COVID-19 clinic at First Baptist Church of Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md -- In Salisbury, a local pastor, Rev. Dr. Lewis N. Watson, of the First Baptist Church of Salisbury is bringing back the 5th vaccination clinic at his church. Having had COVID-19…
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Gov. Hogan: Maryland's COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 5%
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland's statewide COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 5%, according to Governor Larry Hogan. Since peaking last month just below 30%, Maryland's COVID-19 positivity rate has declined by 83% and currently sits at 4.88%. Hospitalizations are at…
Governor Hogan calls on Md. State Board of Education to rescind school mask mandate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Governor Larry Hogan has written a letter to the Maryland State Board of Education, calling on them to rescind the state's school mask policy. In his letter, the governor cited dramatically improved health metrics, the widespread availability…
DEMA granted $85.6 million in federal funding for COVID-19 response
DELAWARE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $85.6 million in federal funding to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for emergency protective measure costs related to the state's COVID-19 pandemic response under the federal disaster declaration of April 5,…
New partnership provides support for Delaware minority-owned businesses, aims for growth
MILFORD, Del. - Delaware is the home of the first paper florist shop on the Eastern Shore. It's something that became a passion for Cookie's Paper Petals owner Anastasia Jackson. "Crafting was a…
BEACON releases report on economic outlook for business community
SALISBURY, Md. - BEACON at Salisbury University is reporting that overall, Eastern Shore business owners have a positive outlook on the next 12 months. BEACON conducted a study asking businesses what hardships they faced…
Beebe updates visitor guidelines
LEWES, Del. - Beebe Healthcare is updating its visitor guidelines effective today, February 9th. This will allow inpatients to have one well visitor per day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Margaret H. Rollings Lewes Campus. The visitor…
"I think he made the call that he thought was best:" DE health officials weigh in on mask mandate lifting in schools
DELAWARE -- Putting an end to the mask mandate in Delaware Public Schools is a decision Governor John Carney made Monday, and now health officials are weighing in. "I think he…
Governor Hogan announces "VaxCash 2.0" initiative to encourage booster shots
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Governor Larry Hogan is continuing to urge Marylanders to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, the governor announced a new initiative, called "VaxCash 2.0". Through this initiative, the Maryland Lottery will…
Gov. Hogan: Maryland surpasses 95% of adults vaccinated against COVID-19
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Official CDC data is showing that more than 95% of Maryland adults have been vaccinated against COVID-19. “As we achieve another incredible vaccine milestone, I want to thank all the healthcare heroes we honor this week who…
In-person inmate visitation to resume at Del. DOC facilities next week
DOVER, Del. - The Delaware Department of Correction has announced that in-person inmate visitation will resume on Monday, February 14th. In-person visitation was suspended on New Year's Day amid the record rate of transmission of COVID-19 in the community and…
Del. indoor mask mandate to end Friday, school mask mandates end March 31st
WILMINGTON, Del. - Governor John Carney signed a revision to the State of Emergency order Monday morning, lifting Delaware's universal indoor mask mandate beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, February 11th. Additionally, Governor Carney temporarily extended the mask requirement in public…
Md. COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 1,500, other health metrics continue substantial decline
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland have dropped below 1,500, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Thursday. Thursday also marks the end of the 30-day State of Emergency that the governor declared last month. The state is continuing to report…
Shipping delays causing challenges for some brides getting that dream dress
MARYLAND-- If you're planning on tying the knot any time soon, bridal shops said shipping delays could cause headaches when it comes to getting that dream dress. "The normal shipping times…
Possibility of CBD treating COVID-19? Health experts weigh in on the recent study
MARYLAND- Can a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis help prevent or treat COVID-19? It's a question some are asking, after a recent study was done in a laboratory looking at cells infected…
New MDH COVID-19 testing site opens at TidalHealth Tuesday
SALISBURY, Md.- Delmarva residents have a new option for walk-in coronavirus testing as a new site opens in Salisbury. The Maryland Department of Health is opening new testing sites in partnership with…
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