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Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency; Partners with Nextdoor on Neighborhood Outreach

Governor teams up with popular social network to keep Delawareans informed of the latest on the neighborhood level   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, and announced a partnership with the social network Nextdoor to keep Delawareans informed on […]



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Governor Carney and Five Governors Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy

Council Will Include One Health Expert, One Economic Development Expert and Respective Chiefs of Staff from Each State Council Will Develop a Fully Integrated Regional Framework to Gradually Lift the States’ Stay at Home Orders While Minimizing the Risk of Increased Spread of the Virus New Effort Builds on the States’ ongoing Regional Approach to […]




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Governor Carney Requires Stricter Measures in Long-Term Care Facilities to Fight COVID-19

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 […]



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DOL Releases Guidance for Independent Contractors and Self-employed Seeking Unemployment Through the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law on March 27th provides unemployment assistance to independent contractors and those self-employed who have been affected by the Coronavirus.



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COVID-19 and the Black Community in Delaware

DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker was joined via Zoom by Dr. Richard Henderson, an OB/GYN and Past President of the Medical Society of Delaware, and Eugene Young, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, in a discussion about the effect of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the black community in Delaware and how […]




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DHSS Announces First Coronavirus-Related Death of Resident from 24/7 Facilities

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 […]



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DHSS Announces Three More Deaths Involving Residents or Patients at Its 24/7 Facilities

NEW CASTLE (April 19, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents or patients at its 24/7 facilities. A 72-year-old female resident from Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna died April 17 at a Kent County hospital and an […]



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Polly Drummond yard waste site closed for the day Sunday for capacity and traffic

DOVER, Del. – The Polly Drummond Hill yard waste drop-off site near Newark, which opened for the season on Saturday, April 18, was closed to further drop-offs about noon on Sunday because of material capacity and traffic issues. DNREC will work this week to have its contractor shred and remove all the material that was dropped off until the closure, and create a traffic plan with the goal of reopening the site on Saturday, April 25. The site operates Saturdays and Sundays.



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DNREC Mirror Lake clean-up earns more national acclaim; innovative approach reduces pollutants in the Christina River

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




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Governor Carney Partners with Health Providers and Sussex Employers on Community Testing Sites, Outreach, Education

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Westside Family Healthcare, local hospital systems, poultry industry employers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and trusted community partners […]




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Report highlights Delawareans’ desire for climate change action

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




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Delaware Schools Closed through Academic Year

A statement from Governor Carney on Delaware Schools: “We made the difficult decision today – in consultation with superintendents across our state – to close schools through the rest of the academic year. I know this will be difficult for a lot of Delawareans, and Delaware students. Nothing replaces in-person instruction, and the services that […]




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Governor Carney Requires Delawareans to Wear Face Coverings in Public Settings

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 […]




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DNREC appeals Public Service Commission’s Earth Day action to halt key environmental policy

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




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El gobernador Carney emite la Decimocuarta Modificación a la Declaración de Estado de Emergencia

La modificación prevé protecciones adicionales para los arrendatarios de Delaware   WILMINGTON, Del. – El gobernador John Carney emitió el jueves la decimocuarta modificación a su declaración de Estado de Emergencia, la cual prevé protecciones adicionales para los arrendatarios de Delaware durante la pandemia de COVID-19, y extiende hasta el 1.° de junio la fecha […]



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DHSS Announces Three More Deaths Involving Residents or Patients at Its 24/7 Facilities

NEW CASTLE (May 2, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing three more deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving residents or patients at its 24/7 facilities. Two residents of Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna and a patient at Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) have died from […]



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Secretary Bunting honors high school seniors for outstanding academic achievement

Secretary of Education Susan Bunting congratulates 91 public school students from the Class of 2020 for being named Secretary of Education Scholars.




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Toyota Yaris Cross: Etios Cross replacement in India or not?

The Toyota Etios Cross wasn't a huge commercial success but the Yaris Cross looks upmarket as well as has modern equipment in the form of a hybrid powertrain.




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BMW India Contactless Experience online booking goes live: Book new car, service, delivery

The BMW Contactless Experience goes live and will help ensure a great level of transparency while booking or servicing a vehicle.




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2020 Datsun Redi-Go facelift teased: Maruti S-Presso rival to get design makeover

Like the Renault Kwid, the Datsun Redi-Go will be getting a makeover soon with a new design and some feature updates. We now have a glimpse of what it may look like.




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Amid Coronavirus pandemic, Volkswagen starts online car sales: Integrates 137 sales touchpoints across India

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




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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA launch around the corner: Compact-SUV now displayed on India website

The GLA-Class is expected to be launched in India soon as the German brand has displayed the vehicle on its India website.




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Great news! 50% off on Zoomcar booking and 50% cashback on all car rentals

Zoomcar 'Never Stop Living' offer: Customers who need cars for longer duration can also choose to subscribe for one, three, or six months at competitive prices.




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BS6 diesel hatchbacks under Rs 10 lakh: Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Altroz and more

Very few manufacturers offer a diesel engine now, especially for hatchbacks, in the sub-Rs 10 lakh price bracket.




