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  Archives:  February 2021

State Auditor McGuiness: Delaware’s CARES Act Funding Spend Increases by $12 Million Over Previous Week

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

DOVER, DELAWARE – Delaware state agencies have so far spent 70 percent of the $927 million the state received in federal CARES Act funding, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today. “Delawareans deserve to know exactly where that federal money is being spent and how it is helping them as they struggle with the effects of the […]




FEMA Dover Second-Dose Slots to Open to Those With First Dose on or Before Jan. 22 From Any Provider

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Given additional expected capacity at the ongoing vaccination event at Dover International Speedway, the State of Delaware and Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that appointments will open Tuesday morning for individuals who received their first dose 35 or more days ago from a pharmacy, medical provider, clinic or other source in Delaware and have not yet obtained a second dose.




Pond Trout Season to Open Early

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Delaware’s 2021 downstate pond trout season will open early to minimize opening day crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period.




Careful Consideration of Insurance Plans Urged During Special Enrollment Period

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Consumers should be wary of non-marketplace plans that offer limited benefits Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro is joining commissioners across the country in cautioning residents who may be considering purchasing an insurance plan that does not adequately meet their needs or comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefit requirements. The Special Enrollment Period, which started February […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Feb. 19, 2021: New Positive Cases, Current Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Downward

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021.






  Archives:  February 2021

State Auditor McGuiness: Delaware’s CARES Act Funding Spend Increases by $12 Million Over Previous Week

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

DOVER, DELAWARE – Delaware state agencies have so far spent 70 percent of the $927 million the state received in federal CARES Act funding, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today. “Delawareans deserve to know exactly where that federal money is being spent and how it is helping them as they struggle with the effects of the […]




FEMA Dover Second-Dose Slots to Open to Those With First Dose on or Before Jan. 22 From Any Provider

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Given additional expected capacity at the ongoing vaccination event at Dover International Speedway, the State of Delaware and Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that appointments will open Tuesday morning for individuals who received their first dose 35 or more days ago from a pharmacy, medical provider, clinic or other source in Delaware and have not yet obtained a second dose.




Pond Trout Season to Open Early

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Delaware’s 2021 downstate pond trout season will open early to minimize opening day crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period.




Careful Consideration of Insurance Plans Urged During Special Enrollment Period

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Consumers should be wary of non-marketplace plans that offer limited benefits Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro is joining commissioners across the country in cautioning residents who may be considering purchasing an insurance plan that does not adequately meet their needs or comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefit requirements. The Special Enrollment Period, which started February […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Feb. 19, 2021: New Positive Cases, Current Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Downward

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021.