Posts Tagged ‘pandemic’
AAA Booking 150% More Flights; Cruising, Tours, International Travel All Trending Upward
While the Covid-19 pandemic put a damper on many travel plans, people are now making up for those restrictions. AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson, Jana Tidwell says travel bookings continue to climb and that there is not only pent-up demand, but the dollars saved during the pandemic are now being invested in more extravagant travel. As an…
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 and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important…
Read MoreDel. Dept. of Education Releases 2021-22 Statewide Assessment
The continuing recovery from school closings during the COVID-19 pandemic is reflected in the 2021-2022 Delaware Statewide Assessment that was released Tuesday. State Education Secretary Mark Holodick said the Department of Education has made educational opportunities a priority this summer, adding that “recovery doesn’t happen overnight.” In English language arts, 42-percent of students in grades…
Read MoreMd. Looks to Stay COVID-Ready
Maryland’s COVID-READY plan remains in place, and as Governor Larry Hogan declared August Immunization Awareness Month Monday, he urged Marylanders to stay current on vaccines and boosters.“The dominant BA.5 subvariant is a reminder of how important it is for Marylanders to stay up to date on vaccines and boosters, as well as routine immunizations,” Hogan…
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 and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important…
Read MoreDel. Begins Mortgage Relief Program
Delaware has opened a mortgage relief program.Eligible households who have experienced a COVID-19-related financial hardship that led to mortgage delinquency or forbearance can apply for financial assistance, according to the Delaware State Housing Authority. Up to $40,000 is available to cover delinquencies in mortgage payments, property taxes, utility bills, condominium association fees or homeowner insurance.…
Read MoreSussex Co. Council Allocates $7.5-Million in ARPA Funds
Sussex County Council has voted to allocate more than $7.5-million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for healthcare, housing and human services-related programs.A dozen entities will receive portions of the funding, which is required under the act to assist such programs in the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.Groups that create affordable housing in southern…
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 law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” Carney said. “Keep doing…
Read MoreNew Del. Law Would Enhanced Penalties For Assault Against Healthcare Workers
Violence against more healthcare workers in Delaware would be a felony offense under legislation given final approval in the State Senate.Delaware Code already classifies assault against people in various professions as a second-degree crime, including physicians, nurses and EMT’s. However, it did not include numerous other employees in a health system who have close contact…
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 COVIDReady Maryland includes expanding test-to-treat services, which allow people to get tested, evaluated and treated during one visit at one location. The COVID-Ready Maryland plan…
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 cases of COVID-19 in the community and to reduce the risk of transmission among the inmate population and staff.Visits are currently limited to one adult…
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 vaccination and testing programs.“Positive cases are increasing here in Delaware and it’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” Carney said Thursday. “Keep doing…
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 of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations around the country. The mandate comes days before UD’s commencement in Newark, where President Joe Biden will address the graduates…
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 and Customer Service are also closed through Monday, May 23rd.The Dover City Council meeting scheduled for Monday and Tuesday will be held virtually, under the…
Read MoreGov. John Carney Tests Positive For COVID-19
Governor John Carney, D-Del, has tested positive for coronavirus.“I am feeling well and will continue to work remotely, but unfortunately will have to miss a few in-person events,” Carney said in a statement Monday night. “I will continue to follow the CDC guidelines following my positive result.”The governor has been vaccinated for COVID-19 and has…
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 two years. Rattay said she is not ready to announce her future role, but is excited about new opportunities and that it’s a good time…
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 Heart Memorial will allow surviving family members to honor their loved ones.The COVID-19 Remembrance Memorial Service, hosted by Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Public Health…
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 and testing programs and enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long term care facilities. It also maintains Delaware’s eligibility for low-income Delawareans to continue…
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 18 months of emergency assistance available.The DE-HAP program in its current form was launched in March 2021 to help renters who were affected by shutdowns,…
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 religious activities during a health crisis, as was claimed during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to legal representatives, clarification is desired as cases start to increase…
Read MoreP-EBT Program Returns For ’21-22 School Year
Delaware households with children affected by school closures or reduced in-person hours or attendance caused by COVID-19 will receive emergency food assistance benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Eligible households will receive P-EBT benefits for each school day that their child did not receive meals at school during the current school year…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Introduces Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Wicomico County has begun an Emergency Rental Assistance Program.The county has received a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development of $7.38-million to assist residents who are in need of emergency rental and utility assistance.There are several criteria to be met. For more information, please CLICK HERE For the application portal, please…
Read MoreDelmarva Lawmakers React To President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Statement from Congressman Andy Harris, R- Md. 1st: “This speech was full of false claims and more of the same false promises of ‘free’ things that the president claimed will cost no one anything. Americans know better – they know that uncontrolled spending is what drove up inflation. There was lots of lip service, but…
Read MoreDel. Mask Mandate In Court Facilities Expires Wed.
The rule that requires Delaware court employees and members of the public to wear a mask in court facilities will be lifted this Wednesday, March 2nd. The mask mandate was implemented last August following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections due to the spread of the Delta variant at the time. A mandatory testing program…
Read MoreMd. Board of Ed. Votes To End School Mask Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education voted Tuesday to rescind the statewide school mask mandate effective next Tuesday, March 1st. The decision is subject to approval of the Maryland General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review. “I want to thank the State Board of Education for heeding our call to rescind its…
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