WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County.

“Testing is the best way to track the spread of COVID-19 and monitor for outbreaks. But it’s not a replacement for basic public health measures during a pandemic,” said Governor Carney. “Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Avoid gathering with friends and family outside of your household. I know this holiday season is different and it’s hard. But stay vigilant and we’ll get through this.”

DEMA has coordinated community sites this week in addition to sites at Walgreens and at various hospitals and health care locations. Delawareans can view a full list of COVID-19 testing options and locations at de.gov/gettested.

Delawareans are encouraged to check the State of Delaware’s new testing calendar for updates as more pop-up testing locations are confirmed.

Testing sites with a fixed schedule, such as pharmacies, may have different holiday hours. Please check with the testing location ahead of time to confirm availability.

In the event of inclement weather, testing location updates will be posted to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

New Castle County Pop-Up Testing Locations

• Monday, December 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Delcastle Technical High School (1417 Newport Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Monday, December 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Frawley Stadium (801 Shipyard Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Monday, December 28 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Elsmere Library (30 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Monday, December 28 from 12 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Middletown High School (120 Silver Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709) Registration information will be added to testing calendar: de.gov/gettested
• Tuesday, December 29 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Prices Run Park, Winchester Park (Walk Up Only – 26th and Pine Streets, Wilmington, DE 19802) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: PS DuPont Middle School (701 W 34th St, Wilmington, DE 19802) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Warner Elementary School (801 W 18th St, Wilmington, DE 19802) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 30 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187
• Wednesday, December 30 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital, Portal 1 Parking (4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Middletown High School (120 Silver Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Father Tucker Park (Walk Up Only – 1801 Howland St, Wilmington, DE 19805) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 30 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187
• Thursday, December 31 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: PS DuPont Middle School (701 W 34th St, Wilmington, DE 19802) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Thursday, December 31 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187
• Saturday, January 2 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: University of Delaware STAR Campus (540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, January 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: New Castle County Government Center (87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, January 2 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187

Kent County Pop-Up Testing Locations

• Monday, December 28 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hartly Fire Company (2898 Arthursville Rd, Hartly, DE 19953) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Caesar Rodney High School (239 Old North Rd, Camden, DE 19934) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 29 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Lake Forest East Elementary School (124 Front St, Frederica, DE 19946) Registration information will be added to testing calendar: de.gov/gettested
• Wednesday, December 30 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Dover High School (1 Dover High Dr, Dover, DE 19904) Registration information will be added to testing calendar: de.gov/gettested

Sussex County Pop-Up Testing Locations

• Tuesday, December 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Indian River High School (29772 Armory Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 30 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Ellendale Fire Department (302 Main St, Ellendale, DE 19941) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 30 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Mariner Middle School (16391 Harbeson Rd, Milton, DE 19968) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, January 2 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Cape Henlopen High School (1250 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com

Anyone with a question about COVID-19 should call Delaware 2-1-1. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Delawareans over the age of 18 are encouraged to download COVID Alert DE, Delaware’s free COVID exposure notification app. Download on the AppStore or Google Play.

Report a business for COVID-19 non-compliance using this form. 

The Division of Public Health will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement:

“It’s clear that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spiked after Thanksgiving gatherings. Our hospitals can’t afford another spike this Christmas. I know it’s tough, but please consider adjusting your holiday plans. Wear a mask whenever you’re around friends or family outside your household. These are temporary sacrifices until we have enough vaccines to crush COVID-19. Stay vigilant.”

Governor Carney’s State of Emergency declaration carries the full force and effect of law. Delawareans and visitors also must follow local restrictions in place to limit community spread of COVID-19.

Anyone with a question about COVID-19 should call Delaware 2-1-1. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Delawareans over the age of 18 are encouraged to download COVID Alert DE, Delaware’s free COVID exposure notification app. Download on the AppStore or Google Play.

Report a business for COVID-19 non-compliance using this form. 

The Division of Public Health will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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Additional $9 million will help districts and charters prevent layoffs 

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) announced on Thursday that the State of Delaware will provide $9 million in one-time funding to Delaware school districts and charter schools to prevent educator and staff layoffs due to enrollment reductions.

To access the one-time funding, districts and charters must certify they will not lay off educators or staff, and that the funds will go toward student instruction, focused on those students who have been most negatively impacted by the loss of in-person instruction. Based on enrollment levels, districts and charters will receive as much as $1.1 million in additional state funding to prevent layoffs.

“Our educators, school personnel, and school leaders have taken on the challenges of this pandemic and ensured children remain fed, educated, and supported,” said Governor Carney. “We are pleased to make this funding available to districts and charter schools to ensure no staff members are laid off because of enrollment declines during the pandemic. We look forward to seeing students back in classrooms in a hybrid format in January, and I thank our schools for all the work they are doing to bring children back safely.”

“This funding will give our educators and students the stability they need as they finish this unprecedented school year,” said Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education. “Whether our children have chosen hybrid or remote learning for the spring semester, they will highly profit from the instructional consistency and learning support that the current staff offers.”

“We thank the Governor and Secretary of Education for this funding, which will avoid the negative impact of the decline in enrollment due to this pandemic. At a time when educators have so much to worry about, this solution means they won’t have to worry about layoffs this year,” said Stephanie Ingram, President of the Delaware State Education Association. “Instead, educators can continue to focus on safety, health, instruction and student learning.”

“Enrollment this year has been particularly transient due to the harsh realities our families have faced due to COVID-19,” said Dan Shelton, Ed.D., Superintendent of Christina School District and President of the Chief School Officers’ Association. “We are pleased that the Governor and Secretary Bunting have supported our educators with the funding needed to maintain our services and supports at their current levels. Our educators are working tirelessly to engage students in new ways, under changing conditions. This recognition goes a long way in helping to meet the needs of our students, staff and families as we navigate this pandemic together.”

