community Spread Occurring
Delaware Public Health officials have updated the number of positive cases of coronavirus to 45 laboratory confirmed cases. 32 are from New Castle County, 5 from Kent County and 8 from Sussex County. They are 24 men and 21 women ranging in age from 14 to 80. Five are currently hospitalized – two of them…
Read MorePublic Commissioning Ceremony for USS Delaware Canceled
The commissioning ceremony for the future USS Delaware on April 4 in Wilmington has been canceled because of the current health and public safety restrictions of large crowds. The commissioning will take place administratively and the ship will begin normal operations with the fleet. The Navy will look for a future opportunity to commemorate the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Orders Delaware Beaches to Close at 5pm Saturday
Governor John Carney has issued a third modification to his emergency declaration. The new orders close Delaware beaches to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The public is prohibited from accessing the beach except to exercise or walk their dogs where dogs are permitted. Local officials may choose to enact tighter restrictions. The modification also prohibits…
Read MoreLewes Closes Public Restrooms & City’s Beach Parking Lots
Lewes is asking visitors and owners of second homes to stay home. City officials stress that everything is closed and that our healthcare system is prepared to deal with our year-round population’s needs in the midst of the crisis, but not a large influx. Today the city has closed all City-owned public restrooms and the…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Statewide Testing Plan for Coronavirus
On Friday, Governor John Carney announced a coordinated statewide plan (with Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware Healthcare Association, and each of the health care systems in Delaware) to ensure people with symptoms consistent with coronavirus have access to safe and efficient testing in the First State – at NO cost to patients. Beginning Monday…
Read MoreCape Staff Member Associated with Bus 57 Tests Presumptively Positive for Coronavirus
A Cape Henlopen school district staff member associated with Bus 57 has tested presumptively positive for coronavirus. Superintendent Robert Fulton says the bus transports students to and from Rehoboth Elementary School and Cape Henlopen High School. The staff member is currently isolated at home with only mild symptoms. Remember – if you or someone in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Family Court to Reopen after Employee Became Ill
UPDATED – 4:15pm – Precautionary measures have been lifted at the Family Court building in Georgetown after an employee fell ill Friday morning with symptoms consistent with coronavirus.  It has been determined that the employee did NOT have coronavirus. The building was cleared and all court calendars suspended and employees were sent home while the…
Read MoreDelaware & Dogfish Head to Partner in Making Hand Sanitizer
Delaware and Dogfish Head are partnering to make hand sanitizer available to the state government – including to healthcare facilities and first responders. Dogfish head will commit part of its operations to making hand sanitizer and should be providing bulk shipments to the state in the weeks to come. The hand sanitizer will be sold…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry Reducing to Two Round Trips beginning Monday
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry will reduce it’s operating schedule beginning Monday, March 23. The ferry will offer two round trips – departing Cape May at 9am and 4pm and departing Lewes at 10:45 am and 5:45pm.  No foot passengers will be allowed and all vehicle passengers must remain in their vehicles during the crossing. Additional…
Read MoreState Auditor Pauses School District Audits TFN
School District audits done by the State Auditor’s office are on hold until further notice. State Auditor Kathy McGuiness told the school superintendents that her people will be onsite at a later date – once the coronavirus outbreak passes.Â
Read MoreCape Henlopen School District Referendum on Hold
Cape Henlopen School officials tell WGMD that the referendum scheduled for March 31st will be postponed. Superintendent Robert Fulton says the district is focusing on the needs of students, families and staff during the coronavirus outbreak and conversations related to the referendum have taken a back seat. Over the next two weeks the district’s administrative…
Read MoreVisitors Still Arriving As Coronavirus Closures Continue in Sussex County
Full time residents and second homeowners at the Delaware beaches need to remain very watchful and monitor your travel. If you have just arrived in Rehoboth or one of the other Delaware beach communities – consider staying in your homes as much as possible while social distancing from the public. City officials in Rehoboth have…
Read MoreMD 149 Confirmed Cases Including 1 Infant & 1 Teen
Maryland now has 149 confirmed cases of coronavirus – that’s up from 17 a week ago. This includes cases in Worcester and Wicomico Counties and the first cases in an infant and a teenager. Neither the infant nor teen is hospitalized and Governor Larry Hogan says that two-thirds of the cases are people between 18…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo & City Playgrounds Closed Until Further Notice
In addition to measures already in place to minimize the impact of COVID-19 upon our community, and in adherence with federal guidance, the Salisbury Zoo, and all City of Salisbury Playgrounds are hereby closed to the public until further notice. Outdoor spaces remain open and a great alternative for social distancing in a natural environment. Groups or gatherings…
Read MoreDNREC Cancels Events & Programs Through May 15
DNREC has canceled events and programs that were scheduled from now through May 15 – this includes private rentals and events at Delaware State Parks sites and facilities – including picnics, 5-Ks and parties.  The State Parks and Wildlife areas remain open – with no entrance fees being charged through April 30th.  Detailed information about…
Read MoreMD U.S. Attorney warns of coronavirus scams
Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur is encouraging all Marylanders to be aware of individuals attempting to profit from the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus scams are being perpetrated around the country, including in Maryland. Recently, scammers sent e-mails to people in Maryland, purporting to be from a local hospital and offering coronavirus vaccines for a fee.…
Read MoreMaryland U.S. Senators press Trump admininstration over coronavirus response plans for seniors, disabled
Maryland U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen announced that they, along with more than 30 Democratic colleagues, pressed the Coronavirus Task Force on their preparedness and response plans for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Senators sent three letters to the Trump Administration regarding the safety of people living in nursing homes, the…
Read MoreDelaware DOJ urges consumers to report price gouging
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings wants consumers to stay vigilant about businesses illegally raising prices to take advantage of the public’s anxiety during the State of Emergency over the coronavirus outbreak. “We will not tolerate preying on people’s fear and uncertainty in a public health emergency,” said Attorney General Jennings. “More than ever, we need…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare to Provide Referral-Based Testing
Beebe Healthcare is now offering COVID-19 referral-based testing for the community. The car-based testing is being made available by Beebe to the entire Sussex County community. Patients should contact their primary care provider or local walk-in care for screening. Local providers are aware of the instructions, including that a provider order is necessary to be…
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