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  Archives:  May 2022

Memorial Day Ceremonial Events

Department of State | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Office of Veterans Services and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs have scheduled two events in observance of Memorial Day. As in previous years, OVS and the Commission will host ceremonies on separate days. The first will take place on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Day Cemetery in Bear. The […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

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:  “Positive cases are increasing here in Delaware and it’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep […]




In Another Likely Consequence of Pandemic, Delaware Overdose Deaths Increase 15% in 2021

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Division of Forensic Science Annual Report Finds Fentanyl Still Involved in More Than 80% of Deaths; Cocaine Link on the Rise NEW CASTLE (May 24, 2022) – In what health officials fear is another consequence of the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Delaware’s overdose deaths increased more than 15% in 2021 to a record […]




Governor Carney Terminates Limited State of Emergency in Kent County

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Wednesday terminated the limited State of Emergency in Kent County put in place on Monday, May 23 due to the barge fire occurring in the Delaware Bay. “First responders fought the fires and successfully kept our community and our environment safe,” said Governor Carney. “We are terminating the local […]




Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 26 de Mayo

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

NEW CASTLE (25 de Mayo de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Mayo a los hogares elegibles como parte de la respuesta continua del estado a la crisis de salud pública de COVID-19. Los beneficios se emitirán como parte del Programa de asistencia nutricional suplementaria (SNAP) y […]






  Archives:  May 2022

Memorial Day Ceremonial Events

Department of State | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Office of Veterans Services and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs have scheduled two events in observance of Memorial Day. As in previous years, OVS and the Commission will host ceremonies on separate days. The first will take place on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Day Cemetery in Bear. The […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

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:  “Positive cases are increasing here in Delaware and it’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep […]




In Another Likely Consequence of Pandemic, Delaware Overdose Deaths Increase 15% in 2021

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Division of Forensic Science Annual Report Finds Fentanyl Still Involved in More Than 80% of Deaths; Cocaine Link on the Rise NEW CASTLE (May 24, 2022) – In what health officials fear is another consequence of the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Delaware’s overdose deaths increased more than 15% in 2021 to a record […]




Governor Carney Terminates Limited State of Emergency in Kent County

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Wednesday terminated the limited State of Emergency in Kent County put in place on Monday, May 23 due to the barge fire occurring in the Delaware Bay. “First responders fought the fires and successfully kept our community and our environment safe,” said Governor Carney. “We are terminating the local […]




Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 26 de Mayo

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

NEW CASTLE (25 de Mayo de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Mayo a los hogares elegibles como parte de la respuesta continua del estado a la crisis de salud pública de COVID-19. Los beneficios se emitirán como parte del Programa de asistencia nutricional suplementaria (SNAP) y […]