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Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 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: “The precautions you’re taking are working. We are beating COVID-19, but we can’t let up. This virus is still out there, and it can cause serious illness. […]




Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency to Coordinate Tropical Storm Response and Recovery

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency to coordinate response and recovery efforts following the high winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding due to Tropical Storm Isaias. The State of Emergency is effective as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, until further notice. “Several communities in Delaware experienced significant […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction  WILMINGTON, Del. – Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month, with a mix of in-person […]




August 4, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).    




Governor Carney Creates Workforce Development Program for Unemployed and Underemployed Delawareans

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020

Rapid training program initially funded with $10 million in CARES Act Funding WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order #43, creating the Rapid Workforce Training and Redeployment Training Initiative to assist Delaware workers and their families who have lost jobs and income due to the COVID-19 crisis. The workforce development program will […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 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: “The precautions you’re taking are working. We are beating COVID-19, but we can’t let up. This virus is still out there, and it can cause serious illness. […]




Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency to Coordinate Tropical Storm Response and Recovery

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency to coordinate response and recovery efforts following the high winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding due to Tropical Storm Isaias. The State of Emergency is effective as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, until further notice. “Several communities in Delaware experienced significant […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction  WILMINGTON, Del. – Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month, with a mix of in-person […]




August 4, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).    




Governor Carney Creates Workforce Development Program for Unemployed and Underemployed Delawareans

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020

Rapid training program initially funded with $10 million in CARES Act Funding WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order #43, creating the Rapid Workforce Training and Redeployment Training Initiative to assist Delaware workers and their families who have lost jobs and income due to the COVID-19 crisis. The workforce development program will […]