“The funds received through this agreement will be used to maintain critical jobs and best support students in our district communities,” said Jason S. Hale, Ed.D., CPA,  Chief Financial Officer for Brandywine School District. “On behalf of school districts across the state, I would like to thank the Governor for his support and recognize the efforts of the Secretary of Education, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and all those who worked to come to this resolution. This collaborative effort shows the collective commitment to the students of Delaware and those that serve them. This is a great day for education in the State of Delaware.”

“I am overwhelmed by this recognition of the issues facing schools. This critical support for our school will help ensure that we can continue to provide the increased assistance for our students that has been necessary during this unprecedented time,” said Ed Emmett, Head of School at Positive Outcomes Charter School. “By providing for the unique challenges this pandemic has brought to our school’s budget, the State and Department of Education recognize that our faculty and staff are our most precious resource.”

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All Relief Grant recipients to receive 20 percent bonus; hospitality businesses will receive 50 percent bonus; $10 million for Arts organizations

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business on Monday announced a new round of relief funding – $26 million to support small businesses most affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

The DE Relief Grant program – funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – has supported roughly 3,000 Delaware businesses throughout the COVID-19 crisis with more than $180 million in grants.

Also on Monday, Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of State announced $10 million in relief funding for Delaware arts organizations. The State of Delaware will provide $5 million, with another $5 million in matching contributions.

“Small businesses continue to make sacrifices that will help get us through this crisis, and beat COVID-19. We owe them our support,” said Governor Carney. “Hope is on the way with the vaccine. But we continue to face a difficult winter. Let’s do what works. Wear a mask. Don’t gather with friends or family outside your household. Stay vigilant and we’ll get through this.”

The additional funding announced on Monday will provide a bonus of 20 percent for all DE Relief Grant recipients. Hospitality businesses, including restaurants and bars, will receive an additional 30 percent bonus, bringing their total bonus award to 50 percent of the value of their original grant. This is the third time that a bonus award has been given to grant recipients, though this is the first award that has gone to all recipients; previous bonuses focused on particularly hard hit industries.

Relief funding for not-for-profit arts organizations will cover 35 percent of those organizations’ 2019 operating expenses, up to $300,000.  

“The arts are a critical sector of the Delaware economy, and one we can’t replace. Arts organizations have been very hard hit by the pandemic. This funding will help them survive through the winter,” said Governor Carney. “I want to thank Delaware’s philanthropic community, particularly Tatiana and Gerret Copeland and the Longwood Foundation, for leading the way in matching these CARES Act funds.”

The federal government is currently discussing a new stimulus package that may lead to changes in the states assistance programs for businesses, allowing assistance to be provided into the new year. Businesses that want to stay updated on this can visit delbiz.com/relief, where any updates to the DE Relief Grant program will be announced.

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WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center.

“As we prepare for the holidays, we need to stay vigilant to crush this winter surge of cases and hospitalizations,” said Governor Carney. “Testing is the best way to track the spread of COVID-19 and monitor for potential outbreaks. But it’s not a replacement for basic prevention measures that we know work. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and do not gather with friends and family outside of your household. We need to celebrate the holidays a little differently this year to limit the spread.”

DEMA has coordinated community sites this week in addition to sites at Walgreens and at various hospitals and health care locations. Delawareans can view a full list of COVID-19 testing locations at de.gov/gettested.

Delawareans are encouraged to check the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for testing location updates due to inclement weather. 

New Castle County Pop-Up Testing Locations

• Monday, December 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Frawley Stadium (801 Shipyard Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Monday, December 21 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Prices Run Park (Winchester Park Walk Up Only: 26th and Pine Streets, Wilmington, DE 19802) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 22 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Judy Johnson Park (Walk Up Only: W. 3rd St. and N. Clayton St., Wilmington DE 19805) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 22 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: William Penn High School (713 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE 19720) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 23 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187
• Wednesday, December 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Middletown High School (120 Silver Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 23 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, 601 Parking Lot (601 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Thomas McKean High School (301 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday,  December 23 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187
• Wednesday, December 23 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Bethany Beach Town Lot (210 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930)  Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Thursday,  December 24 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187
• Saturday, December 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: New Castle County Government Center (87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, December 26 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: University of Delaware STAR Campus (540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, December 26 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) Register by calling: 302-655-6187

Kent County Pop-Up Testing Locations

• Tuesday, December 22 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Smyrna Police Department (325 W Glenwood Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 22 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Caesar Rodney High School (239 Old North Rd, Camden, DE 19934) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 22 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.: South Dover Elementary (955 South State St, Dover, DE 19904) Register:South Dover Elementary Mako Location (*Print the page with the bar code and bring with you to the testing site)
• Wednesday, December 23 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Dover Library (35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 23 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Smyrna Middle School (700 Duck Creek Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977) Register: Smyrna Middle School Mako Location (*Print the page with the bar code and bring with you to the testing site)
• Saturday, December 26 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Harrington Fire Department (20 Clark St, Harrington, DE 19952) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com

Sussex County Pop-Up Testing Locations

• Tuesday, December 22 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Epworth UM Church (19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Tuesday, December 22 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Indian River High School (29772 Armory Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Wednesday, December 23 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Blades Fire Company (200 E 5th St, Blades, DE 19973) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com
• Saturday, December 26 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Ellendale Fire Department (302 Main St, Ellendale, DE 19941) Register: delaware.curativeinc.com

Anyone with a question about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service needs, should call Delaware 2-1-1. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

Download COVID Alert DE in the App Store or Google Play. 

Report a business for COVID-19 non-compliance using this form.

DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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