Non-Essential Businesses Ordered to Shut Down
MARYLAND - Governor Larry Hogan's order for all non-essential businesses to shutdown went into effect at 5 p.m. today. Before that happened, 47 ABC spoke with a few local business owners about what…
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Delaware organization donating disinfectants to first responders
DELAWARE - It's hard for most people to find things like hand sanitizer or Lysol in stores right now and first responders say that's having an impact on them. However, one Delaware…
Delaware State Park campgrounds, playgrounds to close on Tuesday
DOVER, Del. - Out of an abundance of caution with the spread of the coronavirus, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close all Delaware State Park campgrounds and playgrounds beginning on Tuesday. In addition, all campground reservations…
Hogan announces economic relief package to help small businesses, workers affected by COVID-19 pandemic
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On Monday, Governor Hogan announced more than $175 million to help small businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Maryland Department of Commerce will offer up to $125 million in loans and grants to small…
DSU to finish spring instruction online, further actions announced amidst coronavirus outbreak
DOVER, Del. - Delaware State University announced on Monday that they are taking even more steps to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the community. All classes will be held online for the rest of the semester. Officials…
Laurel School District canceling Lunch Box Bus deliveries
LAUREL, Del. - The Laurel School District has announced that due to safety concerns for their bus drivers and staff, they are canceling their Lunch Box Bus deliveries at this time. In addition, Grab N Go Meal sites will be…
Del. Family Court announces procedures during COVID-19 outbreak
GEORGETOWN, Del. - The Delaware Family Court has announced a set of temporary, emergency procedures that will allow litigants to continue to seek court help during the public health emergency. Family Court will continue to address emergency requests for Protection…
Boy Scouts launch series of digital workshops amidst coronavirus outbreak
DOVER, Del. - The Del-Mar-Va Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday that they have launched a series of digital workshops, curricula, and live interactive sessions as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. We're told that council…
Caesar Rodney School District announces site change for meals
CAMDEN, Del. - The Caesar Rodney School District announced site location changes for meals during the school closure. We're told that three new site locations have been announced. In addition, the Mardel Fire Company Station 56 location has been removed…
Worcester Co. playgrounds closing temporarily beginning Monday
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Worcester County Recreation & Parks announced on Monday that they are closing all county park playgrounds and suspending the rent of county park pavilions and fields starting Monday. Playgrounds will remain closed until further notice. Parks…
Visitors and non-residents asked to leave Chincoteague Island
CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va. - The Town of Chincoteague announced on Monday that they are asking all visitors and non-residents to leave the island by noon on Tuesday, March 24th. In addition, those who are planning to come to the island…
All non-essential businesses in Rehoboth Beach to close at 4 p.m. Monday
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns announced Monday morning that he is ordering all non-essential businesses in the city to close at 4 p.m. today, March 23rd. This is to take effect 16 hours before Governor Carney's…
Governor Carney issues stay-at-home order and closure of non-essential businesses
DELAWARE-- Governor John Carney issued a stay-at-home order for all Delawareans and also ordered non-essential businesses to close effective Tuesday at 8 a.m. This order will remain in effect until May 15 or until the public health threat is eliminated.…
Second positive COVID-19 case in Worcester County
SNOW HILL, Md.-- The Worcester County Health Department confirmed on Saturday evening the second positive test for a case of the coronavirus in Worcester County. We are told the patient is a female in her 20's who lives in Worcester…
MD: Hogan confirms second COVID-19 related death
MARYLAND - Governor Larry hogan confirms the second death in the state of Maryland related to the coronavirus. Hogan says the victim was a Baltimore County man in his 60s, he had underlying medical issues. Hogan writes: "A second Marylander…
Gov. Carney announces statewide COVID-19 testing plan
DELAWARE - Governor John Carney announced on Friday a state wide COVID-19 testing plan to screen and test all patients who show symptoms, at no cost. The only requirement is they get referred…
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