Governor Carney Issues Modification to State of Emergency

Modification closes eastern Sussex bars to limit spread of COVID-19 in beach communities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the 23rd modification to the State of Emergency declaration, closing bars in eastern Sussex County to limit spread of COVID-19 in Delaware's beach communities. The modification also includes consumer protections for Delawareans who […]
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Public Health Announces 98 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 30, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 98 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as two additional fatalities related to COVID-19, as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020. In addition, 64 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 13 […]
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New Limits Set for Beaches at Delaware State Parks Starting This Weekend

DNREC announced the following restrictions to be imposed starting on Friday, July 3 and lasting until further notice.
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DelDOT Announces Opening of New Christina River Bridge and Approach Roads at Wilmington Riverfront

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new Christina River Bridge and approach roads at the Wilmington Riverfront has opened to pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic as of 2:00pm today. The new access roads and bridge improve multimodal traffic flow around the Wilmington Riverfront and provides direct access to Route 13 and […]
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All New Castle County Quarantined As Spotted Lanternfly Move South

Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Odessa.
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All New Castle County quarantined as spotted lanternfly move south

Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Odessa.
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Whipping Post to be Removed from Public Display

On July 1 the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will remove a whipping post from public display on the grounds of the Old Sussex County Courthouse near the Circle in Georgetown.
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El SNAP de Delaware Otorgará Beneficios de Emergencia Adicionales A Partir del 30 de Junio

Los clientes que ya existen pueden recibir beneficios adicionales para cubrir las necesidades alimentarias NEW CASTLE (28 de junio de 2020) – Los beneficios de emergencia se emitirán a los participantes del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de Delaware para junio como parte de la Ley federal de Respuesta […]
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Public Health Announces 150 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; No New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 29, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 150 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Sunday. A total of 507 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals […]
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June 30, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware's response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  
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Division of Public Health Announces 135 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 28, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 135 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Saturday. A total of 507 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals […]
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COVID-19 Testing Set for Beach Area after Additional Cases Identified

SMYRNA (June 28, 2020) – For the second time in just over a week, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking people in the Delaware beach area, particularly in Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, to get tested for COVID-19. The recommendation comes after testing in Rehoboth Beach on Thursday identified approximately 100 persons as […]
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Delaware Agregado al Programa Piloto de Compras en Línea de SNAP

Comenzando en julio, los hogares pueden usar los beneficios de SNAP para hacer pedidos de alimentos elegibles a tres distribuidores minoristas NEW CASTLE (17 de junio de 2020) – La División de Servicios Sociales ha sido aprobada por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés) para proporcionar a […]
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Delaware SNAP to Issue Additional Emergency Benefits Starting June 30

Existing clients may receive additional benefits to support food needs NEW CASTLE (June 28, 2020) – Emergency benefits will be issued to participants of Delaware's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for June as part of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020. Under this federal act signed into law March 18, the Delaware […]
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Public Health Announces 74 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 27, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 74 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Friday. A total of 507 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals […]
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Public Health Announces 78 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 26, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 78 new positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Thursday. While the total cumulative number of positive cases has increased by 37 between yesterday […]
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Main Street Newark Project Completed

The Delaware Department of Transportation is pleased to announce that the Main Street Newark rehabilitation project has been completed ahead of schedule by the project's contractor, A-DEL Construction. The nearly $12 million project began construction in April 2019 and involved 10 phases of work to perform a complete reconstruction of a mile-long section of Main […]
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Declaration of Independence to be read aloud in front of Dover, Del.’s Old State House on July 4, 2020

Recitations to take place at 2 and 4 p.m.
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Treasurer Davis Says Now is the Time to Review Savings Plans

Online tool can identify available funds to be used in state plans Dealing with a troubled economy during the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many people deal with their household budgets. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says Americans have been spending more money on groceries and home entertainment and less on travel and […]
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Public Health Announces 42 Additional Cases, 1 New Death

