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Carney extends health emergency to protect hospital capacity

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Not everyone is thrilled about Gov. John Carneyā€™s decision to extend Delawareā€™s COVID-19 public health emergency for another 30 days. The order ā€œaims to help protect capacity at our health care facilities and it enables the state to maintain eligibility for federal funding or assistance,ā€ said Charlie Quimby, a spokesman for the governorā€™s office. Charlie Copeland, co-director of the Caesar …

Severe snowstorm to hit DE; driving restrictions take effect at 10 p.m.

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

In preparation for a severe winter storm set to impact the State of Delaware, Gov. John Carney on Friday issued a State of Emergency in Kent and Sussex counties and authorized the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery. Governor Carney also issued a Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and Sussex …

Some patients being transferred to nursing homes will be COVID-positive

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines, Health

On average, one out of every four Delawareans who tests for COVID-19 is testing positive, Gov. John Carney said during his weekly briefing Tuesday afternoon.Ā  That is, in part, a result of increased testing in the state — although Carney also blamed the surge on holiday gatherings and the highly contagious omicron variant.Ā  Approximately half of the stateā€™s cases are …

Gov. Carney declares state of emergency over omicron wave

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines, Health

Delaware will be under a state of emergency effective Jan. 3, 2022. (Getty Images/Kameleon007) Gov. John Carney on Thursday declared a state of emergency to address the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant.Ā  The state of emergency will take effect Jan. 3, 2022 and is not expected to have any immediate impact on businesses. He announced the declaration during a virtual …

Carney to lift state of emergency on July 13

Betsy PriceFeatured, Government, Headlines

(MilfordLive photo)   Gov. John Carney announced Tuesday that he intends to lift the COVID-19 State of Emergency Order on July 13. He first signed the order on March 12, 2020, and today he also signed aĀ modificationĀ that makes technical changes to the 29th emergency order. Ending the State of Emergency also will end mask and other COVID-19 related mandates such …