Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Bayhealth Implements Visitor and Patient Masking Requirements
Bayhealth is experiencing higher than normal patient volumes due to an increase in patients with respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV and Covid-19. They are now requiring masking for patients and…
Read MoreDPH: Post-holiday Surge of Covid-19 Less that 2022
The expected increase in post-holiday Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations has been taking place in the past two weeks – however Delaware Public Health officials say the increase in not as…
Read MoreDE to Expand Monkeypox Vaccinations; Unveils New Public Health Alert Website
There are now 25 monkeypox cases in Delaware – a low number compared to neighboring states. Public Health officials continue to ensure the most at-risk persons are vaccinated against the…
Read MoreDOC Visitation Restrictions to Change Sept 6
The Delaware Department of Corrections is lifting a restriction that allows one adult visitor per inmate, which has been in place since late May as Covid-19 transmission was increasing. Beginning…
Read MoreNew Covid-19 Cases Lower But Still a Concern
The number of new cases of Covid-19 has declined since July, but Delaware Public Health officials say the disease is still among us – with higher levels in Kent and…
Read MoreGov. Carney Formally Extends Del. Public Health Emergency Order for 30 Days
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order has been extended for another 30 days. Governor John Carney took the action Friday. The extension of the Public Health Emergency order allows the state…
Read MoreMd. Looks to Stay COVID-Ready
Maryland’s American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Report Released
The State of Maryland has submitted it’s 2022 American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Annual Performance Report to the US Treasury. The report details expenditures from March…
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
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
The Delaware Department of Correction is placing limitations on visits with inmates at Level Five prison facilities and Level Four work release and violation of probation facilities, due to increasing…
Read MoreDel. 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 MoreDPH UPDATE: Covid-19 Cases Increasing in DE; Flu Season Still Here
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports an increase in COVID-19 cases since the previous monthly COVID-19 update released on April 22, 2022. While COVID-19 cases are increasing in Delaware, hospitalizations and…
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 MoreDel. Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Steps Aside In June
Delaware’s Public Health Director for nearly 14 years plans to step down June 30th. Dr. Karyl Rattay’s tenure is bracketed by two pandemics: H1N1 in 2009 and COVID-19 the past…
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
Governor John Carney, D-Del. has extended Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. According to the Governor’s office, the extension allows the state and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination…
Read MoreDel. 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
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
Gov. Carney Revises, Extends Public Health Emergency Order
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency Order was revised and extended for 30 days Thursday by Governor John Carney. State law requires that a public health emergency declaration be extended every 30…
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