SMYRNA (June 24, 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 and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020. A total of 505 Delawareans have passed away due to […]
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Governor Carney’s Statement on Voting by Mail Legislation

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst regarding voting by mail: "My position on this issue has been simple and consistent. We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans […]
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STATEMENT: Governor Carney Announces Delay in Phase 3 of Economic Reopening

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a delay in moving to Phase 3 of Delaware's economic reopening, and issued the following statement: "I know many Delawareans expected us to move into Phase 3 of economic reopening on Monday, June 29 – and that had been my hope, as well. But we are […]
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Public Health Announces 91 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 25, 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 as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020. In addition, as the Division of Public Health works to […]
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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Law Enforcement Policy

Order bans chokeholds at state law enforcement agencies, requires additional de-escalation training, and additional transparency around use-of-force policies WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Executive Order #41, which bans the use of chokeholds by State of Delaware law enforcement agencies, including Delaware State Police and Capitol Police; increases community engagement; requires additional […]
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Governor Carney Issues Statement on General Assembly Passage of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of the Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget: "This has been a difficult several months for Delaware, to be sure. I want to start by thanking members of the General Assembly – and especially members of the Joint Finance […]
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Department Of Insurance Renews National Accreditation

Bureau of Examination, Rehabilitation, and Guaranty (BERG) team from back left: Tracey Weaver, Alisa Pritchard, Danielle Hopp, Matthew Aidala, Kelly West, Laura Hufschmidt, Deputy Commissioner Tanisha Merced, Jasmine Jenkins, Beth Short, Hollylynn Ford, Sherry Wilson, Blake Synnestvedt, and Steven Carlson. From front left, Nicole Brittingham, Charles Santana, Rylynn Brown, Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, Dave Lonchar, Tom […]
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Delaware Senate confirms Collins to lead Aglands Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees

Through a virtual confirmation hearing, the Delaware Senate confirmed and appointed Mark Collins to lead the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees.
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Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate's unanimous bipartisan vote to confirm Molly Magarik to serve as the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, as well as judicial nominations confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday: "I want to thank members of […]
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Public Health Announces 27 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware

SMYRNA (June 23, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 27 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware as well as two additional COVID-19-related fatalities involving Delaware residents, as of 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2020. In addition, DPH is also announcing that after completing a review of […]
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Public Health Announces 45 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 22, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 45 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Sunday. In total, 435 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who […]
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Rehabilitation work underway at Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum

Project began on June 22, 2020 and will continue for approximately one month.
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June 23, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Watch a live press briefing around 1:45pm on Tuesday on coronavirus with Governor Carney and state officials.  
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Public Health Announces 94 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19; 1 New Death

SMYRNA (June 21, 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 and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020. In total, 435 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]
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Public Health Announces 70 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 1 New Death

SMYRNA (June 20, 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 and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2020. In total, 434 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]
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Public Health Encourages COVID-19 Testing for Teens Participating in Senior Week Activities Following Positive Cases

SMYRNA (June 19, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging parents of teens who participated in senior week activities that involved living in a group setting, or attending a large gathering, to have them tested for COVID-19. The recommendation comes after DPH learned of several positive cases among teens living in […]
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Public Health Announces Increase in Positive Cases of COVID-19, 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 19, 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 as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020. While the total cumulative number of positive cases has increased […]
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Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Phase 2

Personal care services can expand to 60 percent; tournaments may resume with approved safety plans WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Friday signed the 22nd modification to his State of Emergency Order, permitting an expansion of youth sports activities and personal care services if safety guidelines are followed to prevent infection and community spread […]
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Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund Council Makes First Recommendations

The Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund (TIIF) Council, an initiative announced by Governor John Carney in 2019, has made its first recommendations for project funding to Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock. The council has recommended eight projects receive a total of $8.8 million in grant funds that will go toward […]
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Public Health Announces 55 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 5 New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 18, 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 as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020. In total, 431 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]
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Statement from Attorney General Jennings on Governor Carney’s executive order announcement

