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Weekly COVID-19 Update – May 21, 2021: Delaware Sees Significant Decrease in Cases, Deaths

News | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

DOVER (May 21, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021. A total of 108,166 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




15 Young People, 4 Groups Honored with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 19, 2021) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards virtually to 10 individuals, four groups and five emerging leaders in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most selfless […]




Forest Service Observes “Outdoor Classroom Day”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Forest Service joined the Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) to observe “World Outdoor Classroom Day” by planting trees this week at Heritage Elementary in Red Clay School District and Allen Frear Elementary in Caesar Rodney School District. An outdoor learning place is “any place where meaningful experiences can be had in and with nature and the environment,” according to DAEE.  “Outdoor learning places are especially beneficial to young students to develop the deep life-long appreciation for the natural world, our dependence on it, and its fragility. Outdoor learning places are often at schools but they can be at parks, churches, or even created in a backyard.” For information, go to http://daeeonline.org




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

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 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. DEMA has coordinated community sites this […]




DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to provide an opportunity to allow more anglers and beach users to safely social distance during the COVID-19 […]







  Category: News

Weekly COVID-19 Update – May 21, 2021: Delaware Sees Significant Decrease in Cases, Deaths

News | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

DOVER (May 21, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021. A total of 108,166 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




15 Young People, 4 Groups Honored with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 19, 2021) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards virtually to 10 individuals, four groups and five emerging leaders in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most selfless […]




Forest Service Observes “Outdoor Classroom Day”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Forest Service joined the Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) to observe “World Outdoor Classroom Day” by planting trees this week at Heritage Elementary in Red Clay School District and Allen Frear Elementary in Caesar Rodney School District. An outdoor learning place is “any place where meaningful experiences can be had in and with nature and the environment,” according to DAEE.  “Outdoor learning places are especially beneficial to young students to develop the deep life-long appreciation for the natural world, our dependence on it, and its fragility. Outdoor learning places are often at schools but they can be at parks, churches, or even created in a backyard.” For information, go to http://daeeonline.org




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

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 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. DEMA has coordinated community sites this […]




DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to provide an opportunity to allow more anglers and beach users to safely social distance during the COVID-19 […]