SMYRNA (March 26, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is confirming the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related fatality in the State of Delaware. The deceased is a 66-year-old male from Sussex County who passed away while hospitalized out of state. The individual had underlying health conditions and was critically ill. The […]

SMYRNA (March 26, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing the first long-term care facility coronavirus-related death in Delaware and the first outbreak of positive cases in such a facility. The death of an 86-year-old male resident of Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark was reported […]

To keep operating amid ongoing concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus, DNREC yesterday held its first virtual public hearing.

Join Governor John Carney and Dr. Kara Odam Walker, Secretary of the Department of Health an Social Services at 11:00am for a live Q&A.

NEW CASTLE (March 28, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing that a second care facility in Delaware has multiple coronavirus cases. Six residents of a memory care unit of HarborChase of Wilmington have tested positive for COVID-19, including five who are now hospitalized, according to the Division of Public […]

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed the ninth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, further limiting public gatherings and ordering essential businesses to take specific steps to enforce social distancing and fight the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19). Governor Carney’s modified emergency order limits public gatherings to 10 people through […]

Clientes existentes podrían recibir beneficios adicionales en el mes de marzo 2020 y abril 2020 NEW CASTLE (30 marzo 2020) – Beneficios de emergencia serán disponibles a los participantes de El Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) por los meses de marzo y abril como parte de una provisión establecida por el Acto Federal a […]

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to take advantage of its robust collection of online resources.

Carney signs legislation permanently elevating former Office of Civil Rights & Public Trust Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Deputy Attorney General Mark Denney will be tapped to lead the Department of Justice’s new Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust. “The DOJ is the people’s law firm, and the Division of Civil Rights […]

Delaware Libraries across the state have created a shared Virtual Library Events Calendar to enable Delawareans to participate in library programs and storytime while at home. The library building may be closed, but the virtual library is open and ready for you from your home. Everyone is welcome to join in on all the events […]

Updated emergency order seeks to protect residents, workers in nursing facilities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the eleventh modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring stricter guidelines to prevent COVID-19 infections in nursing facilities and other long-term care facilities. Click here for Governor Carney’s eleventh modification to the State of Emergency. Governor Carney’s […]

SMYRNA (April 16, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing the first death from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) of a resident at one its 24/7 facilities. A 57-year-old male resident of Governor Bacon Health Center in Delaware City died April 14 at a New Castle County hospital. He was the […]

DNREC announced it has successfully used an innovative approach to reduce polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in two Delaware waterways.

The theme for the 50th anniversary of Earth Week is climate change, an issue that concerns most Delawareans, according to a report by DNREC.

Children 2-years-old and younger should not wear face coverings due to suffocation risk WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday issued the thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and on public transportation. Governor Carney’s […]

DNREC filed in Delaware Superior Court on Monday to stop the Public Service Commission from freezing Delaware’s increasing standard for renewable energy.

Looking for coronavirus testing locations in Sussex County? See below for dates, times, and locations starting today, April 29 thru May 4, 2020.  Community Testing Site hosted by Beebe Healthcare in the parking lot between JD Shuckers and the Veteran’s Administration off of Rt. 404 in Georgetown: Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Community Testing Site […]

DNREC will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas, May 8.

DNREC continues pivoting to virtual operations for greater efficiencies and ease of use for DNREC customers and constituents.

NEW CASTLE (May 8, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents of Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna. Their deaths bring the total of residents or patients from DHSS’ 24/7 facilities who have died to 10. Two […]

Some of you may need to drive your cars for the odd necessary grocery run, or if you are someone who’s profession falls under the umbrella of essential service. Here are some extra tips to keep your commutes sanitised. Wash your hands, but also wash the things you touch with your hands.

Audi India has said that they will be bringing in petrol or electrification to their new portfolio, while diesel is still being evaluated.

All Volkswagen facilities across the network along with the vehicles will be thoroughly sanitized on a regular basis for their safety.

This apparatus can be used to sanitize the seats of cars, taxis, ambulances, goods vans, buses, flights, trains, and could even sanitize elevators, etc.

