Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “It’s clear that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spiked after Thanksgiving gatherings. Our hospitals can’t afford another spike this Christmas. I know it’s tough, but please consider […]
Governor Carney, Secretary Bunting Announce One-Time Enrollment Funding for Schools
Additional $9 million will help districts and charters prevent layoffs WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) announced on Thursday that the State of Delaware will provide $9 million in one-time funding to Delaware school districts and charter schools to prevent educator and staff layoffs due to enrollment reductions. To […]
Governor Carney Announces Additional Relief Funding for Small Businesses, Arts Organizations
All Relief Grant recipients to receive 20 percent bonus; hospitality businesses will receive 50 percent bonus; $10 million for Arts organizations WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business on Monday announced a new round of relief funding – $26 million to support small businesses most affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The […]
Ringing Bells for Delaware’s Health Care Heroes
Ring a bell from your doorstep to celebrate our frontline health care workers On December 24 at 6:00 p.m., Delawareans statewide will recognize the selfless dedication and hard work of our frontline health care workers. Join in the celebration by ringing a bell from your doorstep and share your video using the hashtag #RingingBellsDE. If […]
Delaware Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations in Long-Term Care Facilities
DPH received 7,800 doses of Pfizer BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Thursday announced that Delaware is among the first states in the nation to begin vaccinating staff at long-term care facilities. After receiving 7,800 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine […]
