Posts Tagged ‘pandemic’
Berlin Reopens Town Hall, Invites Attendance At Public Meetings
Berlin is immediately opening its town buildings and meetings to the public. Mayor Zack Tyndall said people who attend meetings in person will be required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. In-person attendance will be limited. “We will continue to monitor the State and County positivity rates to help keep our staff…
Read MoreFireworks Are On In Rehoboth Beach July 3rd
Independence Day weekend fireworks are on this year in Rehoboth Beach. City officials Friday announced that the fireworks display will proceed as scheduled Saturday, July 3rd. Before and after the fireworks, The Funsters will perform at the Bandstand at 8:00 p.m. and again after the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show is completed. “We’re really excited that…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Expand Virtual Meeting Option
Delaware cities and towns, boards of education, commissions and other public bodies would have the option of conducting their meetings virtually beyond the COVID-19 State of Emergency, under a bill approved in the State Senate. Rules would also be established to ensure that online meetings are in compliance with the Delaware Freedom of Information Act,…
Read MoreDel. Emergency Order Update Eliminates Most Business Capacity Restrictions
Governor John Carney Wednesday signed the 28th modification to the original state of emergency COVID-19 order, which allows most business capacity restrictions to go away effective May 21st. School bus distancing requirements are also updated, and other changes that were announced last week are formalized. According to Carney, the following changes take effect at 8:00…
Read MoreRehoboth Officials Address Masking, July 4th Fireworks
Rehoboth Beach has revised masking guidelines to follow state guidance in outdoor areas. Commissioners voted Tuesday to require that masks be worn outdoors only where social distancing cannot be maintained. Previously, masks were required in the downtown area. Masks are still required on the Rehoboth boardwalk. Also, whether there will be fireworks on 4th of…
Read MoreMd. Launches $25-M Youth Recovery Program
Returning UD Students Must Prove COVID Vax
The University of Delaware will require students to demonstrate proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. Differing from Delaware State, UD will not be requiring faculty and staff to get vaccinated. UD President Dennis Assanis outlined the policy in a letter to the university community Wednesday: Dear UD Community, I hope this message finds you in good…
Read MoreDSU To Require COVID Vaccinations For Students, Staff
Delaware State University will require returning students and employees in the fall to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The policy was announced Wednesday at a community forum. There would be exceptions for approved medical or religious reasons. According to DSU President Tony Allen, the requirement is a “logical extension” of the university’s COVID-19 regime, which…
Read MoreIRSD Modifies School Meal Pick-Up Schedule
The Indian River School District is making some changes in its weekly curbside meal pick-up service. Starting this Wednesday, curbside meal pick-up will be available at Indian River High School, Long Neck Elementary, Millsboro Middle School and North Georgetown Elementary School between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. The morning curbside meal distribution will be discontinued effective…
Read MoreMd. State Employees Can Collect $100 Once Fully Vaxxed
Get the shot, get $100… Maryland State employees now have an incentive to get vaccinated for coronavirus. They are eligible to receive a $100 payment once they are fully vaccinated. “With this incentive program, we are further encouraging state employees to get vaccinated to help keep themselves, their families, and their communities healthy and safe,”…
Read MoreFood Bank Of Del. Hosts Mobile Pantry In Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware returns to Sussex County for a mobile food pantry. Emergency food is available today at a drive-through mobile food pantry at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown, starting at 11 a.m. (Mon. May 3rd) A photo ID and proof of Delaware residency, which could be a piece…
Read MoreOC Drops Boardwalk Mask Mandate
VIDEO : Del. Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall
Delaware’s weekly coronavirus update took the form of a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night. Governor John Carney, Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting and Beebe Healthcare CEO and President Dr. David Tam took part. Topics included case trends, vaccinations, plans for education and downstate priorities.
Read MoreHogan Lifts Md. Outdoor Mask Mandate
This update was delivered by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and his office Wednesday afternoon: ———————————————————————————————————————————————– With consistent improvements in key statewide health metrics and a fast pace of vaccinations, Governor Larry Hogan today lifted the outdoor mask mandate in Maryland and all restrictions for outdoor dining. The governor also announced that the state has entered…
Read MoreBlood Bank of Delmarva Needs Donors to Ease Blood Shortage
Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) today announced a blood shortage in the region and called on donors to sign up for appointments at its local donor centers or pop-up locations. The state of the local blood supply mirrors the current shortage across the nation. Before COVID-19, donors could stop by community blood drives at convenient…
Read MoreMd. Universities To Require Vaccinations For Students, Employees; Cong. Harris Disappointed
University System of Maryland students, faculty and staff will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination to learn, work, or live on campus. The requirement takes effect with the fall. USM Chancellor Jay Perman said Friday the decision was made to recognize that Maryland data is showing that 40-percent of new COVID cases involve people…
Read MoreDSU Approved For In-Person Commencement
Delaware State University will hold its first in-person commencement in a year-and-a-half next month. The state has approved a plan for DSU to host ceremonies May 7th and May 8th for graduates of spring, winter and summer sessions since last year. A total of six ceremonies will take place. Under the guidelines, each graduate will…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del. Names New President / CEO
Del. House Sets Date For In-Person Meetings
The Delaware House of Representatives plans to conduct session “physically” at Legislative Hall for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic later this month. House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D- Rehoboth Beach, said Friday that an in-person hybrid session is planned April 29th for floor votes and party caucuses. It’s expected that the…
Read MoreDel. Bill Looks To Support Future Of Telemedicine
Delawareans could continue to have access to tele-medicine services even after the COVID-19 pandemic under a bill filed in the State House of Representatives. The Telehealth Access Preservation and Modernization Act would codify several provisions of emergency legislation that was enacted last year. Those provisions are set to expire July1st. Representative David Bentz, D-Newark area…
Read MoreRescue Plan Brings $16-M To Del. For COVID Vax Efforts
Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program is getting a big boost through the American Rescue Plan Act. Members of Delaware’s Congressional Delegation visited Christiana Care Monday to detail how Delaware’s $16-million share of the package will support ongoing efforts to vaccinate more Delawareans. It helps to pay for supplies, testing and other expenses and functions with the…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Sets May 3rd To Fully Reopen Gov’t Facilities
Worcester County plans to fully reopen government offices and facilities to the public Monday, May 3rd. Visitors will be required to wear masks and keep social distance, and will be screened when entering a county facility. Citizens will also be permitted to continue using document drop-boxes at the Government Center and at the Isle of…
Read MoreMd. Faith Leaders Honored For Vaccine Outreach
Maryland’s faith leaders got a show of appreciation Tuesday for their efforts to get people vaccinated for COVID-19 in their communities. Governor Larry Hogan and other leaders of the state’s coronavirus programs honored about 50 faith leaders during an event at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The stadium serves as one of Maryland’s…
Read MoreDel., Md. Make Vaccine Available To All 16+
Berlin Will Close Town Offices To Public Due To COVID Positivity
Berlin will again close its town offices to the public effective Monday April 5th in response to an increase in COVID-19 positivity in Worcester County and elsewhere in Maryland. “The increase in COVID-19 cases in our area has caused town buildings to once again close to the public to keep our staff safe and ensure…
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