Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Del. Tech Tightens COVID-19 Vax Requirements; Policy Draws Criticism
Delaware Technical Community College is revamping its COVID-19 vaccination policy for its new semesters that start later this year – a policy that is drawing criticism and…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Tries To Stomp Down COVID-19 Surge
Maryland is making progress in curtailing the spread of coronavirus, two weeks into a 30-day state of emergency.
Governor Larry Hogan…
Read More$107-Million In ARPA Funds Go To 3 Del. Colleges & Universities
Delaware colleges and universities will get shares of a total of $107-million to support COVID-19 pandemic-related projects. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan Act which…
Read MoreBayhealth Incentivizes Applicants With Student Loan Relief
Applicants for certain positions with Bayhealth could get help with their student loans.
In an effort to attract needed staff to…
Read MoreVolunteers Encouraged To Help At Del. Hospitals
Volunteers are encouraged to step forward and help staff at Delaware’s stressed hospitals.
The Delaware Healthcare Association is looking for volunteers…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools Waive 1st-Semester Final Exams For High School Students
First-semester final exams are waived for students at Worcester County Public Schools high schools.
The Board of Education granted that waiver…
Read MoreMd. To Invest $50-Million To Support Child Care Providers
Maryland plans to provide an additional $50-million in grant funding to support child care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Expands Testing, Mask Distribution, Nursing Home Protection Measures
Maryland is taking new action to protect residents and staff at nursing homes and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. The state plans to open five…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Tests, Testing Opportunities Available On Eastern Shore
The Health Departments of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties are making COVID-19 tests available by appointment, and will make at-home test kits available through local libraries. Supplies,…
Read MoreDel. Legislative Committee Hearings Will Take Place Virtually At Least Through Jan.
When Delaware lawmakers resume the General Assembly session Tuesday, House and Senate committees will meet virtually in January utilizing Zoom.
The…
Read MoreMd. Opens Homeowner Assistance Fund
Maryland homeowners who struggle with housing expenses due to financial hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for assistance under the new Maryland Homeowner Assistance…
Read MoreMd. To Require Masks Indoors At State Agencies In Public, Shared Spaces
Del. Parks, Some DNREC Operations Adjusted In January
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is making some changes in response to the recent surge in coronavirus cases.
State parks,…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Revises Visitation Rules
Beebe Healthcare is revising its visitor restrictions effective New Year’s Day.
In-patients at the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus are now…
Read MoreDel. COVID-Related Hospitalizations Climb Close To 500 Statewide
Delaware concludes 2021 with 485 people in hospitals statewide for COVID-19 complications, the highest number yet since the beginning of the pandemic. Also, on Wednesday, a one-day…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del. To Implement New COVID State Of Emergency Mon. Jan. 3rd
Governor John Carney announced Thursday that a State of Emergency will take effect Monday January 3rd, 2022 as the state deals with a winter surge in COVID-19…
Read MoreIn-Person Visits With Offenders Will Be Suspended at Del. Correctional Facilities
In-person visits with offenders at Delaware correctional facilities will be suspended temporarily at the end of the day Friday.
The Department…
Read MoreMasks Will Be Required At Worcester Co. Government Public Meetings
More Than 2,000 People Now Hospitalized In Md. With COVID-19 Complications
Maryland has now surpassed 2,000 hospitalizations for COVID-19 complications.
According to Governor Larry Hogan, a surge operations center that was established…
Read MoreDel. Adopts CDC Guidance Regarding Quarantine Following A Positive COVID-19 Test
Delaware Public Health said Tuesday that it will implement updated guidance that was issued by the CDC Monday that reduces the recommended time that people should quarantine…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Suspends In-Person Public Attendance At Meetings
Rehoboth Beach city meetings will be open to the public only virtually for the time being.
City officials are taking the…
Read MoreMd. Pauses New Jury Trials As COVID-19 Cases Rise
The Maryland Judiciary plans to suspend new jury trials Wednesday through February 8th, as courts revert to Phase-Three of reopening in response to the current surge of…
Read MoreActing Wicomico Co. Exec. Psota Tests Positive For COVID-19
Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
In a statement, Psota indicated that…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Cases Spike In Del. – Weekly Update
Delaware has now detected more than three dozen cases of coronavirus linked to the Omicron variant.
Delaware Public Health also reports…
Read MoreDSU To Require Proof Of COVID Booster
Delaware State University will require returning students, faculty and staff to obtain a COVID-19 booster shot when the spring semester begins. Classes will also be conducted virtually…
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