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Public Health Announces First Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus in Delaware Resident

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

The individual is not severely ill and self-isolated at home as soon as symptoms appeared. The individual was exposed to another confirmed case of COVID-19 in another state. Epidemiologists from the Division of Public Health are working to identify any close contacts of the individuals who were possibly exposed.




March 11th Virtual Town Hall Announced, Newark Town Hall Postponed

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Governor Carney, DHSS Secretary to hold virtual town hall NEWARK, Del. – Out of an abundance of caution, Governor John Carney’s State of the State Town Hall – scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Newark Senior Center – will be postponed. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) shared information on Monday that advises older […]




Nominations Open for 39th Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Deadline to submit nominations is midnight on April 21, 2020 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) on Tuesday announced that the nomination process is open for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2020. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. The deadline for […]




Division of Public Health Urges At-Risk Populations to Follow CDC Guidance on Coronavirus Disease

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2020

NEW CASTLE (March 9, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises older Delawareans and people with severe chronic health conditions to follow guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraging them to “avoid crowds as much as possible” as a way to reduce their risk of contracting coronavirus […]




Governor Carney Announces Superior Court Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, March 7, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced his intention to nominate New Castle County Superior Court Judge Charlie Butler as Superior Court Resident Judge, New Castle County. Judge Butler – who since 2012 has served as a judge on the Superior Court in New Castle County – would replace Resident Judge of Superior […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Public Health Announces First Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus in Delaware Resident

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

The individual is not severely ill and self-isolated at home as soon as symptoms appeared. The individual was exposed to another confirmed case of COVID-19 in another state. Epidemiologists from the Division of Public Health are working to identify any close contacts of the individuals who were possibly exposed.




March 11th Virtual Town Hall Announced, Newark Town Hall Postponed

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Governor Carney, DHSS Secretary to hold virtual town hall NEWARK, Del. – Out of an abundance of caution, Governor John Carney’s State of the State Town Hall – scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Newark Senior Center – will be postponed. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) shared information on Monday that advises older […]




Nominations Open for 39th Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Deadline to submit nominations is midnight on April 21, 2020 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) on Tuesday announced that the nomination process is open for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2020. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. The deadline for […]




Division of Public Health Urges At-Risk Populations to Follow CDC Guidance on Coronavirus Disease

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2020

NEW CASTLE (March 9, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises older Delawareans and people with severe chronic health conditions to follow guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraging them to “avoid crowds as much as possible” as a way to reduce their risk of contracting coronavirus […]




Governor Carney Announces Superior Court Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, March 7, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced his intention to nominate New Castle County Superior Court Judge Charlie Butler as Superior Court Resident Judge, New Castle County. Judge Butler – who since 2012 has served as a judge on the Superior Court in New Castle County – would replace Resident Judge of Superior […]