Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Coronavirus cases continue to climb with some recovering in Delaware
Coronavirus cases are continuing to climb in Delaware, but some are recovering. There have been a total of 119 laboratory-confirmed cases in the state, including 15 additional cases since Tuesday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with the virus, 79 are from New Castle County, 14 are from Kent County, and 26 are from Sussex County. The…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base reports first case of coronavirus
A service member currently assigned to Dover Air Force Base has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Dover AFB officials announced the case Tuesday evening. Samples from the individual were confirmed at an off-base medical facility in Delaware. The person is currently in isolation in accordance with Department of Defense guidance and all other appropriate public…
Read MoreOver 100 cases of coronavirus reported in Delaware
Delaware public health officials are now reporting over a hundred positive cases of coronavirus across the state. There have been 104 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 17 additional cases since Monday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19), 71 are from New Castle County, 10 are from Kent County,…
Read MoreSussex Tech donates healthcare supplies to Nanticoke, Beebe hospitals
Sussex Technical School District donated extra medical supplies and protective equipment to staff at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford and Beebe Healthcare in Lewes to help healthcare workers battle the coronavirus. “In this fight, everyone has to do their part. For Sussex Tech, that means supporting our front-line nurses and doctors here in our community,”…
Read MoreDelmarva Power to provide electric service to previously disconnected residents
Delmarva Power is taking steps to help ensure all residents across its Delaware and Maryland service area have access to electricity during this critical time. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic worsens, officials across the country are enacting shelter in place or similar orders to ensure public safety. With more people, including school children, at home…
Read MoreDelaware extends income tax filing deadline to July
The Delaware Division of Revenue has extended the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2019 personal income tax returns to July 15, 2020. The Delaware Division of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service remain open, and taxpayers are encouraged to continue to file their state and federal returns electronically or by mail. “Although the…
Read MoreCoronavirus cases climbing rapidly across Delaware
Coronavirus cases continue to climb rapidly across the State of Delaware. There have been a total of 87 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state since March 11. This includes 31 additional cases since Sunday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with the virus, 58 are from New Castle County, nine are from Kent County, and…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Declares Public Health Emergency
Governor John Carney on Monday declared a Public Health Emergency and released a more robust Order to assist with Delaware’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) issued a companion order focused on strengthening Delaware’s health care workforce in response to COVID-19. Read Governor Carney’s Public Health…
Read MoreWhat’s open & closed across Delaware amid coronavirus shut down?
Natural Resources & Mining Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting businesses, including crop production, animal production, forestry and logging, fishing, hunting, and trapping, and other related businesses – OPEN Utility Companies Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution Utilities, Water, Sewage, and other systems – OPEN Construction Construction of Buildings, Heavy and Civil Engineering,…
Read MorePuffster vandalized, robbed in Dover
As stores across the State ready themselves to deal with a financial blow following the Governor’s order to close all non-essential businesses, Puffster, a vaping and smoking accessory shop in Downtown Dover, was vandalized and robbed early Monday morning. Sam Chick, a veteran and owner of the establishment, lives directly above the store and woke…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base issues shelter in place order amid coronavirus outbreak
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the local area, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, has issued a Shelter in Place order for Dover Air Force Base, effective March 24, at 8 a.m. through May 15. The development follows Governor John Carney’s Shelter in Place order issued on Sunday. All Dover AFB personnel…
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 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 MoreDelaware gas prices lowest in over a year
Delaware gas prices have dropped to their lowest point in over a year. The average price for gas across Delaware is as low as it has been since January of 2019, at $2.08 cents for a gallon of regular unleaded. Gas nationally and here in Delaware has been trending downward since the beginning of the…
Read MoreTwo injured in Marydel house fire
Two were hospitalized following a fire that tore through a home in Marydel. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out shortly before 3:30 a.m. at home in the 3800 block of Sandy Bend Road east of Marydel. The Marydel Fire Company responded to the fire along with other local fire companies.…
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 MoreCape Henlopen not canceling referendum over coronavirus State of Emergency
The Cape Henlopen School District has yet to reschedule their upcoming referendum set for Tuesday, March 31, 2019 despite the State of Emergency that was declared over the coronavirus outbreak in Delaware. “As of today, the referendum is on, but if anything changes I will let you know,” Cape Superintendent Bob Fulton told our Mike…
Read MoreGeorgetown woman tested for coronavirus
For the past three weeks, a Georgetown woman has been battling a severe illness that she believes could be the coronavirus. She was recently tested and shared her experience with WGMD News. Holly White, 35, heard of the coronavirus hype but never thought it would potentially impact her life the way it has over the…
Read MoreParent of Milford School District student tests positive for coronavirus
The parent of a student in the Milford School District has tested positive for coronavirus. Milford School District Superintendent Kevin Dickerson issued a statement Wednesday, confirming that officials have learned that a parent of a Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Avenue Preschool student has tested positive for the virus. The parent is currently isolated at…
Read MoreOcean City enhances measures to limit spread of coronavirus
Enhanced measures are continuing to be made throughout the Town of Ocean City in order to protect the health and safety of employees, residents, and visitors. During the current preventative phase of emergency operations, several town facilities will remain open with limitations put in place for “essential” business. City Hall: Guests will be asked to…
Read MoreDelaware’s Salvation Army on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak
The Salvation Army of Delaware is ramping up its efforts to continue to serve those in need during the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic. While many are staying at home, The Salvation Army, which has mobilized in crises for over 150 years, is serving on the front lines in response to the outbreak. Since Delaware…
Read MoreGovernor Carney requests federal assistance for small businesses
Delaware Governor John Carney on Monday submitted an application formally requesting the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide Delaware an Economy Injury Declaration, which makes loans available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. In his letter to the SBA, Governor Carney said the impact of the novel…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross facing blood shortage amid coronavirus outbreak
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the Red Cross at RedCrossBlood.org, using the…
Read MoreSussex County schools offer free lunch to students during coronavirus closure
Schools across Sussex County are offering free lunches to students amid a two week closure for the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, the Indian River School District will provide meals to students during the school closure related to the possible spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Meals are free of charge and available Monday…
Read MoreMilford man charged with assault in Georgetown
A Milford man was arrested after using a firearm to assault another man at the ACE Center in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, officers were called to the ACE Center on Dupont Boulevard for an assault complaint on Friday. Upon arrival, they located a 40-year-old victim with injuries to his face. Police learned…
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