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Governor Carney, DPH Announce Transition to Vaccinate Phase 1B
Date Posted: January 19, 2021
AG Jennings’ op-ed: A house divided
Date Posted: January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021, 7:00 pm: COVID-19 Update and Phase 1B Q&A
Date Posted: January 19, 2021
Governor Carney Sworn in for Second Term as 74th Governor of the State of Delaware
Date Posted: January 19, 2021
Delaware Surpasses 1,000 Total Deaths Related to COVID-19; New Positive Cases Remain Elevated
Date Posted: January 16, 2021
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
Date Posted: January 15, 2021
Delaware’s SNAP Recipients Will See Monthly Benefits Increase 15 Percent Through June 2021
Date Posted: January 15, 2021
Governor Carney Activates Delaware National Guard
Date Posted: January 15, 2021
DNREC Issues Wastewater Permits to Mountaire Farms for Making Pollution Control Improvements at Millsboro Plant
Date Posted: January 15, 2021
Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Temporarily Closing for Reconstruction
Date Posted: January 14, 2021
Governor Carney Issues Statement on Cabinet Confirmations
Date Posted: January 13, 2021
Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Date Posted: January 13, 2021
Delaware Justice System Warns Of Phone Scam Targeting Probationers
Date Posted: January 13, 2021
January 12, 2021: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: January 12, 2021
FY2021 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Soliciting Projects for Improving Water Quality
Date Posted: January 11, 2021
State Park Offices to Reopen Tuesday with Limited Hours
Date Posted: January 11, 2021
Division of the Arts Announces 2021 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 11, 2021
Governor Carney, Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long Announce Virtual Inauguration for January 19, 2021
Date Posted: January 11, 2021
Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services
Date Posted: January 11, 2021
Flags To Be Lowered For Passing Of U.S. Capitol Police Officers
Date Posted: January 10, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 8, 2021: DPH Announces First Pediatric COVID-19 Death in Delaware
Date Posted: January 8, 2021
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
Date Posted: January 8, 2021
Governor Carney Updates COVID-19 Restrictions
Date Posted: January 8, 2021
Urban Forestry Grants Up to $5,000 Now Available
Date Posted: January 8, 2021
Expiration and Extension of CARES Act
Date Posted: January 7, 2021
Zwaanendael Museum seeks plastic recyclables
Date Posted: January 7, 2021
Statement from Attorney General Jennings on insurrection in Washington
Date Posted: January 6, 2021
Registration Open for Delaware Mandatory Wild Turkey Hunting Course
Date Posted: January 6, 2021
DPH Presents 2020 State Health Improvement Plan Progress Report and Hosts Virtual Roundtables
Date Posted: January 5, 2021
El gobernador Carney y la DPH instan a las escuelas a retomar la educación híbrida el 11 de enero
Date Posted: January 5, 2021
Governor Carney, DPH Urge Schools to Return to Hybrid Learning on January 11
Date Posted: January 5, 2021
January 5, 2021: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: January 5, 2021
First State Manufactured Home Owners Eligible For Free Legal Representation Under New Contract
Date Posted: January 4, 2021
Emergency Sirens To Be Tested Tuesday
Date Posted: January 4, 2021
Governor Carney Appoints Ellen Magee as Sussex County Register of Wills
Date Posted: January 2, 2021
First $700,000 in Opioid Impact Fee Funding Allocated for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder
Date Posted: January 1, 2021
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
Date Posted: January 1, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update-Dec. 31, 2020: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated, Deaths Continue to Increase
Date Posted: December 31, 2020
New 2nd Street On-Ramp to I-95 Southbound Opens
Date Posted: December 31, 2020
DPH Announces First Flu-Related Death of 2020-2021 Season
Date Posted: December 30, 2020
Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons Opening in January
Date Posted: December 30, 2020
DPH Finalizes Recommendations For Next Groups Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
Date Posted: December 29, 2020
Air Permitting Training Sessions Scheduled Jan. 12, 19, 26
Date Posted: December 29, 2020
December 29, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: December 28, 2020
The DOL Releases Guidance Regarding the Newly Signed COVID-19 Relief Bill
Date Posted: December 28, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Update-Dec. 24, 2020: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated, Deaths Continue to Increase
Date Posted: December 24, 2020
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
Date Posted: December 24, 2020
Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
Date Posted: December 24, 2020
Governor Carney, Secretary Bunting Announce One-Time Enrollment Funding for Schools
Date Posted: December 24, 2020
Commissioner Navarro Signs Health Policy Letter to President-Elect Biden
Date Posted: December 23, 2020
Enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace Increases More Than 5% For Coverage in 2021
Date Posted: December 23, 2020
New Population Projections Available
Date Posted: December 23, 2020
