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  Archives:  March 2020

Redden Lodge and Forest Campsites Closed

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Division of Public Health | Forest Service | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

To limit the potential spread of the Coronavirus, the Delaware Forest Service is announcing the following actions, effective immediately: The Lodge at Redden State Forest will be closed to the public until further notice. All campsites at Redden and Blackbird State Forests will be closed to the public until further notice. All large gatherings (>25 people) scheduled for any of the State Forests will be cancelled. State Forests will remain open to the general public for the time being for outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, etc.




Governor Carney Limits Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

Updated emergency declaration also bans gatherings of 50+ people statewide, and closes gaming in Delaware casinos WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday modified his March 12 emergency declaration to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Carney’s updated emergency […]




School nutrition programs announce meal options for students during closure

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

The Delaware Department of Education has received a waiver from the federal government to allow school nutrition programs to provide meals to students during the closure.




Governor Carney Postpones Government Efficiency Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney announced on Monday that the State of Delaware Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings planned in each county over the coming weeks will be postponed until further notice. The town halls were originally scheduled for March 19, 24, and 30.   Delawareans with questions about COVID-19 or their […]




Guidance on Childcare Centers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020

Email from Governor John Carney:   This is an uncertain time, and Delawareans have understandable questions about the potential impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their families and communities.   We’ve repeatedly heard versions of this question:  Why would the state close schools, but recommend that childcare centers remain open?   The current guidance from the Delaware Division of […]






  Archives:  March 2020

Redden Lodge and Forest Campsites Closed

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Division of Public Health | Forest Service | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

To limit the potential spread of the Coronavirus, the Delaware Forest Service is announcing the following actions, effective immediately: The Lodge at Redden State Forest will be closed to the public until further notice. All campsites at Redden and Blackbird State Forests will be closed to the public until further notice. All large gatherings (>25 people) scheduled for any of the State Forests will be cancelled. State Forests will remain open to the general public for the time being for outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, etc.




Governor Carney Limits Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

Updated emergency declaration also bans gatherings of 50+ people statewide, and closes gaming in Delaware casinos WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday modified his March 12 emergency declaration to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Carney’s updated emergency […]




School nutrition programs announce meal options for students during closure

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

The Delaware Department of Education has received a waiver from the federal government to allow school nutrition programs to provide meals to students during the closure.




Governor Carney Postpones Government Efficiency Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney announced on Monday that the State of Delaware Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings planned in each county over the coming weeks will be postponed until further notice. The town halls were originally scheduled for March 19, 24, and 30.   Delawareans with questions about COVID-19 or their […]




Guidance on Childcare Centers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020

Email from Governor John Carney:   This is an uncertain time, and Delawareans have understandable questions about the potential impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their families and communities.   We’ve repeatedly heard versions of this question:  Why would the state close schools, but recommend that childcare centers remain open?   The current guidance from the Delaware Division of […]