A JPMorgan Chase economic forecaster predicts people will quickly forget the stress of pandemic restrictions and return to a more normal life. Speaking as part of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s lineup for its virtual annual dinner, James E. Glassman said the pandemic and people working from home has only accelerated a trend that’s been occurring for two …
More than 30 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites planned for week of Jan. 11
As statistics show the number of Delaware COVID-19 hospitalization high and positive cases rising in the wake of December holidays, “We all need to do our part and flatten this curve again,” said Gov. John Carney in a press release. “Testing is the best way to track the spread of COVID-19 and monitor for potential outbreaks. But it’s not …
Delaware announces first child has died from COVID-19
With new COVID-19 cases trending up after the December holidays, Delaware health officials have announced a child has died from COVID-19. It’s the first pediatric death and involved a child under the age of 5 from New Castle County who also had “a significant number” of other conditions. The state said in a press release it would not release …
Bar, restaurant curfew ends; scholastic sports are OK
‘We are balancing the need for a healthy community and a healthy economy, but we can’t let our guard down,’ Gov. John Carney said.
State motor vehicle locations to extend hours on Wednesdays
All Division of Motor Vehicle buildings are operating in a reduced capacity of 30% and that may mean waiting in line outside to enter.
Carney says state will reassess restrictions put on restaurants, bars
Carney agreed that a philosophy of trying to put kids into classroom seats clashes with restrictions on the economy.
State says 15,000 vaccinated, with plans to accelerate using drive-thru events
‘Logistics are more complicated over the holidays. There’s some hesitancy from staff to take the vaccine over the holidays,’
State wants schools to return to hybrid learning on Jan. 11
‘As we have said many times, we do not believe there is a public health reason to close schools.’
Delaware COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, death continue to rise
The state said Thursday night that 11,274 doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered.
Here’s where to find pop-up testing the week of Jan.3
The state of Delaware has 50 pop-up sites planned for the week of Jan. 3.