New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that due to lack of social distancing in New Castle County parks and on the guidance of the USTA, County public works and parks officials will close all tennis courts, as well as lock fenced-in dog parks, and skate parks in New Castle County parks.
New Castle County will also be locking restrooms and removing port-o-johns in parks.
“As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, we must ensure our parks are not sites for social gatherings,” County Executive Meyer said. “We are encouraging anyone who sees gatherings at any of our parks to call the New Castle County Police Department’s non-emergency number at 302.573.2800.”
Today Media announces coronavirus actions include pay cuts furloughs
Today Media announced management pay cuts and furloughs as it deals with a sharp decline in advertising.
The company is the owner of Delaware Today and Delaware Business Times.
Today Media joins other area media companies including News Journal owner Gannett in going the furlough-pay cut route in dealing with the coronavirus.
Forever Media, the owner of WDEL, took more drastic action and showed 10 employees the door. Many were longtime staff at the news-talk station.
Maryland governor issues emergency order after coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s mitigation and suppression efforts amid outbreaks of COVID-19.
New directives will require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment, create separate observation and isolation areas for residents, and expedite all testing through the Maryland State Public Health Laboratory.
“As we have been saying for several weeks, older Marylanders and those with underlying health conditions are more vulnerable and at a significantly higher risk of contracting, getting more severely ill, and dying from this disease,” said Hogan. “Of major concern is that we currently have cases or clusters of cases at 81 nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state. Our highest priority is keeping Marylanders safe, and we will use every tool at our disposal to protect the most vulnerable among us.”