DNREC Accepting Grant Proposals for Delaware Chesapeake Bay Watershed Projects
Date Posted: December 23, 2020
Christmas Tree Recycling – a Delaware Post-Holiday Tradition – Continues Statewide for 2020/2021
Date Posted: December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: December 21, 2020
Wilmington man pleads guilty to 2014 homicide
Date Posted: December 21, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Additional Relief Funding for Small Businesses, Arts Organizations
Date Posted: December 21, 2020
DNREC to Temporarily Close Park Offices Starting Dec. 24
Date Posted: December 21, 2020
Four Virtual Programs at State Museums in January 2021
Date Posted: December 21, 2020
New Report Outlines Plan for Strengthening Primary Care in Delaware
Date Posted: December 21, 2020
DPH Announces Plans to Distribute Moderna Vaccine
Date Posted: December 19, 2020
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
Date Posted: December 18, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Update- Dec. 18, 2020: Surge in New Positive Cases Continues; Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue to Rise
Date Posted: December 18, 2020
Gov. Carney, DPH Announce 750 Vaccines Administered First Week, Share First Vaccinations, Prepare Moderna Distribution
Date Posted: December 18, 2020
Resources to Help Delawareans in Challenging Times
Date Posted: December 18, 2020
“Stitching On the Light: A Virtual Stitch Along”
Date Posted: December 18, 2020
Croda to Restart Ethylene Oxide Plant for Emissions Test, Then Shut Down
Date Posted: December 18, 2020
Garvin Statement on the Nomination of Michael Regan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Date Posted: December 17, 2020
Division of Public Health Announces Vaccine Call Center Will Open Friday, Dec. 18
Date Posted: December 17, 2020
Ringing Bells for Delaware’s Health Care Heroes
Date Posted: December 17, 2020
AG Jennings Announces Lawsuit To End Google’s Illegal Monopoly
Date Posted: December 17, 2020
Delaware Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations in Long-Term Care Facilities
Date Posted: December 17, 2020
Solar Rebate Amounts to Increase Jan. 1, 2021
Date Posted: December 17, 2020
State of Delaware offices in New Castle County will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020
Date Posted: December 17, 2020
DPH Announces Arrival of 7,800 Doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Date Posted: December 16, 2020
DNREC Analysis of Brandywine River Dam Sediments Reveals Encouraging Results
Date Posted: December 16, 2020
DNREC Cancels Dec. 16 Afternoon Managed Deer Hunt at Brandywine Creek State Park
Date Posted: December 15, 2020
CVS Health Awarded Pharmacy Benefit Management Contract for State of Delaware
Date Posted: December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: December 15, 2020
Governor Carney, DPH, Bayhealth Announce First Delawarean Has Received the COVID-19 Vaccine
Date Posted: December 15, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall: Dec. 14, 6:00 p.m.
Date Posted: December 14, 2020
Governor Carney, DPH Announce Arrival of Delaware’s First Shipment of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Date Posted: December 14, 2020
Dec. 15 Last Day to Sign Up for 2021 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Date Posted: December 14, 2020
Watch The Delaware Electoral Vote Proceedings
Date Posted: December 14, 2020
Delaware Taps Fund to Replace Diesel-Guzzling School Buses
Date Posted: December 14, 2020
Governor Carney, DPH Announce Delaware’s Plan to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine
Date Posted: December 12, 2020
Statement from Attorney General Jennings on Supreme Court’s Texas ruling
Date Posted: December 12, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 11, 2020: Surge in New Positive Cases Continues
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
Delaware Division of Public Health Announces Availability of Free Mail-Order Naloxone
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
DNREC to Temporarily Close Delaware State Parks Nature Centers Starting Dec. 14
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
Statement From Attorney General Jennings On Shooting Of Milford Police Officer
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
2021 Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Additional COVID-19 Restrictions to Confront Winter Surge
Date Posted: December 10, 2020
Individual, Groups, Businesses to Receive Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards at Jan. 18 Virtual Ceremony
Date Posted: December 10, 2020
Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report
Date Posted: December 10, 2020
Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf-Fishing Permits on Sale Dec. 16
Date Posted: December 10, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: DPH Receives Ultra-Cold Storage Unit, Finalizes Recommendations on Initial Allocation
Date Posted: December 9, 2020
AG Jennings Announces Antitrust Suit Against Facebook
Date Posted: December 9, 2020
Unemployment Benefits Scheduled to Expire December 26, 2020
Date Posted: December 9, 2020
Check for specific weather announcements or news on this page from the State of Delaware.
School Closing Information System – Review a real-time listing of school closures from across the state of Delaware.
School Closing E-mail Registration Website – Subscribe to e-mail, text, and/or voice message notification of school closings and other school status.
