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COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced that ​beginning on September 30, staff in long-term care and other health care facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination or to undergo regular testing to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations. 




Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies

Governor John Carney | News | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SMYRNA, Del. (August 11, 2021) – A company working to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a maker of wearable cooling protective gear, a specialty running store, and a meadery were among the 15 Delaware small businesses recognized Wednesday as awardees of the third round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants from the state […]




Governor Carney Announces Mask Requirement in K-12 Schools, Child Care, State Facilities

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that everyone kindergarten-age and older in K-12 schools and child care homes and centers must wear face coverings indoors effective on Monday, August 16 – regardless of vaccination status. The requirement covers both public and private schools in Delaware. Child care centers and homes are strongly encouraged to require […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 86

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021

Legislation increases funding for students K – 3 eligible for basic special education services WILMINGTON, Del. –Governor John Carney signed House Bill 86 on Friday alongside members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates. This legislation provides increased funding for students kindergarten through third grade identified as eligible for basic special education services.  “Our goal […]




DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Fishing Winner at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021

At the Delaware State Fair in Harrington yesterday evening, Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored three dedicated Delaware students as DNREC’s Young Environmentalists of the Year for their work to protect, restore or enhance our state’s natural resources, along with a DNREC Volunteer of the Year and this year’s winner of the annual Youth Fishing Tournament.







  Category: Office of the Governor

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced that ​beginning on September 30, staff in long-term care and other health care facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination or to undergo regular testing to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations. 




Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies

Governor John Carney | News | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SMYRNA, Del. (August 11, 2021) – A company working to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a maker of wearable cooling protective gear, a specialty running store, and a meadery were among the 15 Delaware small businesses recognized Wednesday as awardees of the third round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants from the state […]




Governor Carney Announces Mask Requirement in K-12 Schools, Child Care, State Facilities

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that everyone kindergarten-age and older in K-12 schools and child care homes and centers must wear face coverings indoors effective on Monday, August 16 – regardless of vaccination status. The requirement covers both public and private schools in Delaware. Child care centers and homes are strongly encouraged to require […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 86

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021

Legislation increases funding for students K – 3 eligible for basic special education services WILMINGTON, Del. –Governor John Carney signed House Bill 86 on Friday alongside members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates. This legislation provides increased funding for students kindergarten through third grade identified as eligible for basic special education services.  “Our goal […]




DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Fishing Winner at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021

At the Delaware State Fair in Harrington yesterday evening, Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored three dedicated Delaware students as DNREC’s Young Environmentalists of the Year for their work to protect, restore or enhance our state’s natural resources, along with a DNREC Volunteer of the Year and this year’s winner of the annual Youth Fishing Tournament.