DPH Announces Second Human Case of West Nile Virus and First Case Detected in a Horse for 2021
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 8, 2021
DOVER (Oct. 8, 2021) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that a 79-year-old Sussex County woman has become infected with West Nile Virus (WNV), the state’s second case of human WNV in 2021. An epidemiological investigation is currently ongoing to confirm any travel history or sources that could have led to transmission. To protect the patient’s […]
Statement from Treasurer Davis on Senate Vote to Increase of Debt Ceiling
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021
“I applaud the U.S. Senate for reaching an agreement to raise the nation’s debt limit. While not everyone understands exactly what that means, just about all of us will benefit from the decision. Raising the debt limit allows the country to basically “pay its bills.” It doesn’t open the door for additional spending, it enables […]
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement: “There’s no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and keep all Delaware children in their classrooms for in-person learning, […]
Delaware Announces Community Investment Recovery Fund for Delaware Nonprofits
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021
Governor John Carney and Lt. Governor Hall-Long announced the Community Investment Recovery Fund, which will provide nonprofits with one-time funding to support major capital projects in Delaware communities hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blackbird Creek Reserve Hosts Fall Festival
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021
Family fun, food and entertainment await visitors to the 13th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16.
