May 1, 1:45pm COVID-19 Briefing

   
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Governor Carney Issues 14th Modification to Emergency Declaration

Modification provides additional protections for Delaware renters WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the fourteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, providing additional protections for Delaware renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, and extending the application deadline for Delaware’s Senior School Property Tax Credit Program until June 1.  Click here to read the full text […]
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DNREC state parks, wildlife area visitors must bring masks starting Friday

Starting Friday those aged 13 or older are now required to bring a face mask with them to enter state parks, wildlife areas and reserves.
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Public Health Announces 80 More Positive Cases of COVID-19, 7 Additional Deaths

SMYRNA (April 29, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous […]
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Sussex County: Coronavirus testing sites announced April 29-May 4, 2020

Looking for coronavirus testing locations in Sussex County? See below for dates, times, and locations starting today, April 29 thru May 4, 2020.  Community Testing Site hosted by Beebe Healthcare in the parking lot between JD Shuckers and the Veteran's Administration off of Rt. 404 in Georgetown: Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Community Testing Site […]
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El gobernador Carney declara foco infeccioso de COVID-19 en el condado de Sussex

WILMINGTON, Del. – El pasado martes, el gobernador John Carney declaró que el condado de Sussex es un foco de infección (hot spot) de COVID-19 en Delaware y anunció el cronograma inicial para los puestos de pruebas comunitarios de Coordinación y Atención del estado de Delaware. Las pruebas y la asistencia comunitaria tendrán lugar en […]
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Reduced Driving Leads to Rebates, Reimbursements, Reduced Insurance Rates

The Delaware Department of Insurance today released a list of consumer-friendly automobile insurer actions that are being implemented due to reduced vehicle use throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As filed with the department, these actions represent millions of dollars being returned to or saved by policyholders throughout the state. The following list may not be inclusive […]
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Recovery Town Hall – April 29, 6:00pm – Kent County Focus

April 29 at 6:00 p.m. – Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long will host a virtual town hall meetings with stakeholder groups and members of the public to collect public feedback that will inform Delaware’s recovery effort.  Learn more and submit feedback online: de.gov/economy     Upcoming Recovery Town Halls with Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long: Recovery Town Hall […]
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Public Health Announces 413 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 12 More Deaths

SMYRNA (April 28, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. As of today, more than 1,000 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. All data reported through the daily updates […]
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April 28, 3:00pm COVID-19 Briefing

Watch a press briefing on Delaware's COVID-19 response from Tuesday April 28 at 3pm with Governor John Carney, Dr. Karryl Rattay, Director, Delaware Division of Public Health, and A.J. Schall, Director, Delaware Emergency Management Agency.  
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DNREC appeals Public Service Commission’s Earth Day action to halt key environmental policy

DNREC filed in Delaware Superior Court on Monday to stop the Public Service Commission from freezing Delaware's increasing standard for renewable energy.
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Delawareans yo ap oblije kouvri figi yo nan plas piblik

Koulye a, se pa tan an pou moun nan Delaware [Delawareans] yo ap chache jwenn satisfaksyon. Apati madi 28 avril, a 8:00 a.m. Delawareans yo ap oblije kouvri figi yo nan plas piblik, ki gen ladan boutik, magazen, famasi, biwo medikal ak transpò piblik yo. Nou ap fè fas a yon sitiyasyon ki grav anpil, […]
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Delawareans yo ap oblije kouvri figi yo nan plas piblik

Koulye a, se pa tan an pou moun nan Delaware [Delawareans] yo ap chache jwenn satisfaksyon. Apati madi 28 avril, a 8:00 a.m. Delawareans yo ap oblije  kouvri figi yo nan plas piblik, ki gen ladan boutik, magazen, famasi, biwo medikal ak transpò piblik yo. Nou ap fè fas a yon sitiyasyon ki grav anpil, […]
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Delawarians yo ap oblije kouvri figi yo nan plas piblik

Koulye a, se pa tan an pou moun nan Delaware [Delawarians] yo ap chache jwenn satisfaksyon. Apati madi 28 avril, a 8:00 a.m. Delawarians yo ap oblije  kouvri figi yo nan plas piblik, ki gen ladan boutik, magazen, famasi, biwo medikal ak transpò piblik yo. Nou ap fè fas a yon sitiyasyon ki grav anpil, […]
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Los residentes de Delaware deberán usar mascarilla

