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Weekly COVID-19 Update – Feb. 19, 2021: New Positive Cases, Current Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Downward

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 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, February 18, 2021.




Governor Carney Updates Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021

Latest modification updates gathering limits  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed the Seventh Modification to the Omnibus Emergency Order, increasing gathering limits for indoor events with restrictions in place to prevent spread of COVID-19.  Under the latest order, ​the limit on gatherings at businesses and other indoor spaces ​is increased from the current limit of 10 people. […]




UPDATE: State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are now closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021

Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2021

UPDATE: Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert Thursday, February 18, 2021 State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are now closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report to work for this period. […]




Sewer Break Discharges Water into St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Kent County Levy Court Public Works is currently addressing a force main break, causing wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River. The public should avoid contact with the water in the St. Jones.




AG Jennings releases legislative priorities for 2021

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released Tuesday a legislative agenda outlining ten policy priorities that she will advocate to the 151st General Assembly in 2021. “I know what we’re capable of in 2021, because I know what we accomplished together in the last two years,” said Attorney General Jennings. “We’ve made real progress, from historic criminal […]







  Category: Newsroom

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Feb. 19, 2021: New Positive Cases, Current Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Downward

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 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, February 18, 2021.




Governor Carney Updates Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021

Latest modification updates gathering limits  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed the Seventh Modification to the Omnibus Emergency Order, increasing gathering limits for indoor events with restrictions in place to prevent spread of COVID-19.  Under the latest order, ​the limit on gatherings at businesses and other indoor spaces ​is increased from the current limit of 10 people. […]




UPDATE: State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are now closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021

Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2021

UPDATE: Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert Thursday, February 18, 2021 State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are now closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report to work for this period. […]




Sewer Break Discharges Water into St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Kent County Levy Court Public Works is currently addressing a force main break, causing wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River. The public should avoid contact with the water in the St. Jones.




AG Jennings releases legislative priorities for 2021

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released Tuesday a legislative agenda outlining ten policy priorities that she will advocate to the 151st General Assembly in 2021. “I know what we’re capable of in 2021, because I know what we accomplished together in the last two years,” said Attorney General Jennings. “We’ve made real progress, from historic criminal […]