Posts Tagged ‘pandemic’
Md. 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…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Seeks To End Md. School Mask Mandate
Governor Larry Hogan Thursday called upon the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind the school mask policy. In a letter to Board President Clarence Crawford, Hogan said it is critical to move toward normalcy for students and families by rescinding the school masking policy that was adopted by the Board in December and enacted…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Revises Patient Visitation Policies
Beebe Healthcare is revising its visitation guidelines, with extended hours available for one “well visitor” at the Margaret H. Rollins Campus in Lewes. Visits will be permitted between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. “We are glad to extend the hours that a visitor can spend with their loved one at Beebe Healthcare,” Beebe Healthcare President…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Makes Minor Changes In City COVID-19 Protocols
The end of Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate means some minor changes for COVID-19 protocols for the City of Rehoboth Beach. Members of the public will still be required to wear a mask when entering a city facility. Starting Friday, vaccinated city employees will not be required to wear a mask at work. Employees who…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del., Md. COVID-19 Updates
Delaware Governor John Carney and Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Tuesday discussed the decision-making behind ending the universal mask mandate and school mask mandate during a virtual COVID-19 update: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and health officials Tuesday updated the state’s COVID-19 response and status, and announced a special booster promotion involving the Maryland…
Read MoreDel. Universal Mask Mandate Will End Fri., School Mask Mandate Expires Mar. 31st
Delaware’s indoor mask mandate under Governor John Carney’s COVID-19 State of Emergency order will expire this Friday morning, February 11th effective at 8:00 a.m. Also, Carney Monday announced that the school mask requirement will end March 31st. That date was selected to allow districts and schools to consider local mask requirements. The Division of Public…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Sets Priorities In His Final State-of-the-State Address
Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday thanked Marylanders for their persistence through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as providing him with the opportunity to serve as governor for two terms. The two-term Republican delivered his final State of the State Address. “My message to you tonight is that we must all learn to live with this virus,…
Read MoreRelief Help Available For Del. Fisheries-Related Businesses Impacted By Pandemic
Delaware’s fishery-related businesses that were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for relief funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, commercial fishing businesses, shellfish aquaculture specialists, for-hire recreational fishing operations, seafood dealers and processors may qualify for funding. They must show a revenue decline of more…
Read MoreTidalHealth Makes Adjustments To Hospital Visitation Policy
TidalHealth will adjust its patient visitation policies effective today (Tue. Feb. 1st) at Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford and Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Hospitalized patients will now be allowed one designated visitor age 18 or older for the duration of the patient’s stay.Visitors will be screened for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms. Other protective measures remain…
Read MoreDel. COVID-19 State of Emergency Revised, Extended
Delaware Governor John Carney has formally extended the COVID-19 State of Emergency, as required for it to remain in effect for another 30 days. The State of Emergency was implemented January 3rd to allow for members of the Delaware National Guard to be trained as Certified Nursing Assistants and to grant Delaware Public Health some…
Read MoreDel. Lawmakers Approve Continuation Of Tax Relief For People Left Unemployed During Pandemic
Tax relief measures and business-friendly procedures that were implemented in Delaware during the COVID-19 pandemic will carry on in The First State. The State Senate has passed a bill (HB 285) that would exempt unemployment benefits paid in 2021 from Delaware state income tax. The measure would also maintain favorable tax rates for employers that…
Read MoreHealth Survey Goes Out To Selected Del. Households
Delaware Public Health has begun a series of community assessments to get a better understanding of the concerns and needs of Delawareans during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to improve overall health of Delawareans in the future. DPH and the University of Delaware Partnership for Healthy Communities and Epidemiology Program will conduct the survey. Households have…
Read MoreDel. 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 plenty of questions. All Delaware Tech students, including those who learn remotely, will be required to prove they are fully vaccinated – with eligible boosters – effective March…
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 said Thursday that positivity has dropped 40-percent since reaching a peak 15 days ago, the case rate has also come down, and hospitalizations have declined for eight consecutive days. “We are very encouraged by…
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 was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden last March. “Delaware’s institutions of higher education are helping us rebuild from the pandemic and will put this funding…
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 its workforce, Bayhealth will provide qualified applicants with up to $30,000 of loan repayment. That’s for a three-year-commitment to work at Bayhealth. The program is available for nurses, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians and…
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 who may have prior health care experience or people who may be able to fill non-clinical support positions such as registering patients, answering phones, cleaning rooms or delivering supplies. An online form is available…
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 Tuesday afternoon. The rates of students in COVID-19 quarantine and protocol were among the reasons for the decision, as well as concerns apparently raised by teachers. The challenge of scheduling make-up tests for students…
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 Governor Larry Hogan, he plans to include funding in his Fiscal Year 2023 budget to extend the program. Federal funds were exhausted after the Maryland Department of Education administered two rounds of stabilization grants…
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 more hospital-based testing sites by the end of next week, including at UM Shore Regional Health in Talbot County and at TidalHealth in Wicomico County. And, according to…
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, however, are limited. Health officials released this schedule Thursday: Worcester County Health (Appointments necessary, please call 410-632-1100 to register) 10 am to 12 pm, weekly on Wednesdays at…
Read MoreUPDATE: Food Bank of Del. Schedules More Mobile Pantries
Announcement from the Food Bank of Delaware: Due to the weather forecast for Sunday into Monday, Monday’s food distribution at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown has been rescheduled. The distribution will now be held on Monday, January 24 starting at 10 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you are in need of more immediate…
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 actions are being taken by House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach and Senate President Pro Tempore David Sokola, D-Newark in response to increasing COVID-19 cases and the spread of the omicron variant. “While I…
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 Fund. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer the $248-million fund.Funds will be allocated in certain cases where people are delinquent in mortgage payments, property…
Read MoreMd., Del. COVID Updates: Gov. Hogan Declares 30-Day State Of Emergency
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared a 30-day state of emergency in response to rising rates of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Statewide hospitalizations for COVID-19 complications have now topped 3,000, and Hogan says trends indicate that number could reach 5,000. “The truth is that the next four to six weeks will be the most challenging…
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