DELAWARE - Some first state lawmakers want to create a committee to take a closer look at how the Department of Corrections is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. The call for the committee stems…
WILMINGTON, Del. - Governor John Carney has signed the fifth revision to his omnibus emergency order, continuing the restrictions statewide to combat the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. The continued restrictions include the Stay-at-Home advisory and universal indoor mask mandate. Beginning…
DELAWARE -- The Delaware Division of Public Health's medical director, Dr. Rick Hong answered some questions state residents might have when it comes to when they could receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Doctor Rick…
MARYLAND- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the nation, we are told the demand for travel nurses is increasing. "Throughout the COVID response nationwide though we are finding that securing…
MARYLAND - As the COVID-19 vaccine makes its way through Maryland, the restaurant industry is asking when it will be their turn. Restaurant owners met with state and local leaders…
WESTOVER, Md.- Great Hope Golf Course in Westover is preparing for the winter months ahead. The Head PGA Professional at the golf course said they had a better summer than they…
DOVER, Del.- This week, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware granted nearly $70,000 dollars to the National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, also known as NCall. "Substance…
DELAWARE - Nearly three weeks ago, 47ABC spoke with private practices about where they stand in terms of getting their hands on COVID-19 vaccines. But Wednesday, those healthcare providers say…
DELAWARE - Educators are responding after Delaware Governor John Carney and the Division of Public Health urged all schools to return to hybrid learning on January 11th. "The community is not doing what…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan announced that all Maryland SNAP recipients will receive an additional 15% increase in their total benefits beginning this month. We're told this increase is due to recent federal legislation. This means a…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Tuesday to update Marylanders on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccine. In his press conference, Governor Hogan announced that this week, state health officials have expanded Phase 1A populations…
WILMINGTON, Del. - In a letter to school leaders, educators, and parents on Tuesday, Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health, and the Delaware Department of Education urged schools to return to hybrid instruction on Monday, January 11th.…
WORCESTER CO., Md. -- A petition to reopen schools in Worcester County is circulating throughout the community. The petition claims that prolonged school closures have a quote "clear negative impact on children's…
WESTOVER, Md. -- Somerset County Public School students will have to wait a little while longer before resuming in-person classes. On Monday, the school district announced that they will be extending their school…
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. - The Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent announced on Saturday that they will not be returning for in-person instruction on Monday as previously planned. In a statement, Superintendent Lou Taylor says the Worcester County Health Department asked…
SALISBURY, Md.- Even though it's a new year, COVID-19 is still impacting many people's mental health, including children. A therapist and social worker at the Life Crisis Center in Salisbury…
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