Para los residentes de Delaware, este no es momento de ser complacientes. A partir de las 8:00 a.m. del martes, 28 de abril, los residentes de Delaware deberán usar mascarilla en lugares públicos, incluidos mercados, tiendas, farmacias, consultorios médicos y medios de transporte público. La situación que enfrentamos es muy grave, con nuevos casos de […]
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Delaware Division of Public Health Announces 458 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19

SMYRNA (April 26, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 8 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous […]
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Governor Carney Requires Delawareans to Wear Face Coverings in Public Settings

Children 2-years-old and younger should not wear face coverings due to suffocation risk WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday issued the thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and on public transportation. Governor Carney’s […]
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Delaware’s Division of Public Health Announces 12 More Deaths Due to Complications from COVID-19

SMYRNA (April 25, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous […]
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Delaware Schools Closed through Academic Year

A statement from Governor Carney on Delaware Schools: “We made the difficult decision today – in consultation with superintendents across our state – to close schools through the rest of the academic year. I know this will be difficult for a lot of Delawareans, and Delaware students. Nothing replaces in-person instruction, and the services that […]
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Public Health Announces 134 More Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, 8 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 24, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total,100 Delawareans have passed […]
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DSHA Pauses Delaware Housing Assistance Program to Manage Volume, Assess Available Resources

DOVER – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is temporarily pausing application submissions for the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP). Pausing the program will allow DSHA to explore how resources from the federal government and others may be used in the coming weeks to continue the program and respond to the ongoing high demand for […]
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Top federal and state prosecutors form Delaware COVID-19 anti-fraud coalition

Today, United States Attorney David C. Weiss and Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announced the formation of a new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anti-Fraud Coalition, aimed at better protecting the citizens of Delaware from criminal and civil fraud arising from the pandemic. The Coalition is comprised of local, state and federal agencies, investigators and prosecutors with significant […]
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April 24, 1:45 pm COVID-19 Briefing

Governor Carney, Dr. Kara Odom Walker (Secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services), AJ Schall (Director, Delaware Emergency Management Agency)    
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Governor Carney Removes Restrictions on Out-of-State Health Care Workers to Assist in COVID-19 Response

Twelfth modification allows the Public Health Authority to activate additional workers WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the twelfth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, which will allow the Public Health Authority to activate more out-of-state health care workers to assist in Delaware's fight against COVID-19.        Read Governor Carney’s updated State […]
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St. Jones Reserve trail reopened

The trail at the St. Jones component of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) near Dover has reopened, with repairs to the trail and boardwalk completed.
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Governor Carney Announces Public Engagement Around Economic Reopening, Recovery

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a statewide public engagement strategy focused on Delaware’s economic reopening and recovery effort due to COVID-19.  Visit de.gov/economy to learn more and to help shape Delaware’s economic recovery effort. Starting on Monday, the Delaware Division of Small Business and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership will host virtual Recovery Town […]
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Public Health Announces 108 More Positive Cases, 3 New Deaths Related to COVID-19

SMYRNA (April 23, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 92 Delawareans have passed […]
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Report highlights Delawareans’ desire for climate change action

The theme for the 50th anniversary of Earth Week is climate change, an issue that concerns most Delawareans, according to a report by DNREC.
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Public Health Announces 7 More Deaths Related to COVID-19, 269 New Positive Cases in Delaware

SMYRNA (April 22, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 89 Delawareans have passed […]
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Public Health Announces 10 New Deaths, 186 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19

SMYRNA (April 21, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 10 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day. In total, 82 Delawareans have […]
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Preventing Child Abuse, Raising Awareness During COVID-19

WILMINGTON – During this COVID-19 public health emergency, when there are changes to families' support systems and an increased risk of isolation, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF), is raising awareness of how to prevent, recognize and report child abuse and neglect. Historically, April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention […]
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DNREC Mirror Lake clean-up earns more national acclaim; innovative approach reduces pollutants in the Christina River

DNREC announced it has successfully used an innovative approach to reduce polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in two Delaware waterways.
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April 21, 1:45pm COVID-19 Briefing

  Governor Carney, Delaware Department of Labor Secretary Cerron Cade, and Office of Management and Budget Director Mike Jackson  
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Public Health Announces 207 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 20, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.   DPH announced on Sunday, April 20, that it was shifting to reporting case data earlier in the day to provide information in […]
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Polly Drummond yard waste site closed for the day Sunday for capacity and traffic

