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Governor Carney Shares Frequently Asked Questions on Essential Businesses

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

All Non-essential businesses ordered closed at 8 a.m. Tuesday WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Tuesday provided additional guidance from the State to help employers better understand the fourth and fifth modifications to his State of Emergency declaration, which ordered Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closed all non-essential businesses in Delaware to help […]



Governor Carney Moves Presidential Primary Date to June 2

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

Sixth SOE modification also protects Delawareans from evictions, foreclosures    WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a sixth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, moving Delaware’s presidential primary to June 2, and suspending residential foreclosures and evictions during the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The order goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. on […]



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.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Shares Frequently Asked Questions on Essential Businesses

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

All Non-essential businesses ordered closed at 8 a.m. Tuesday WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Tuesday provided additional guidance from the State to help employers better understand the fourth and fifth modifications to his State of Emergency declaration, which ordered Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closed all non-essential businesses in Delaware to help […]



Governor Carney Moves Presidential Primary Date to June 2

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

Sixth SOE modification also protects Delawareans from evictions, foreclosures    WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a sixth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, moving Delaware’s presidential primary to June 2, and suspending residential foreclosures and evictions during the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The order goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. on […]



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.