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Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We are in a resurgence, and we need to stay vigilant to limit the spread of this virus. Let’s not erase the progress we’ve made over the […]




Governor Carney Announces $45 Million Higher Education Relief Fund

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Fund to help offset specific expenses directly related to COVID-19 response WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a $45 million Higher Education Relief Fund, which will assist Delaware colleges and universities affected by COVID-19. “This COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everyone, including higher education institutions,” said Governor Carney. “Delaware’s colleges and universities not only provide students with […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2020

State agencies encourage COVID-19 testing 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 this week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by the Henrietta Johnson […]




Governor Carney Issues Third Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order 

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

Home gatherings capped at 10 people; restaurant dining indoors limited to 30 percent of fire capacity; masks must always be worn in gyms; seating at bars must be limited to parties of two people.




DNREC Opens Brandywine Zoo Madagascar Exhibit

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Madagascar exhibit Nov. 19, and officially welcomed its new tortoise and lemur inhabitants.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We are in a resurgence, and we need to stay vigilant to limit the spread of this virus. Let’s not erase the progress we’ve made over the […]




Governor Carney Announces $45 Million Higher Education Relief Fund

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Fund to help offset specific expenses directly related to COVID-19 response WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a $45 million Higher Education Relief Fund, which will assist Delaware colleges and universities affected by COVID-19. “This COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everyone, including higher education institutions,” said Governor Carney. “Delaware’s colleges and universities not only provide students with […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2020

State agencies encourage COVID-19 testing 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 this week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by the Henrietta Johnson […]




Governor Carney Issues Third Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order 

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

Home gatherings capped at 10 people; restaurant dining indoors limited to 30 percent of fire capacity; masks must always be worn in gyms; seating at bars must be limited to parties of two people.




DNREC Opens Brandywine Zoo Madagascar Exhibit

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Madagascar exhibit Nov. 19, and officially welcomed its new tortoise and lemur inhabitants.