Gov. Carney formally extends State of Emergency, announces partnership with Nextdoor

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney formally extended the State of Emergency declaration on Friday, along with several other announcements.

Under Delaware law, State of Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days.

Carney also released new guidance from the Delaware Division of Public Health on worship services, urging Delawareans to celebrate the holiday weekend only with their immediate family members. No more than 10 individuals, including clergy, staff, and participants, should be present inside a religious facility during any service at this time. Houses of worship must conduct their activities from home or through remote audio or video services whenever possible.

In addition, Carney announced a partnership with the social network Nextdoor, to keep Delawareans informed on the neighborhood level. Nextdoor is a neighborhood social networking platform that allows Delawareans to share information, goods, and services with their neighbors. Carney’s office plans to use the platform to share public health updates, links to various resources, and important messages regarding the State of Emergency.