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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 | Governor John Carney | News | 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.




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 | Governor John Carney | News | 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 […]




POSTPONED: “The Kidnapping of Bathsheba Bungy” at the New Castle Court House Museum on March 21, 2020

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2020

Program tells the story of an African American girl from New Castle, Del. who was kidnapped and taken to Maryland to be sold into slavery.




Governor Carney Announces Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Department of Finance | Department of Human Resources | Department of Labor | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Department of State | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 6, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday announced the State of Delaware will host Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings in each county as part of an ongoing review of state regulations. Governor Carney and members of his cabinet will host the meetings, and accept public comment on ways to improve state government […]




DART Relaunches Adopt-A-Shelter Program

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 6, 2020

The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) has announced the relaunch of the DART Adopt-A-Shelter program. The primary focus of the program is to enlist schools, community organizations and business partners to assist in providing attractive and inviting bus shelters for our customers. John Sisson, DTC CEO stated, “We are excited to relaunch our Adopt-A-Shelter Program. While […]







  Category: News

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 | Governor John Carney | News | 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.




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 | Governor John Carney | News | 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 […]




POSTPONED: “The Kidnapping of Bathsheba Bungy” at the New Castle Court House Museum on March 21, 2020

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2020

Program tells the story of an African American girl from New Castle, Del. who was kidnapped and taken to Maryland to be sold into slavery.




Governor Carney Announces Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Department of Finance | Department of Human Resources | Department of Labor | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Department of State | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 6, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday announced the State of Delaware will host Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings in each county as part of an ongoing review of state regulations. Governor Carney and members of his cabinet will host the meetings, and accept public comment on ways to improve state government […]




DART Relaunches Adopt-A-Shelter Program

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 6, 2020

The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) has announced the relaunch of the DART Adopt-A-Shelter program. The primary focus of the program is to enlist schools, community organizations and business partners to assist in providing attractive and inviting bus shelters for our customers. John Sisson, DTC CEO stated, “We are excited to relaunch our Adopt-A-Shelter Program. While […]