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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Carney, DPH Announce Major Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Effective May 21, most capacity restrictions lifted; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events still require plan approval from DPH.




Governor Carney Announces Public Service Recognition Week, May 2-8

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 3, 2021

State Employees Recognized for Outstanding Achievements WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation recognizing May 2–8, 2021, as Public Service Recognition Week. Governor Carney, cabinet members, and the business community will celebrate Delaware’s public servants throughout the week in videos highlighting the extraordinary work of state employees.  “It is an honor to have […]




Gov. Carney celebrates Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Forest Service | Governor John Carney | News | Sussex County | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, April 30, 2021

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. proclaimed Arbor Day in Delaware at a ceremony at Rehoboth Elementary School attended by 5th-grade students and staff, members of the General Assembly, and city and state officials. The event recognized Mayor Stan Mills and the City of Rehoboth Beach for its 30th year as a Tree City USA. Governor Carney also honored student winners in the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. Two new oak trees were planted on the school campus for the event.




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

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 30, 2021

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 next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. “The most important thing […]




Governor Carney Orders Flag Lowering for Fallen Delmar Police Cpl. Keith Heacook

Flag Status | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Governor Carney ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook, who died in the line of duty. Governor Carney issued the following statement on the death of Corporal Keith Heacook: “Corporal Heacook lost his life after performing a duty on behalf of […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney, DPH Announce Major Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Effective May 21, most capacity restrictions lifted; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events still require plan approval from DPH.




Governor Carney Announces Public Service Recognition Week, May 2-8

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 3, 2021

State Employees Recognized for Outstanding Achievements WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation recognizing May 2–8, 2021, as Public Service Recognition Week. Governor Carney, cabinet members, and the business community will celebrate Delaware’s public servants throughout the week in videos highlighting the extraordinary work of state employees.  “It is an honor to have […]




Gov. Carney celebrates Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Forest Service | Governor John Carney | News | Sussex County | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, April 30, 2021

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. proclaimed Arbor Day in Delaware at a ceremony at Rehoboth Elementary School attended by 5th-grade students and staff, members of the General Assembly, and city and state officials. The event recognized Mayor Stan Mills and the City of Rehoboth Beach for its 30th year as a Tree City USA. Governor Carney also honored student winners in the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. Two new oak trees were planted on the school campus for the event.




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

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 30, 2021

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 next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. “The most important thing […]




Governor Carney Orders Flag Lowering for Fallen Delmar Police Cpl. Keith Heacook

Flag Status | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Governor Carney ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook, who died in the line of duty. Governor Carney issued the following statement on the death of Corporal Keith Heacook: “Corporal Heacook lost his life after performing a duty on behalf of […]