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BMW 5 Series facelift images leaked: Smaller kidney grille is a reason to rejoice

It seems like the season of BMW product leaks. After the new iX3 and the 2 Series models being leaked online, another one has surfaced and this time it’s the newer version of the popular 5 Series sedan.




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Skoda Superb facelift bookings start online: Expected price, launch, specs, features

The Skoda Superb facelift has a 2.0-litre petrol engine and Matrix LED headlights while its competitor will be the Toyota Camry hybrid.




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Upcoming SUVs in Rs 10-25 lakh price bracket: Tata Gravitas, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass

The SUVs shown here could be priced as low as Rs 10 lakh while few others might breach the Rs 25 lakh mark.




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Exclusive: More powerful Nissan Kicks facelift bookings to start in May; will rival Creta, Seltos

The new Nissan Kicks facelift might just be the shot in the arm for the Japanese manufacturer and could come with really competitive pricing.




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2020 Datsun Redi-Go facelift gets new 8-inch touchscreen: Features and Variants leaked

The detailed list of equipment that the 2020 Datsun Redi-Go will offer once it is launched has been leaked online which has revealed that the Redi-Go will feature a new dash that offers an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.




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2020 Skoda Karoq colour options revealed: Digital launch in India to take place post 17 May

The original launch plan for Skoda Karoq has had to be updated due to the nationwide lockdown and now it will launch after 17 May. It will be a digital launch and bookings have been open for Rs 50,000.




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BS6 Nissan Kicks to offer 4 variants: Engines and each variant explained in detail

The upcoming 2020 Nissan Kicks will pack a hefty punch against its rival the Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta. The Kicks will be offered in four variants with a new 156hp turbo petrol.




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Jaguar F-Pace SUVs to assist coronavirus emergency response: JLR deploys over 360 vehicles worldwide

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.




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2020 Datsun Redi-Go facelift variants explained: Features, Specs, touchscreen and more

The upcoming Datsun Redi-Go has been teased, but the styling of the little city hatchback has been leaked online. And now we also know what new features it will offer and with which variant it will be offered in.




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Mercedes-Benz India factory and dealerships restart under Covid-19 safety rules

While the factory has restarted operations, it is at a partial stage and same is the case with dealerships.




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Lamborghini to host world’s first augmented reality launch of Huracán EVO RWD Spyder

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.




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Upcoming affordable hatchbacks: 2020 Hyundai i20, Maruti S-Presso CNG and more

While most of the delayed launches are just updated BS6 models, there is also a slew of all-new cars as well in this list.




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Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder launched: Droptop that does 0-100 km/h in 3.5 sec

Using Apple’s AR Quick Look, Lamborghini brought the latest V10 Huracan EVO EWD Spyder directly to customers and fans through an iPhone or iPad. While looking at the Lamborghini website, users can simply tap “See in AR”.




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Human error cause of road accidents in 95% cases: How Advanced Driver Assistance Systems can help

Road mishaps cost India 3-5% of its gross domestic product every year. India amounts to one percent of the vehicles across the world, yet it contributes almost 6% of the road fatalities on the road.




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Video: How Audi India’s contactless dealership operations will look post lockdown

Audi India is preparing to resume operations at its dealerships, adopting new guidelines for a safe and contactless sales and service experience for its customers.




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Ferrari resumes production at full capacity in Maranello, Modena: Monza SP2 first to roll out

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.




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Škoda Auto extends car warranties until 31 August across global markets except China

The Skoda warranty extension applies worldwide to all Skoda vehicles, with the exception of vehicles produced in China or for the Chinese market.




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Over 600 road accidents, 140 fatalities recorded in India during lockdown: SaveLife Foundation study

140 people died while 600 accidents were recorded on Indian roads amid the nationwide lockdown. Many of them were migrant labourers returning home






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Two additional Delaware properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places

The Florence and Isaac Budovitch House, and the Newark Union Church and Cemetery, are both located in New Castle County north of Wilmington.

The post Two additional Delaware properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places appeared first on Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs - State of Delaware.






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Delaware Office of Highway Safety Brings Back 4th of July SoberLift Program for Second Consecutive Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cynthia Cavett, Marketing Specialist & Public Information Officer Delaware Office of Highway Safety Cynthia.Cavett@delaware.gov 302-744-2743 DUI Initiative Running From July 3rd Through July 7th DOVER, De. (July 1, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is pleased to announce that it is reactivating its SoberLift program, in partnership […]




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Seaford Police Department Non-traditional Distracted Driving Operation a Success

Seaford Police Department Phone: (302) 629-6644 Address: 300 Virginia Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973 Fax: (302) 629-0672 EMERGENCY 911   Seaford Police Department Non-traditional Distracted Driving Operation a Success   08/01/2019   In June and July of 2019, the Seaford Police Department, in conjunction with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, conducted ‘Operation Cool Down,’ a […]




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Harrington PD & OHS Delaware State Fair Non-Traditional Distracted Driving Operation

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 […]