State narrows gap between stats and Fourth of July vaccination goal

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Health

  Delaware is sitting at 69.8% of the eligible population vaccinated.   Delaware is thisclose to making its Fourth of July goal to give at least one dose of vaccine to 70% of those eligible to take them. The state said in a press release Monday afternoon that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 69.8% of Delawareans …

Carney unsure state can meet July vaccination goal; will end weekly COVID pressers

Daniel Larlham Jr.Headlines, Health

    Gov. John Carney said Tuesday that he’s optimistic but not sure the state can vaccinate enough Delawareans before the Fourth of July to do its part to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of Americans with at least one dose of vaccine. But the number of COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths are declining so steadily, Carney …

Bird in The Grand worth 2 in parking lot: Indoor shows returning

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

  The Grand Opera House’s slate of entertainment includes comedian Brian Regan and the Temptations.   Intermission’s about over. With an appearance by comedian Brian Regan leading the way Sept. 26, The Grand Opera House on Tuesday announced the shows they’ve already booked for their indoor 2021-22 season, with the promise of more to be added. “We’ve been waiting for …

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – June 6, 2021

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

[pdf-embedder url=”https://delawarelive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DelawareLive-June-6.pdf” title=”DelawareLive – June 6″] This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Republican bill would stop UD, DSU, DelTech requiring vaccines Purzycki hints Caesar Rodney statue will return to square Bill would cut taxes in wake of state’s revenue windfall Food Bank: Drive-thru pantry numbers down 50%; will re-evaluate Culture Most plans for Independence Day fireworks go forth The Bidens …

VA will vaccinate veterans’ 12- to 17-year-old children

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Health

The Va will begin vaccinating teens Monday at its Wilmington campus on Kirkwood Highway.   The Wilmington VA Medical Center will begin vaccinating adolescents Monday.  The expansion will only be offered to those 12– to 17-year-olds who are caregivers of veterans or veteran beneficiaries under the Save Lives Act.  Shots will be available at its main campus at 1601 Kirkwood …

With COVID cases lowest since August, first DE WINS! drawing Monday

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics, Headlines, Health

The state has shifted from mass vaccination events to smaller focused ones at festivals and gatherings.   The average of daily new cases of COVID-19 has dropped to 74, the lowest since August, with Delaware’s new prizes-for-vaccines program holding its first drawing Monday. The Delaware Division of Public Health said that among people who have been vaccinated, there have been …