Governor Carney Requires Delawareans to Wear Face Coverings in Public Settings
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2020
Children 2-years-old and younger should not wear face coverings due to suffocation risk WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday issued the thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and on public transportation. Governor Carney’s […]
Delaware Schools Closed through Academic Year
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020
A statement from Governor Carney on Delaware Schools: “We made the difficult decision today – in consultation with superintendents across our state – to close schools through the rest of the academic year. I know this will be difficult for a lot of Delawareans, and Delaware students. Nothing replaces in-person instruction, and the services that […]
Governor Carney Removes Restrictions on Out-of-State Health Care Workers to Assist in COVID-19 Response
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2020
Twelfth modification allows the Public Health Authority to activate additional workers WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the twelfth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, which will allow the Public Health Authority to activate more out-of-state health care workers to assist in Delaware’s fight against COVID-19. Read Governor Carney’s updated State […]
Governor Carney Announces Public Engagement Around Economic Reopening, Recovery
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a statewide public engagement strategy focused on Delaware’s economic reopening and recovery effort due to COVID-19. Visit de.gov/economy to learn more and to help shape Delaware’s economic recovery effort. Starting on Monday, the Delaware Division of Small Business and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership will host virtual Recovery Town […]
Governor Carney Partners with Health Providers and Sussex Employers on Community Testing Sites, Outreach, Education
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Westside Family Healthcare, local hospital systems, poultry industry employers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and trusted community partners […]