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statement regarding Governor Carney's announcement of a forthcoming executive order on police reform: Governor Carney demonstrated real leadership today. Banning chokeholds, ending the practice of ruining kids' lives by posting their mugshots online while they are presumed innocent, participating in the national use-of-force database, and implementing greater officer […]
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Governor Carney Closes State of Delaware Offices in honor of Juneteenth

Delaware Heritage Commission, Delaware Historical Society will create an educational program for Delawareans on race and slavery WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney announced he will close State of Delaware offices on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth, and issued the following statement: "Over the last several weeks, we have seen largely peaceful protests demanding racial […]
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Delaware Added to SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Program

Starting in July, households can use SNAP benefits to order eligible foods from three retailers NEW CASTLE (June 17, 2020) – The Division of Social Services has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide households with access to purchase food online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Beginning in […]
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DART Launches “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive to Support Food Bank of DE June 22 – June 26

DART has announced their “Stuff The Bus” Food Drive in support of the Food Bank of Delaware’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware has distributed nearly 5 million pounds of food to residents in need. The food drive will be collecting non-perishable donations in support of those […]
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Governor Carney Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker will leave her current role as the head of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) this summer to join Nemours' National Office of Policy and Prevention in Washington, D.C. Dr. Walker, who has served as Secretary of the […]
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Suspected Overdose Deaths for May in Delaware Tie Previous Monthly High Set in 2018

Health Officials Fear Rising Death Toll May Be Consequence of COVID-19 NEW CASTLE (June 16, 2020) – In what Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) officials fear may be a consequence of the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, deaths from suspected overdoses in Delaware during May tied a previous monthly total set in […]
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Public Health Announces 63 Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, 1 New Death

SMYRNA (June 16, 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 and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2020. In total, 424 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]
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June 16, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

Watch a live press briefing from Governor Carney and other state officials at 1:45pm on Tuesday on coronavirus. Delaware is currently in Phase 2 of the reopening. Child care is open to all now. Watch on [de.gov/coronavirus]  
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Public Health Announces 76 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 1 More Death

SMYRNA (June 15, 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 and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2020. In total, 423 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]
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Public Health Announces 35 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans; 3 New Deaths

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 as of 6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020.
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Nominations Open for 2020 Young Environmentalist Awards

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is looking for Delaware students who are working to make a difference for the environment.
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Public Health Announces No New Deaths From COVID-19 in Delaware, 67 more Positive Cases

SMYRNA (June 12, 2020) –The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 67 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as 61 more Delawareans who have recovered, as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Thursday. In total, 414 Delawareans have passed […]
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Public Health Announces 50 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, 1 More Death

SMYRNA (June 11, 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 and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020. In total, 414 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]
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Delaware building energy codes receive update

An update to the state's building energy codes will help reduce long-term costs to consumers while also decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware.
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June 12, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

Watch a live press briefing on Friday around 1:45pm on coronavirus from Governor Carney and other state officials as Delaware enters Phase 2 on June 15.    
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Delaware Libraries Launch 2020 Summer Reading Program

Delaware's First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will host a virtual kick-off of the 2020 statewide Summer Library Reading Program, Imagine Your Story, on Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. with State Librarian Dr. Annie Norman.
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Public Health Announces 36 More Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans; 3 New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 10, 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 as of 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2020. In total, 413 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]
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Delaware Division of the Arts Awards $443,000 in CARES Act Relief Funds

Fifty-five arts organizations and 11 artists have received relief funds Wilmington, Del. (June 10, 2020) – Earlier this year, the Division of the Arts received $423,600 from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. With this special award and additional federal funds, the Division developed two […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “The Pandemic Paintings” by Theresa Walton

On view from June 12 – July 24, 2020 Visit the Gallery in-person or view it online Wilmington, Del. (June 10, 2020) – The Pandemic Paintings, an exhibition of watercolor portraits of health care workers and scenes that represent hope to them by Theresa (Terre) Walton, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June […]
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Nominations Open for Delaware’s Compassionate Champion Award

