Not everyone is thrilled about Gov. John Carneyâs decision to extend Delawareâs COVID-19 public health emergency for another 30 days. The order âaims to help protect capacity at our health care facilities and it enables the state to maintain eligibility for federal funding or assistance,â said Charlie Quimby, a spokesman for the governorâs office. Charlie Copeland, co-director of the Caesar …
New online dashboard lets you track flu data
Delaware’s state health agency launched an online dashboard Wednesday to track weekly and seasonal influenza data, including positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations. The Division of Public Health said in a news release that the dashboard will provide an accurate picture of flu activity among Delawareans, and make data readily and easily available. The system will be updated with local …
Adoptions remain high at Delawareâs animal shelters
During pandemic-era shutdowns, many Delawareans sought to assuage their cabin fever-induced loneliness with a furry friend. Pet adoptions reached an all-time high across many of the stateâs animal welfare agencies, yet a dark cloud loomed over the inarguably good times for pet adoptions. Many experts predicted that when life returned to normal, folks who altruistically adopted pets would have an …
Carney to Delawareans: Get vaccine or wear mask
âWeâre not going to be in the business of asking people for so-called vaccine passports,â the governor said, âso we know whoâs vaccinated and whoâs not.â
Bar, restaurant curfew ends; scholastic sports are OK
âWe are balancing the need for a healthy community and a healthy economy, but we canât let our guard down,â Gov. John Carney said.
A common call for equality by Purzycki and Meyer
Purzycki wants ârespect, equality, and social and racial justiceâ as guides. Meyer wants to âprevent a whole generation from falling into a lifetime of risk.â