DOVER, Del. – The Polly Drummond Hill yard waste drop-off site near Newark, which opened for the season on Saturday, April 18, was closed to further drop-offs about noon on Sunday because of material capacity and traffic issues. DNREC will work this week to have its contractor shred and remove all the material that was dropped off until the closure, and create a traffic plan with the goal of reopening the site on Saturday, April 25. The site operates Saturdays and Sundays.
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DHSS Announces Three More Deaths Involving Residents or Patients at Its 24/7 Facilities

NEW CASTLE (April 19, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents or patients at its 24/7 facilities. A 72-year-old female resident from Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna died April 17 at a Kent County hospital and an […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Health Makes Changes to Daily COVID-19 Reporting Format

Data Dashboard to be Updated During Noon Hour Starting Monday Smyrna, DE (April 19, 2020) – Starting Monday, April 20, 2020, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will begin providing its daily updates on COVID-19 statistics on the de.gov/coronavirus website during the noon hour. Data will reflect the most current information available as of […]
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COVID-19 Update April 18, 2020: Public Health Announces 215 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 18, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 67 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]
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COVID-19 Update April 18, 2020:Public Health Announces 215 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 18, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 67 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]
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COVID-19 Update April 17, 2020: Public Health Announces 9 More Deaths, 248 New Positive Cases

SMYRNA (April 17, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 61 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]
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Delaware extends 2020 produce grower registration due to COVID-19

DOVER, Del. – Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the deadline for produce growers to register their farms with the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has been extended to June 30. The Food Product Inspection Section has enforcement responsibility for the Produce Safety Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).The rule focuses on […]
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Delaware Department of Labor Releases Guidelines on 13 Week Extension of Unemployment Benefits

WILMINGTON, Del. – FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2020 – The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES Act) created a new program called Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits to eligible workers. How and when can I apply for the 13 week extension of unemployment benefits? If […]
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DHSS Seeks Comment on State Plan on Aging at Two Public Hearings This Month

NEW CASTLE (April 17, 2020) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities will seek public comment on its proposed State Plan on Aging for the period of October 2020 through September 2024. The state plan has been developed to meet requirements under Title […]
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DHSS Announces First Coronavirus-Related Death of Resident from 24/7 Facilities

SMYRNA (April 16, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing the first death from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) of a resident at one its 24/7 facilities. A 57-year-old male resident of Governor Bacon Health Center in Delaware City died April 14 at a New Castle County hospital. He was the […]
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COVID-19 Update for April 16, 2020: DPH Announces 61 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 24 Additional Recovered

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.
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COVID-19 and the Black Community in Delaware

DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker was joined via Zoom by Dr. Richard Henderson, an OB/GYN and Past President of the Medical Society of Delaware, and Eugene Young, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, in a discussion about the effect of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the black community in Delaware and how […]
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DOL Releases Guidance for Independent Contractors and Self-employed Seeking Unemployment Through the CARES Act

[WILMINGTON, DE] THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2020 – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law on March 27th provides unemployment assistance to independent contractors and those self-employed who have been affected by the Coronavirus. Most state’s unemployment systems determine eligibility and process payments […]
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Delaware celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day

Delawareans are invited to join millions of people around the globe to celebrate Earth Day on April 22.
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COVID-19 Update April 15, 2020: Public Health Announces 88 New Positive Cases, 3 More Deaths

SMYRNA (April 15, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 46 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]
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DHSS Livestream – Message to the Hispanic Community

   
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Governor Carney Requires Stricter Measures in Long-Term Care Facilities to Fight COVID-19

Updated emergency order seeks to protect residents, workers in nursing facilities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the eleventh modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring stricter guidelines to prevent COVID-19 infections in nursing facilities and other long-term care facilities. Click here for Governor Carney's eleventh modification to the State of Emergency. Governor Carney's […]
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COVID-19 Update April 14, 2020: Public Health Announces 165 Additional Positive Cases, 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 14, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 43 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]
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DSHA Announces $9 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Development District Project Rebates

DOVER – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is accepting applications through June 1 for large project rebate reservations through the Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program. Investors who make qualified real property investments in one of 12 designated districts can apply for a rebate of up to 20 percent of eligible costs. The designated districts are: […]
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COVID-19 and Global Markets: Free Webinars from Export Delaware