Program recognizes individuals, organizations providing trauma-informed services WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced nominations are now open for the Compassionate Champion Award, the State of Delaware's trauma-informed care recognition program that highlights outstanding achievement by individuals and organizations that provide trauma-informed services. Nomination forms are available online until midnight on June 30, 2020. […]
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Delaware Surpasses 10,000 Positive Cases of COVID-19

Public Health Announces 48 Additional Positive Cases, 12 New Deaths SMYRNA (June 9, 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 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2020, […]
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Delaware growers allowed to use up existing dicamba stock

Following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to vacate three dicamba registrations, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued guidance that will allow Delaware growers to used existing stocks of the three dicamba products affected.
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Delaware’s Triple-A Bond Ratings Reaffirmed

Refunding transaction helps address the State's budget challenges WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware today announced the successful refunding of $33 million of debt at a record low Total Interest Cost of 0.79%. The transaction will save the State $5.2 million in debt service on a net present value basis over the next decade and is […]
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Delaware surf-fishing permits are sold out after reaching annual cap

DNREC announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware surf-fishing permits issued for the calendar year.
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June 9, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

Watch a live press briefing on coronavirus in Delaware on Tuesday around 1:45pm with Governor Carney and other state officials, as Delaware begins to reopen. Watch at [de.gov/coronavirus]
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Public Health Announces 30 More Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 8, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 30 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Delawareans as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Sunday. In total, 398 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who […]
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Public Health Announces 97 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans; 8 New Deaths

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 6:00 p.m. the previous day.
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Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Declarations must be renewed every 30 days WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Under Delaware law, State of Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. Click here for Governor Carney's State of Emergency extension. "As more people interact with one […]
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Public Health Announces 72 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans; 2 New Deaths

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. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day.
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Public Health Announces 27 Additional COVID-19 Positive Cases Among Delawareans; 2 New Deaths

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. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day.
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June 5, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

Watch a live press briefing from Governor Carney and other state officials on coronavirus as Delaware takes steps to reopen the economy. Watch live on Friday at 1:45pm. [de.gov/coronavirus]  
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Public Health Announces 34 More Positive Cases of COVID-19, 11 New Deaths of Delawareans

SMYRNA (June 4, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 11 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 6:00 p.m. the previous […]
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Herring Point, beaches at Cape Henlopen State Park closed to surfing, swimming due to possible shark bite

DNREC officials have closed Herring Point to surfing and swimming Thursday afternoon until further notice following a biting incident.
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State Releases Preliminary Look at Health Care Spending in 2018

Report Is Latest Step in Effort to Analyze Cost and Quality of Care in Delaware DOVER (June 4, 2020) – The Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) has released preliminary data on health-care spending in the state in calendar year 2018, the latest step in the state's effort to reduce health care spending and improve quality […]
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DNREC announces 15,500 surf-fishing permits issued this year, restricts sales locations

The Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control announces it has issued 15,500 of this year's 17,000 available surf-fishing permits. In 2019, the Delaware's Parks & Recreation Advisory Council established a 17,000 cap on annual surf-fishing permit sales as the most equitable way to serve all beach users, manage a limited resource and protect against […]
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Public Health Announces 27 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans and 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 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 cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous […]
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Public Health Announces 80 Additional COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans and 5 New Deaths

  SMYRNA (June 2, 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. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the […]
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Statement from Attorney General Jennings on violence in Washington, D.C.

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released Tuesday the following statement on brutality authorized against protestors in Washington D.C.: I have struggled to find the words for yesterday's events in Lafayette Square. In a long series of daily outrages and capricious decisions, the violence exacted yesterday against lawful, peaceful protestors is among the most shameful. That lawful Americans suffered this […]
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June 2, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

Watch a live press briefing from Governor Carney and other state officials on coronavirus as Delaware takes steps to reopen the economy. Watch live on Tuesday at 1:45pm. [de.gov/coronavirus]      
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