An Indian photographer embraced work from home and aced it with these stunning shots of a speeding Lamborghini from his home. These images have set Instagram on fire and almost crashed the internet with how realistic this scale model of a Lamborghini Huracán is made to look like in the pictures.

As a protocol, all Ola rides will be driven only across the identified safe zones. To ensure that driver-partners adhere to the rule, a mandatory selfie authentication will be required before and after every ride.

Operations at the Ferrari factories in Maranello and Modena will resume after the tragic coronavirus lockdown in Italy.

A fleet of 15 Jaguar F-Pace has been provided to support the UK’s ‘Help NHS Heroes’ initiative delivering food and essentials to NHS frontline staff, carers and their families.

Ford India has asked its dealership personnel to wear protective medical equipment at all times and to also maintain social distancing.

Preparing your car for post-lockdown: You may be itching to get behind the wheel again and so you shall. But before you set off, for your safety and that of the car, there are some very simple things you must pay attention to.

Our eyes have landed on two new videos and they loved them as Hyundai WRC driver Thierry Neuville gets behind the wheel of the i20 WRC, the RM19, and the i20 N prototype, putting them through their paces in a snowy landscape. The i20 N will be the most powerful Hyundai i20 there’s been and […]

Augmented Reality is now being put to great use. You can have the new Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder's launch event take place in your living room using Apple’s AR Quick Look.

The next generation of Volvo cars will be able to drive themselves autonomously on well-paved highways by using military-grade LiDAR technology from Luminar.

Goa has called dibs on the new and highly coveted Skoda Octavia vRS245. With the first unit now delivered, owners are getting anxious to get their hands on the most powerful-factory spec Octavia to hit Indian streets.

The Enyaq electric SUV has an enviable range, delectable features and should cost as much as the Skoda Kodiaq RS version.

Hyundai Motor India claims that it is ensuring 100 percent social distancing compliance in accordance with the standard operating procedure. 

Earlier in April, Ferrari had started to produce respirator valves and fittings for protective masks at its Maranello plant as one of its initiatives in support of health workers treating coronavirus patients.

या कर्मचाऱ्याला श्वसनाचा त्रास होऊ लागल्याने त्याची करोनाची चाचणी करण्यात आली होती.

पुणे आणि पिंपरी चिंचवडमध्ये करोना बाधितांची संख्या झपाट्याने वाढत आहे

Museums and historic sites are among the organizations eligible for support.

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Input sought on how funding will be distributed in Delaware for humanities-based organizations facing financial hardship due to the coronavirus. Deadline: April 20, 2020

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Curator of collections made a lasting impact in presenting and Saving Delaware History.

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Online museum showcases items from the State’s collections of art and objects, as well as digital exhibits, virtual tours of museums and historic sites, and videos and images of historic landmarks and architecture.

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Humanities-based organizations eligible for up to $10,000; applications accepted from May 1 to 15, 2020.

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Historic-site interpreter served for 25 years.

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The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  The sirens will sound at around 7:30 p.m. The 37 sirens located within ten miles of the Salem/Hope Creek (New Jersey) plants will be […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2019 Cynthia Cavett, Marketing Specialist II and Public Information Officer (OHS) Cynthia.Cavett@Delaware.Gov Results of July 12th Impaired Driving Checkpoints Over 60 Law Enforcement Officers operated July Checkpoint StrikeForce    Dover, DE (July 19, 2019) – Three DUI checkpoints in all three counties were set up on July 12, 2019, from […]

Office of Highway Safety brings Impaired Driving Awareness to the Centennial Celebration of the Delaware State Fair Dover, DE (July 22, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has partnered with NASCAR driver Ross Chastain for the fourth year in a row, in the “Use Your Melon, Drive Sober, Arrive Alive DE,” campaign and will be on-site […]

Harrington Police Department Chief of Police Norman R. Barlow Harrington Police Conduct Traffic Initiative for 2019 Delaware State Fair For Immediate Release Harrington, DE (August 2, 2019) – During the 10 days of the 2019 Delaware State Fair, the Harrington Police Department conducted several patrols within the city limits targeting distracted driving. These patrols were […]

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test