Delaware businesses can learn more about how international markets and exports will be affected by the COVI-19 pandemic from a new webinar series presented by Export Delaware.
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Delaware Libraries Shared Virtual Library Event Calendar

Delaware Libraries across the state have created a shared Virtual Library Events Calendar to enable Delawareans to participate in library programs and storytime while at home. The library building may be closed, but the virtual library is open and ready for you from your home. Everyone is welcome to join in on all the events […]
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April 14, 1:45pm Live COVID-19 Briefing

Governor Carney, Dr. Karyl Rattay (Director, Division of Public Health), AJ Schall (Director, Delaware Emergency Management Agency) give a COVID-19 briefing.    
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Public Health Announces 136 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 13, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 41 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]
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Attorney General Jennings Announces New Director of Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust

Carney signs legislation permanently elevating former Office of Civil Rights & Public Trust Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Deputy Attorney General Mark Denney will be tapped to lead the Department of Justice's new Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust. "The DOJ is the people's law firm, and the Division of Civil Rights […]
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COVID-19 Update April 12, 2020: Public Health Announces 146 More Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and deaths involving “probable" cases where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms […]
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COVID-19 Update April 12, 2020: Public Health Announces 146 More Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and deaths involving “probable" cases where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms […]
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COVID-19 Update April 11, 2020: DPH Announces 153 Additional Positive Cases, 1 New Death

he Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.
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Governor Carney Urges Delawareans with Health Care, Child Care Experience to Assist in COVID-19 Response

Community call-to-action issued for workforce support WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney expanded his community call-to-action on Saturday morning, urging all Delaware citizens with health care and child care experience to offer their expertise in Delaware's fight against COVID-19. Last week, Governor Carney urged citizens, businesses and nonprofits with access to emergency materials and supplies […]
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Public Health Announces 117 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 10, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and "probable" deaths where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms and was […]
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Public Health Announces 117 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 10, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and "probable" deaths where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms and was […]
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Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency; Partners with Nextdoor on Neighborhood Outreach

Governor teams up with popular social network to keep Delawareans informed of the latest on the neighborhood level   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, and announced a partnership with the social network Nextdoor to keep Delawareans informed on […]
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COVID-19 Update April 9, 2020: Public Health Announces 93 Additional Positive Cases; 4 More Deaths

SMYRNA (April 9, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing four additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 23 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]
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State Continues to Process Taxes And Fees

Income Tax Deadlines Extended State Tax Due Dates Remain Unchanged Last week, the Delaware Division of Revenue (DOR) announced that the deadlines for taxpayers to file certain personal and corporate income tax returns and payments had been extended to July 15, 2020 due to "rolling conformity" with federal income tax rules adopted by the IRS […]
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DNREC to limit number of people allowed in state parks and wildlife areas, which may close for periods

DNREC announced today it will take steps when necessary to limit the numbers of visitors within state parks and wildlife areas.
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COVID-19 Update April 8, 2020: Public Health Announces 188 Additional Positive Cases; 3 New Deaths

In total, 19 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19 SMYRNA (April 8, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 19 Delawareans have passed away due […]
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DHSS Announces Positive Cases Involving Patients and Staff at Delaware Psychiatric CenterDPC

NEW CASTLE (April 8, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Delaware Psychiatric Center. Five patients and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at DHSS' public psychiatric hospital on the grounds of the Herman Holloway Sr. Campus near New Castle. […]
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Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Issues Guidance Around Masks

Delawareans should wear cloth face coverings in public settings where maintaining social distancing is difficult WILMINGTON, Del. – Consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), the Division of Public Health (DPH) recommended on Wednesday that Delawareans should wear cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to […]
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Attorney General Jennings Warns of Scams Related to Stimulus Checks

Attorney General Kathy Jennings warns Delawareans to be wary of scams related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security (CARES) Act. The economic relief package includes direct payments to most Americans, totaling as much as $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for joint filers, depending on income. "During this time of uncertainty—with unemployment surging and […]
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COVID-19 Update April 7, 2020: Public Health Updates Positive Cases, Recoveries; Announces Additional Death

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  
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Additional Alternate Care Site Announced

Smryna – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the State Health Operations Center (SHOC) are announcing today the plan for an additional alternate care site (ACS) to support Kent and Sussex Counties.  This plan is to accommodate overflow patients from Delaware hospital systems as they begin to experience a surge in patients with coronavirus […]
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Consumer-Friendly Auto Insurer Actions Will Give Residents More Than $1.5 Million

