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Governor Carney Closes Delaware Schools Through May 15

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday ordered all Delaware schools to remain closed through at least Friday, May 15 to fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  Read a letter that Governor Carney sent Monday night to families, educators, and school leaders. “On March 13, after significant discussion with superintendents and charter school leaders, I […]




Governor Carney Declares Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday declared a Public Health Emergency and released a more robust Order to assist with Delaware’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) issued a companion order focused on strengthening Delaware’s health care workforce in response […]




Governor Carney Issues Stay-at-Home Order for Delawareans

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020

 Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the fourth and fifth modifications to his State of Emergency declaration, ordering Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closing all non-essential businesses in Delaware to help fight the spread of COVID-19.




Governor Carney Issues Third Update to State of Emergency

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

Delaware beaches closed to help slow spread of coronavirus REHOBOTH, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday issued a third modification to his emergency declaration. The new orders close Delaware beaches to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The public is prohibited from accessing the beach except to exercise or walk their dogs […]




Governor Carney and Dogfish Head announce partnership for distillery to produce hand sanitizer for State of Delaware

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020

MILTON, Del. – The State of Delaware and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery are partnering to make more, much-needed hand sanitizer available to the state government. Dogfish Head, one of Delaware’s best-known businesses, began distilling spirits in Delaware in 2002 and has now committed part of its operations to also make hand sanitizer. As it ramps […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Closes Delaware Schools Through May 15

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday ordered all Delaware schools to remain closed through at least Friday, May 15 to fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  Read a letter that Governor Carney sent Monday night to families, educators, and school leaders. “On March 13, after significant discussion with superintendents and charter school leaders, I […]




Governor Carney Declares Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday declared a Public Health Emergency and released a more robust Order to assist with Delaware’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) issued a companion order focused on strengthening Delaware’s health care workforce in response […]




Governor Carney Issues Stay-at-Home Order for Delawareans

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020

 Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the fourth and fifth modifications to his State of Emergency declaration, ordering Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closing all non-essential businesses in Delaware to help fight the spread of COVID-19.




Governor Carney Issues Third Update to State of Emergency

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

Delaware beaches closed to help slow spread of coronavirus REHOBOTH, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday issued a third modification to his emergency declaration. The new orders close Delaware beaches to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The public is prohibited from accessing the beach except to exercise or walk their dogs […]




Governor Carney and Dogfish Head announce partnership for distillery to produce hand sanitizer for State of Delaware

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020

MILTON, Del. – The State of Delaware and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery are partnering to make more, much-needed hand sanitizer available to the state government. Dogfish Head, one of Delaware’s best-known businesses, began distilling spirits in Delaware in 2002 and has now committed part of its operations to also make hand sanitizer. As it ramps […]