Sussex nearing New Castle County’s fatality figure as coronavirus toll hits 221

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced eight additional fatalities related to coronavirus The daily update was based on data received as of...

Coronavirus deaths increase by nine as total cases increase to nearly 6,000

The number of deaths from coronavirus rose by nine in the latest report from the Delaware Division of Health.  Hospitalizations remain below 300, with the...

Coronavirus death toll rises to 224 as test total moves toward 31,000...

The Delaware Division of Health reported on Sunday that the number of deaths from coronavirus rose by three to 224.  The daily update was based...

Corrected: Coronavirus cases rise by more than 400 as death toll rises to 193

The Delaware Division of Public Health reported six additional deaths related to coronavirus as a new batch of lab tests contributed to an increase...

Corrections reports 10% drop in inmate headcount during coronavirus crisis

The Delaware Department of Correction announced that its inmate population has declined by 10 percent during the coronavirus crisis. The reduction has given the...

Coons joins other senators in seeking federal assistance for poultry growers, industry

U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus, have written  a letter to the Secretary of the United States Department...

Deaths from coronavirus increase to 14 in Cecil County

The  Cecil County Health Department  reported 14 deaths from coronavirus and 196  confirmed cases, up two from Monday. More than half of the confirmed cases...

Trending: Carney says state ‘not on the same page’ with Maryland on beach opening

Gov. John Carney admits to being concerned about the decision by the mayor of Ocean City, MD. to reopen the beach and boardwalk on...

Delaware businesses get 4,872 loans in 2nd round of Payroll Protection Program

Delaware held its own when it came to the second round of Paycheck Protection Act loans. A report from the Small Business Administration indicated that...

Death toll at state care facilities rises to 7

The Delaware  Department of Health and Social Services confirmed three additional deaths from coronavirus involving residents or patients at its facilities. Two residents of Delaware...

Hospitalizations decline as coronavirus death toll rises to 177

Delaware deaths related to coronavirus rose by nine as hospitalizations declined in the Sunday report  from the Delaware Division of Public Health. The number of...

Rehoboth opens Bandstand Circle

You can now get a glimpse of the beach when making that well-known U turn in Rehoboth after the  City of Rehoboth Beach reopened...

Testing update: Wilmington, Claymont, Smyrna Rite Aid

While the focus has been on portions of Sussex County, stepped up testing is getting underway in other areas affected by coronavirus. Events will include...

Blue lighting displays to honor healthcare workers, first responders and essential staffers on...

Delaware’s tourism industry will honor healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers on  Monday night. Starting at 7 p.m. tourist attractions and hotels across Delaware...

Nursing homes accounted for 102 of state’s 159 coronavirus deaths

The Delaware Division of Health reported on Friday that nursing homes accounted for 322 positive COVID-19 cases confirmed cumulatively involving long-term care residents, with 102...

Updated: Furniture stores now open by appointment

Furniture stores are now operating under an appointment only basis under a modification of Gov. John Carney’s emergency order. The Delaware House Republican Caucus earlier announced...

Number of coronavirus deaths rises to 159 as hospitalizations continue to drop

The number of COVID-19 deaths rose by seven to 159 as the number of hospitalized patients continued to decline.  The figures were released by the...

Coronavirus death toll rises by nine to 168 as state steps up testing

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Thursday 6.m. figures The number of deaths from coronavirus rose by nine as the state...

Latest modification of State of Emergency adds renter protection and extends application period for...

Gov.  John Carney on Thursday issued the 14th  modification to his State of Emergency declaration, providing additional protections for Delaware renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

Republican House members call for business reopening as stay at home order continues

Delaware House Republicans are calling for a reopening of businesses in Delaware on the eve of Friday protests. A letter from the caucus to Gov....
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