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  Archives:  August 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced that ​beginning on September 30, staff in long-term care and other health care facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination or to undergo regular testing to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations. 




Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies

Governor John Carney | News | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SMYRNA, Del. (August 11, 2021) – A company working to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a maker of wearable cooling protective gear, a specialty running store, and a meadery were among the 15 Delaware small businesses recognized Wednesday as awardees of the third round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants from the state […]




2021 State Assessment Results Released

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

The Delaware Department of Education today released statewide assessment results for the 2020-21 school year, cautioning that due to low participation rates the results do not allow for comparison to previous test administrations.




Governor Carney Announces Mask Requirement in K-12 Schools, Child Care, State Facilities

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that everyone kindergarten-age and older in K-12 schools and child care homes and centers must wear face coverings indoors effective on Monday, August 16 – regardless of vaccination status. The requirement covers both public and private schools in Delaware. Child care centers and homes are strongly encouraged to require […]




Delaware Seeks Data on Climate Change’s Impact on Insurance

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, August 9, 2021

Participating in National Insurer Climate Risk Disclosure Survey Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has announced Delaware’s participation in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Insurer Climate Risk Disclosure Survey, an effort to assess how the impacts of climate change will reverberate across the insurance industry. From investment practices, to increased claim occurrences impacting companies’ financial sturdiness, […]






  Archives:  August 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced that ​beginning on September 30, staff in long-term care and other health care facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination or to undergo regular testing to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations. 




Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies

Governor John Carney | News | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SMYRNA, Del. (August 11, 2021) – A company working to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a maker of wearable cooling protective gear, a specialty running store, and a meadery were among the 15 Delaware small businesses recognized Wednesday as awardees of the third round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants from the state […]




2021 State Assessment Results Released

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

The Delaware Department of Education today released statewide assessment results for the 2020-21 school year, cautioning that due to low participation rates the results do not allow for comparison to previous test administrations.




Governor Carney Announces Mask Requirement in K-12 Schools, Child Care, State Facilities

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that everyone kindergarten-age and older in K-12 schools and child care homes and centers must wear face coverings indoors effective on Monday, August 16 – regardless of vaccination status. The requirement covers both public and private schools in Delaware. Child care centers and homes are strongly encouraged to require […]




Delaware Seeks Data on Climate Change’s Impact on Insurance

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, August 9, 2021

Participating in National Insurer Climate Risk Disclosure Survey Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has announced Delaware’s participation in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Insurer Climate Risk Disclosure Survey, an effort to assess how the impacts of climate change will reverberate across the insurance industry. From investment practices, to increased claim occurrences impacting companies’ financial sturdiness, […]