Posts Tagged ‘pandemic’
VIDEO | No Appointment Needed At Eastern Shore Vax Site
Harris Takes Part In Mass Vax Clinic
Congressman Andy Harris, MD, helped to get Marylanders vaccinated for coronavirus Wednesday Harris, R-Md. 1st, joined the team Wednesday at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, the location for the Eastern Shore’s mass vaccination clinic. “It was great to join the hard-working and dedicated staff administering COVID vaccines at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center…
Read MoreDel. Jury Trials Could Resume In June
The Delaware Judicial Emergency, which keeps jury trials on hold, has been extended until May 3rd. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior has also indicated that the courts are working toward the resumption of jury trials in June. To read the Judicial Emergency Extension, please CLICK HERE The Judicial Emergency has been extended 13 times since…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del. Weekly Coronavirus Update
Covered this week in the Delaware coronavirus update: -vaccination -testing -variants -masks and crowd sizes
Read MoreMd. Extends Vax Eligibility, Picks Up Pace Of Shots
Maryland has entered phase 2B of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, which expands eligibility for the vaccine to anyone age 16 or older with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 illness. Also now eligible to receive the shot are Marylanders 16 or older with disabilities who receive SSI or SSDI benefits, Maryland…
Read MoreDel. Opens Vax Eligibility To Ages 16+
All Delawareans ages 16 or older will become eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday April 6th, according to Governor John Carney and the Division of Public Health. Shots will be available at pharmacies, community vaccination sites and mass vaccination events. The state waiting list will be accessible Tuesday April 6th at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov. Pharmacies can…
Read MoreFirefly Festival Plans To Return In Late Sept.
Delmarva Power Addresses Affordability Challenges During Pandemic
Delmarva Power continues to spread the word about energy assistance resources available for residential and business customers who may face challenges meeting their bills. A collaborative virtual summit Thursday involved non-profits and other community partners who are familiar with the costs of electricity and the circumstances that can result in bills going unpaid. “In the…
Read MoreMd. Adopts CDC Guidance To Encourage Safe School Reopening
Maryland is adopting new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control recommending that students maintain at least three feet of separation in classroom settings, with universal masking in place. To read the CDC guidelines, please CLICK HERE “Every single Maryland student must have the opportunity to return to attending school in some form or fashion,…
Read MoreIRSD High Schools To Offer More In-Person Instruction
The Indian River School District will expand to four days of in-person instruction each week for high school students now learning in the hybrid format. The expansion is scheduled to take effect the week of April 12th. Sussex Central and Indian River High School students will be able to attend classes in person on Mondays,…
Read MoreDel. Makes Vax Appointments Available For People 50+
Delawareans age 50 and older can now register for the state’s COVID-19 vaccine wait list. Appointments can be requested at https://vaccinerequest.delaware.gov/s/?language=en_US Large vaccination events will be held Saturday and Sunday of this weekend at Dover International Speedway. According to the Delaware Division of Public Health, appointments will be scheduled subject to a person’s risk factors,…
Read MoreDel. Jury Trials May Resume In June
Jury trials in Delaware may resume in June, as courts prepare to move into Phase Three of reopening. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior said Friday that with COVID-19 health metrics improving, the courts hope to resume more normal court operations in June. Courts also plan to schedule vaccination clinics for members of the judiciary and…
Read MoreEastern Shore Vaccination Clinic Nears Opening
What’s In The $1.9-Trillion COVID Rescue Package?
What is in the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021? Plenty for Delaware, according to Senator Chris Coons. Coons said Wednesday that the measure which received final approval in the House of Representatives will deliver about $1.36-billion to The First State, including $1,400 direct checks to most people. It also supports vaccine distribution, school…
Read More‘Digital Transparency’ Addressed In Del. Bill
As the Delaware General Assembly continues to meet virtually, two lawmakers are introducing legislation that would require audio and video archives of Senate and House sessions and committee meetings, as well as live streaming. Republican Representatives Bryan Shupe of Milford and Mike Smith of Pike Creek are reviving a House Concurrent Resolution that was introduced…
Read MoreIn-Person Visits With Del. Inmates To Resume
In-person visits with Delaware prison inmates will resume Tuesday, March 16th. The Delaware Department of Correction will start to take registration for visitation this Monday March 8th. For information about how to schedule a visit, please CLICK HERE “With just a few remaining inmates recovering from COVID-19 at one correctional facility, and with community spread…
Read MoreMd. Expands Vaccine Equity Initiative
Maryland plans to execute a Vaccine Equity Task Force Operations Plan with the goal of making sure that hard-to-reach and under-served populations are not neglected. The program involves working with community and faith-based organizations as well as health departments in all 24 jurisdictions. Mobile vaccination clinics, education and awareness campaigns and other initiatives are also…
Read MoreEllendale Woman Battles COVID In Hospital For 200 Days
Md. Honors Lives Lost Due To COVID-19
Friday March 5th has been proclaimed COVID-19 Day of Remembrance in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan issued the proclamation Thursday to honor Marylanders who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 complications over the past year. The Maryland state flag is being lowered to half-staff. The first cases of coronavirus in Maryland were confirmed March 5th,…
Read MoreReport : Delmarva Chicken Industry Impacted By Pandemic
Shifts in demand and challenges related to keeping workers at processing facilities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic had an effect on the chicken industry in 2020, according to a report prepared by the Delmarva Chicken Association. 570-million chickens were raised with a wholesale value of $3.4-billion. That was a five-percent decline from 2019. “Restaurants, hotels,…
Read MoreDel. Judicial Health Emergency Extended For 30 Days
Delaware’s judicial emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended for another 30 days. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior extended the terms of Phase Two of court reopening. Jury trials remain on hold.This is the 12th time the judicial Emergency has been extended since the start of the pandemic. To read the Administrative Order, please…
Read MoreVIDEO : Md. Sets Opening For Eastern Shore Mass Clinic
Highlights of Governor Larry Hogan’s Maryland coronavirus briefing Tuesday: -More than 49,000 initial doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being quickly allocated -A mass clinic at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury will open by March 18th. -Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield will join the state’s public health response effort
Read MoreVIDEO : Del. Deploys 8,000 J&J Vaccine Doses
Highlights from this week’s Delaware coronavirus update: -The state is making rapid use of its initial 8,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine -Wait lists of senior citizens are being invited to upcoming clinics -Teachers and other school staff are being vaccinated, as more students return for in-person instruction -It is not certain when…
Read MoreBerlin To Reopen Town Buildings To Public
Md. Makes Plans For J&J COVID Vaccine
Maryland is getting an initial allocation of 49,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine this week. Governor Larry Hogan Monday said 100-percent of the doses will be deployed to providers. Future allocations of this vaccine, which requires only a single dose, could be uneven and significantly smaller than this week’s shipment. Federal officials…
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