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Community Volunteers Needed to Sponsor Residents for the Holidays at Public Nursing Homes

DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker visits residents at Governor Bacon Health Center. NEW CASTLE (Nov. 12, 2019) – The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna and the Governor Bacon Health Center (GBHC) in Delaware City are asking members of the community to sponsor a resident for the holidays at either nursing […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Adopt-a-Resident
  • Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill
  • giving back
  • Governor Bacon Health Center
  • holidays

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DPH Announces New Health Indicators Added to My Healthy Community Data Portal

The Division of Public Health announced updates to its My Healthy Community data portal. DPH launched My Healthy Community earlier this year to allow Delawareans to access information about the overall health of their communities.




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Healthy Lifestyle Habits Now May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Later

As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges Delawareans to make lifestyle adjustments to help reduce their risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia.




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DHSS Partners with Google, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to Bring Online Resources to Delaware Families

WILMINGTON (Nov. 21, 2019) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Google have launched a first-in-the-nation partnership to bring needed resources to Delaware families looking for help online for a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. DHSS will work with Partnership and Google to identify communication […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • Office of the Lieutenant Governor
  • Google
  • opioid epidemic
  • overdose
  • Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

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Department of Health and Social Services Seeks Public Input on Department’s Strategic Planning Initiative

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 3, 2019) – After months of inventory analysis, stakeholder and employee online surveys and internal and external focus group interviews, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking public input on draft goals and objectives as part of its ongoing strategic planning initiative. The Department has posted the foundation of […]




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Six Delaware Community-Based Organizations Receive Mini-Grants to Reduce Infant and Maternal Mortality

To reduce disparate birth outcomes and save the lives of both infants and their mothers, the Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC) awarded mini-grants to six community organizations. The local grant recipients were announced Dec. 10, during the DHMIC’s quarterly meeting in Dover.




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DPH Confirms Salmonella Cases Linked to Multi-State Outbreak Related to Recalled Cut Fruit

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that it has confirmed 26 cases of Salmonella in school-aged children in New Castle County that are associated with a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to recalled cut fruit.




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DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • 2019-2020 flu season
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • Delaware Division of Public Health
  • DPH
  • flu
  • flu deaths
  • flu vaccine

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DPH to Hold Public Workshop On Solicitation of Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

DOVER – The Division of Public Health’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will host a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to present and discuss the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant, authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m., and will be […]




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DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




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Child Support Needs Updated Mailing Addresses to Ensure Transition for Recipients to New Debit Card

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 27, 2020) – Across Delaware, about 18,000 child support recipients receive their child support payments electronically loaded to a prepaid debit card. In January 2019, the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) teamed up with U.S. Bank to issue a new prepaid debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, for child support […]



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  • Division of Child Support Services
  • News

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Delaware Monitoring Returning Travelers from China for 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on its efforts to monitor for potential cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). DPH continues to coordinate closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health care providers to identify potential cases, and has updated its guidance for risk assessment and monitoring travelers returning from China.




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WhatsApp partners with reputed fact-checking firm to curb fake COVID-19 news and misinformation




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Tom Cruise partners with SpaceX and NASA to shoot a film in outer space




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LG Velvet with 68-inch display, 48MP triple-rear camera launched




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Aarogya Setu privacy flaw can leak COVID-19 information, Indian government dismisses security researchers claim




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Zoom introduces new security measures to tackle hackers




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Xbox Series X Gameplay and Titles Revealed




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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G launched in India: Specifications, prices and availability




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Nokia 63 tipped to launch with Zeiss optics, Qualcomm SoC




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Zoom calls to get end-to-end encryption, but with a catch




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Brittney Lane for the Replacement of Crossroad Pipe

Hartly --

Location: Brittney Lane between Halltown Road and Yoder Road, near Hartly.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Brittney Lane will be closed for the removal and replacement of a crossroad pipe for drainage improvements. [More]




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DelDOT Announces Additional Operational Changes

Dover --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. To that end, all public facing buildings that deliver various services will be going cashless across the State, including toll plazas and all Division of Motor Vehicle locations, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

At DelDOT's four DMV locations, only credit or debit cards will be accepted, and the Department continues to urge all customers to utilize mydmv.delaware.gov which offers more than 20 services online, including renewal of Delaware Driver License/ID, renewing vehicle registration, and changing your home address. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Inspection of Bridge Will Require Lane Closures on Route 4/Mitch Road

Stanton --

Location: Route 4/Mitch Road Eastbound/Westbound (Bridge over Red Clay Creek) between Stanton Road and Harbeson Place, Stanton.

Dates and Times: 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Rain Date: Friday, March 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that they will be inspecting the bridge on Route 4/Mitch Road with lane and shoulder closures. [More]




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Biden Welcome Center to Reopen Limited Services

Newark --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind.

Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. , the Biden Welcome Center on I-95 in Newark will reopen to the public in a limited capacity. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Pavement & Rehabilitation Project to Begin on Route 1 Northbound/Southbound with Daytime Lane Closures

Smyrna/Odessa --

Locations: Route 1 Northbound between Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange to Exit 136/Odessa

Route 1 Southbound between Exit 136/Odessa and Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange

Times & Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, pending weather.

Thursday, March 26, 2020 until mid-May 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Route 1 northbound/Route 1 southbound between Exit 119 and Exit 136 will have daytime lane closures for the removal of recessed reflectors and concrete repairs. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Nighttime Lane Closures for Pavement and Rehabilitation Project for Route 1 NB/SB

Bear/Christiana --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that their contractor Allan Myers MD Inc. will begin a pavement and rehabilitation project. This project will include an auxiliary lane along Route 1 southbound so that the Route 273 on-ramp would be a continuous lane through US 40 interchange.

