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  Category: Governor John Carney


Division of Public Health Awarded $67 Million Grant

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2020

Grant to be Used to Implement Expanded Testing and Data Capacity for COVID-19 DOVER (May. 21, 2020) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing it was awarded a $67 million Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement expanded testing capacity for COVID-19, and support the […]




Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Retail, Restaurant Businesses to Expand Operations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2020

All retail establishments may operate by appointment beginning May 20; restaurants can apply to expand outdoor seating effective June 1




Delaware Public Health Announces 199 Additional Positive Cases, 7 New Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

SMYRNA (May 18, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous […]




Governor Carney, Secretary Bunting Announce Working Groups to Plan Safe Return to School Buildings

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

Working groups will focus on health and wellness, academics and equity, and operations and services WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced a public strategy on Monday to plan for the safe reopening of Delaware school buildings. Three COVID-19 School Reopening Working Groups will advise the Delaware Department of […]




Governor Carney Issues Guidance for Churches, Houses of Worship

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

Churches are encouraged to hold virtual services; 30 percent occupancy allowed for services inside houses of worship WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday issued updated guidance for churches and other houses of worship in Delaware. The guidance – created in coordination with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Council […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Division of Public Health Awarded $67 Million Grant

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2020

Grant to be Used to Implement Expanded Testing and Data Capacity for COVID-19 DOVER (May. 21, 2020) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing it was awarded a $67 million Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement expanded testing capacity for COVID-19, and support the […]




Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Retail, Restaurant Businesses to Expand Operations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2020

All retail establishments may operate by appointment beginning May 20; restaurants can apply to expand outdoor seating effective June 1




Delaware Public Health Announces 199 Additional Positive Cases, 7 New Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

SMYRNA (May 18, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing seven additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous […]




Governor Carney, Secretary Bunting Announce Working Groups to Plan Safe Return to School Buildings

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

Working groups will focus on health and wellness, academics and equity, and operations and services WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced a public strategy on Monday to plan for the safe reopening of Delaware school buildings. Three COVID-19 School Reopening Working Groups will advise the Delaware Department of […]




Governor Carney Issues Guidance for Churches, Houses of Worship

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2020

Churches are encouraged to hold virtual services; 30 percent occupancy allowed for services inside houses of worship WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday issued updated guidance for churches and other houses of worship in Delaware. The guidance – created in coordination with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Council […]