COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | 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.
Governor Carney Announces Mask Requirement in K-12 Schools, Child Care, State Facilities
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | 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 […]
Governor Carney Signs House Bill 86
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021
Legislation increases funding for students K – 3 eligible for basic special education services WILMINGTON, Del. –Governor John Carney signed House Bill 86 on Friday alongside members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates. This legislation provides increased funding for students kindergarten through third grade identified as eligible for basic special education services. “Our goal […]
Governor Carney Signs Senate Bill 127
Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Legislation creates Site Readiness Fund to promote job creation, economic growth MIDDLETOWN, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 127 alongside members of the General Assembly, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, business owners, and local elected officials. This legislation was laid out in the Governor’s 2021 State of the State Address. Senate Bill 127 […]
New Kirkwood Park Playground Dedicated on City of Wilmington’s East Side
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Governor Carney, Mayor Purzycki join elected officials and school and community representatives at ribbon-cutting ceremony WILMINGTON, Del. – The City of Wilmington hosted a dedication ceremony on Tuesday for a new $339,000 playground in Kirkwood Park on East 11th Street—a project funded jointly by the City, State, and Christina School District. The Park and new […]