School Closing Information by Phone – A voice activation system which provides school closing and other school status.
The toll free number is 877-831-7215.
Emergency and Adverse Weather Advisory – Read the latest information for state employees from the Human Resource Management Office.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect Closing/Delay Notification Registration – This service will allow you to sign up to receive information updates and advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect “How to Register Guide” – View instructions on how to sign up with BlackBoard Connect to receive advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
Live Traffic Cameras – Take a look at where the traffic is heading and have a bird’s eye view of the clear paths to get you where you need to go.
Online Subscription Service – Receive DelDOT press releases, scheduled travel restrictions, and real-time travel advisories via e-mail.
The levels are found in Title 20 of the Delaware Code, Subsection 3116(b)(12) and may be put in effect by the Governor during a State of Emergency for all or parts of Delaware based on conditions.
Level 1:
Driving Warning: Drivers are discouraged from operating a motor vehicle on the state’s roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. During a level 1 Driving Warning, all citizens are asked to drive with extreme caution.
Level 2:
Driving Restriction: Travel on the roads is restricted to emergency workers, public utilities, healthcare providers including hospital staff, public and private operators of snow removal equipment, private sector food and fuel deliveries. Industries, companies or organizations that have been provided a waiver, are also permitted to be on the road, including businesses with pressing continuity and operational issues.
Level 3:
Driving Ban: Complete ban on driving except for first responders, utility personnel, and public or private snow removal. Businesses and organizations should adjust work schedules so that employees do not need to be on the roads during a Level 3 Driving Ban.
Level 3 Bans are different from Level 2 Restrictions in that Level 2 allows people with waivers and essential personnel to remain on the road, whereas a Level 3 Bans are much stricter, only allowing emergency personnel.
Level 2 Driving Restriction: essential personnel include those who are necessary state personnel or those who provide healthcare services, food deliveries, and fuel deliveries during a state of emergency in both public and private industries.
Level 3 Driving Ban: includes first responders, some state employees (i.e. policemen, utility workers), people the governor has approved through executive order and operator of snowplows or debris removal equipment that have been hired by the state or private interests.
Related Topics: Delaware schools, driving restriction, driving restrictions, driving safely, driving warning, severe weather, weather, winter weather
Check for specific weather announcements or news on this page from the State of Delaware.
School Closing Information System – Review a real-time listing of school closures from across the state of Delaware.
School Closing E-mail Registration Website – Subscribe to e-mail, text, and/or voice message notification of school closings and other school status.
School Closing Information by Phone – A voice activation system which provides school closing and other school status.
The toll free number is 877-831-7215.
Emergency and Adverse Weather Advisory – Read the latest information for state employees from the Human Resource Management Office.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect Closing/Delay Notification Registration – This service will allow you to sign up to receive information updates and advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect “How to Register Guide” – View instructions on how to sign up with BlackBoard Connect to receive advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
Live Traffic Cameras – Take a look at where the traffic is heading and have a bird’s eye view of the clear paths to get you where you need to go.
Online Subscription Service – Receive DelDOT press releases, scheduled travel restrictions, and real-time travel advisories via e-mail.
The levels are found in Title 20 of the Delaware Code, Subsection 3116(b)(12) and may be put in effect by the Governor during a State of Emergency for all or parts of Delaware based on conditions.
Level 1:
Driving Warning: Drivers are discouraged from operating a motor vehicle on the state’s roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. During a level 1 Driving Warning, all citizens are asked to drive with extreme caution.
Level 2:
Driving Restriction: Travel on the roads is restricted to emergency workers, public utilities, healthcare providers including hospital staff, public and private operators of snow removal equipment, private sector food and fuel deliveries. Industries, companies or organizations that have been provided a waiver, are also permitted to be on the road, including businesses with pressing continuity and operational issues.
Level 3:
Driving Ban: Complete ban on driving except for first responders, utility personnel, and public or private snow removal. Businesses and organizations should adjust work schedules so that employees do not need to be on the roads during a Level 3 Driving Ban.
Level 3 Bans are different from Level 2 Restrictions in that Level 2 allows people with waivers and essential personnel to remain on the road, whereas a Level 3 Bans are much stricter, only allowing emergency personnel.
Level 2 Driving Restriction: essential personnel include those who are necessary state personnel or those who provide healthcare services, food deliveries, and fuel deliveries during a state of emergency in both public and private industries.
Level 3 Driving Ban: includes first responders, some state employees (i.e. policemen, utility workers), people the governor has approved through executive order and operator of snowplows or debris removal equipment that have been hired by the state or private interests.
Related Topics: Delaware schools, driving restriction, driving restrictions, driving safely, driving warning, severe weather, weather, winter weather
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