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  Category: Governor John Carney


Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Col. Nathaniel McQueen, Jr. to serve as the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security, as well as judicial nominations confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday: “This is an unusual time, and a session […]




Governor Carney Announces Lifting of Short-Term Rental Ban, Out-of-State Quarantine on June 1

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Outdoor gatherings up to 250 people also permitted on June 1, with precautions to protect the most vulnerable.




Governor Carney Releases Update on Delaware’s COVID-19 Response

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2020

Churches may conduct outside gatherings; applications available for restaurant outdoor seating WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday released an update on Delaware’s response to COVID-19. On Friday afternoon, Governor Carney signed the 19th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, formalizing steps taken earlier in the week to allow restaurants to expand outdoor […]




Governor Carney Launches Public Education Campaign with Beach Towns as Delaware Beaches Reopen

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020

Effort aims to raise awareness on beach restrictions, individual responsibility in COVID-19 mitigation, ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and summer season WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday launched the “Summer Safely” public education campaign in partnership with the beach towns, local Chambers of Commerce, the Delaware Tourism Office, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental […]




Governor Carney Announces Proactive Community-based COVID-19 Testing

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020

Partnerships, collaboration to increase access to testing statewide WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Carney on Friday provided an update on Delaware’s statewide testing plan, which aims to increase access in Delaware to 80,000 tests monthly. The plan is a partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware hospital systems, primary care […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Col. Nathaniel McQueen, Jr. to serve as the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security, as well as judicial nominations confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday: “This is an unusual time, and a session […]




Governor Carney Announces Lifting of Short-Term Rental Ban, Out-of-State Quarantine on June 1

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Outdoor gatherings up to 250 people also permitted on June 1, with precautions to protect the most vulnerable.




Governor Carney Releases Update on Delaware’s COVID-19 Response

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2020

Churches may conduct outside gatherings; applications available for restaurant outdoor seating WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday released an update on Delaware’s response to COVID-19. On Friday afternoon, Governor Carney signed the 19th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, formalizing steps taken earlier in the week to allow restaurants to expand outdoor […]




Governor Carney Launches Public Education Campaign with Beach Towns as Delaware Beaches Reopen

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020

Effort aims to raise awareness on beach restrictions, individual responsibility in COVID-19 mitigation, ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and summer season WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday launched the “Summer Safely” public education campaign in partnership with the beach towns, local Chambers of Commerce, the Delaware Tourism Office, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental […]




Governor Carney Announces Proactive Community-based COVID-19 Testing

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020

Partnerships, collaboration to increase access to testing statewide WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Carney on Friday provided an update on Delaware’s statewide testing plan, which aims to increase access in Delaware to 80,000 tests monthly. The plan is a partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware hospital systems, primary care […]