Trump issues disaster declaration for Delaware
President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of Delaware and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local...
Coronavirus cases near 600 mark as state gets shipment of testing kits
The number of Delaware coronavirus cases hospitalizations skyrocketed on Saturday as the state received a long-sought shipment of testing kits that provide near-instant results.
Figures...
Message from DMV: Don’t go to inspection lanes except in an emergency
The Delaware DMV is asking motorists to not use inspection lanes for anything other than emergencies.
Those showing up at a lane without a legitimate...
Wilmington will offer helping hand to city businesses needing access to coronavirus assistance
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and City Economic Development Director Jeff Flynn said city government will help Wilmington business owners and nonprofits gain access to...
Need emergency funds for your business?: Here’s a list of sources
(Courtesy of the Delaware Division of Small Business)
As of April 4.
The federal CARES Act includes a $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides forgivable...
Coronavirus cases rise to 450 with 2 additional deaths reported
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) disclosed two additional fatalities related to coronavirus as the number of total cases jumped by more than...
COVID-19 news & notes: Highmark’s $200K contribution; Saint Francis Hospital’s donation drop...
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware announced a $200,000 BluePrints for the Community contribution to the Delaware COVID-19 Emergency Response Initiative.
The fund aims to...
Vaughn inmates pivot from sewing prison clothing to making protective face masks
This week, three dozen inmates who are employed in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center garment shop began producing cotton face masks for the correctional system and first responders as...
A Saturday newsletter – What’s up with that?
Hello everyone,
After seeing a cascade of news related to business and the coronavirus, we decided to roll out the first Saturday edition of the Delaware...
Delaware’s Incyte partnering with Novartis in determining whether blockbuster drug Jakafi can aid...
Novartis plans to initiate a Phase III clinical trial in collaboration with Delaware-based Incyte to evaluate the use of Jakafi (Jakavi outside the United...
State reports 12 coronavirus deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) confirmed an additional death related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The total number of cases is nearing 400.
Twelve...
ChristianaCare adds hours for coronavirus testing for health care works, first responders
ChristianaCare has expanded hours at its Provider Referral Centers in Newark and Wilmington that offer coronavirus COVID-19 testing for health care workers and first...
Carney says hospitalizations for coronavirus rising sharply
Delaware Governor John Carney said today that the number of people in the hospital for corononavirus is rising sharply.
Carney spoke at a press conference...
New Castle County executive signs coronavirus emergency ordinances into law
New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer signed emergency ordinances into law.
This came after submitting a proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget.
“We will continue to take decisive...
Governor tightens business restrictions, mentions weddings, funerals as events covered by the...
Gov. John Carney on Wednesday signed the ninth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, further limiting public gatherings and ordering essential businesses to...
Death toll from coronavirus in Delaware rises by 1 to 11
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced an additional fatality related to coronavirus (COVID-19.
In all, 11 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most...
Cecil County reports first coronavirus death
Cecil County Health Department reported 17 confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus, and one virus-related fatality in Cecil County.
The patient, who passed away on March 31,...
Medical supply donation location opens in Lewes
In order to provide needed medical supplies to the healthcare systems in Delaware, eBright Health ACO is hosting donation drop-off locations throughout the state. ...
Reports indicate Delaware elderly holding get-togethers despite coronavirus warnings
State Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay says coronavirus in Delaware is now in the "acceleration phrase," with the elderly especially vulnerable to an...
Unemployment claims in Delaware approach 19,000 mark
The Delaware Department of Labor is asking for patience as its system works to keep up with a flood of jobless claims.
The advisory comes...