Premium paybacks, elimination of commercial exemptions during COVID-19 praised by Commissioner Trinidad Navarro Automobile insurers in Delaware are taking a number of consumer-friendly actions in light of COVID-19, the Delaware Department of Insurance announced today. On Monday, Allstate announced it would embark on a premium payback program resulting in $1.5 million going back to Delaware […]
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COVID-19 Update April 6, 2020: Public Health Announces 110 New Positive Cases; 1 Additional Death

SMYRNA (April 6, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases. In total, 15 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves an 84-year-old male from Kent County who had […]
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April 7, 1:00pm Live COVID-19 Briefing

Governor Carney, Dr. Karyl Rattay (Director, Division of Public Health), AJ Schall (Director, Delaware Emergency Management Agency) give a briefing on COVID-19
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AG Jennings Urges Delawareans to Follow Governor’s Emergency Orders, Keep Themselves and Law Enforcement Safe

Enforcement actions have been initiated throughout state to handle noncompliance Attorney General Kathy Jennings urges Delawareans to heed Gov. John Carney's Declarations of a State of Emergency.  The Declaration of a State of Emergency and all its modifications carry criminal punishment and have been enforced throughout Delaware. "This is a tremendously difficult time for everyone, […]
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Due to Widespread Community Transmission of COVID-19, DHSS Ending All Walk-in Access to Public Offices

Customer Service Needs to Be Met by Appointment, Phone, Email or Online; Crisis Services Continue NEW CASTLE (April 5, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing that all walk-in access to its public offices will end beginning on Monday, April 6, 2020, because of the potential risk for clients and […]
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COVID-19 Update April 5, 2020: Public Health Announces 80 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Hospitalizations

SMYRNA (April 5, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 80 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 673, including 6 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state. The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include: 673 total laboratory-confirmed […]
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April 4, 2020, COVID-19 UPDATE: 143 More Positive Cases, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 4, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 143 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 593, including 32 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state. The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include: 593 total laboratory-confirmed […]
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April 3, 2020: Public Health Updates Deaths, Positive Cases and Recoveries from COVID-19 in Delaware

SMYRNA (April 3, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, 14 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been […]
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DNREC provides virtual environmental and educational content

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to take advantage of its robust collection of online resources.
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April 3, 1:00pm Live COVID-19 update

Watch a live press briefing on coronavirus around 1pm with Governor Carney and other state officials    
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Delaware Public Health Announces 1 Additional Death, 25 Additional Positive Cases

SMYRNA (April 2, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, 12 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been […]
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DNREC Closes Park and Wildlife Area Amenities; Limits Outdoor Recreation Activities at Beaches

While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open during the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" emergency order, many amenities are closed.
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Governor Carney Urges Delawareans, Businesses, Nonprofits to Support COVID-19 Response

Community call-to-action issued for emergency materials, supplies WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney issued a community call-to-action on Thursday, urging all Delaware citizens, businesses and nonprofits to offer their assistance in Delaware's fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The State of Delaware launched an online tool at de.gov/coronavirus to connect Delawareans offering materials and supplies with organizations, medical […]
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SNAP de Delaware va a emitir beneficios de emergencia que estarán disponible empezando el 1 de abril

Clientes existentes podrían recibir beneficios adicionales en el mes de marzo 2020 y abril 2020 NEW CASTLE (30 marzo 2020) – Beneficios de emergencia serán disponibles a los participantes de El Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) por los meses de marzo y abril como parte de una provisión establecida por el Acto Federal a […]
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COVID-19 Update April 1, 2020: Public Health Announces 1 Additional Death, 49 Additional Positive Cases

State also announces 49 recovered in Delaware SMYRNA (April 1, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, 11 Delawareans have passed away due […]
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Delaware turkey hunting season will open this month with self-serve turkey harvest registration at check stations

Turkey hunt day for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters April 4, regular turkey season opens April 11.
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DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures

Beginning Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with no fare collection. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door. In order to accommodate riders, DART […]
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April 1, 9:30 a.m. Live Event: Focusing on Issues Affecting Seniors

Watch an update on coronavirus and seniors from Dr. Rattay and others at 9:30am live from the State Health Operations Center in Smyrna.   
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