In addition, this project will also include the following improvements: widening of the existing shoulder; overlay of the existing pavement; ditches and side slopes to be regraded; milling and paving of Route 1 northbound/southbound between Tybouts Corner and Route 273; existing lighting and overhead sign structures will be relocated; and other miscellaneous improvements. [More]




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DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Further Protect Customers & Bus Operators

Wilmington --

Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with fares waived. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Right-Turn Lane Closed on Route 141 SB for Utility Relocation

Newport --

Location: Route 141 southbound to Commons Boulevard, Newport.

Dates and Times: 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Traffic Information: DelDOT's contractor will be closing the right-turn lane on Route 141 southbound for gas line relocation. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Railroad Crossing Maintenance Work Will Require Daytime Intermittent Lane Closures on US 113 SB -- Milford

Milford --

Location: US 113 Southbound (Railroad Crossing) between Route 14/Milford-Harrington Highway and East Lane, Milford.

Times and Date: 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Delmarva Central Railroad will be performing general maintenance on their railroad crossing on US 113 in Milford. [More]




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DART, Other Regional Transit Agencies Launch #SoundTheHorn Campaign at 3 PM on April 16 / Coalition of Transportation Agencies Join in Solidarity to Honor Transportation Workers Across the Region

Wilmington --

DART, together with Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, SEPTA, and other regional public transit operators today launched a coordinated day of action to simultaneously sound their fleet of bus horns on April 16 to honor heroic transportation workers across the region. As a tribute to #HeroesMovingHeroes on the front lines of this public health crisis, all buses running in service will give two one-second horn blasts at 3 PM in solidarity with partner agencies. Heroic transportation workers continue to provide critical service for healthcare workers, first responders, childcare workers, grocery store employees and other heroes who are performing critically essential work during the Covid-19 pandemic. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Warrington Road for Utility Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Rehoboth --

Location: Warrington Road CLOSED from Route 24/John J. Williams Highway to Old Landing Road, Rehoboth.

Times & Dates: 6:00 a.m. on April 22, 2020 until 7:00 am on April 24, 2020 pending weather. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Closure of Exit 119 on Route 1 NB for Paving

Smyrna --

Location: Exit 119/US 13/SR 6/SR 300 closed between Route 1 northbound and US 13, Smyrna.

Times and Dates: 10:00 a.m. until Noon on Thursday, April 23, 2020

Traffic Information: DelDOT's contractor will be paving Exit 119.

Detour Route: Motorists will take Exit 114/US 13, south of Smyrna. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Closure of Smith Bridge Road for Milling and Resurfacing

Wilmington --

Location: Smith Bridge Road between Montchanin Road and Brandywine Creek Road, Wilmington.

Dates and Times: 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. each day, beginning on April 14, 2020 and ending on April 23, 2020, pending weather

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Smith Bridge Road will be closed during the day for the milling and resurfacing of the roadway.

Residential traffic destined for addresses between the closure points will be permitted access and directed by flaggers on-site. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Construction of a Roundabout Will Require the Closure of Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection

Middletown --

Location: Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road intersection, Middletown.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: As part of the on-going Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road intersection improvements project, DelDOT announces to motorists that the intersection will be closed for the construction of a roundabout. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection Improvements

Middletown --

Dates: Thursday, April 9, 2020 until early-June 2020

Regular Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, pending weather.

Location: Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection, Middletown. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of the Right Lane on I-95 NB for Pavement & Rehabilitation Project

Christiana/Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) contractor, Diamond Materials will begin preliminary work prior to the paving of I-95 northbound/southbound from Churchmans Road to Christiana River Bridge.

On Monday, May 4, 2020, the right lane will be closed to motorists for approximately two weeks on I-95 northbound between Exit 5A/Route 141 southbound and Exit 5B/Route 141 northbound. This lane closure is necessary to replace a section of curb and guardrail in advance of the upcoming paving project. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of South Little Creek Road for Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Dover --

Location: South Little Creek Road between Horsepond Road and Bayside Drive, Dover.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. on May 11, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that South Little Creek Road will be closed for the removal and replacement of a crossroad pipe for better drainage. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Wilmington Utility Relocation Project to Impact I-95

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the City of Wilmington are collaborating on a water line relocation project beginning Friday, May 8, 2020 and will require travel lane changes on I-95 for the next several weeks. Three drinking water transmission mains servicing City residents and businesses will be relocated from underneath the 10th Street Bridge which spans the interstate to an underground trench that will be dug under I-95.

This work will impact both the northbound and southbound lanes. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Exit 2 and Airport Road for Construction of Ramps

Newport --

As part of the Route 141 Improvements, I-95 Interchange to Jay Drive project, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that Exit 2 and Airport Road will be closed to traffic stating on March 1, 2020.

Exit 2/Route 141 southbound to I-295 northbound will be closed starting at 4:00 p.m. on March 1, 2020 until late-May 2020 to construct the ramps and roadway.

Detour Routes for Exit 2:

For traffic on Route 141 southbound, north of I-95 interchange, motorists will take the ramp to I-95 southbound to Route 58/Churchmans Road, turn left onto Route 7, take ramp to I-95 northbound and take ramp to I-295 northbound. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Intermittent Lane Closures Route 1 NB at Exit 114-Smyrna for Bridge Repairs

Smyrna --

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that intermittent lane closures will occur on Route 1 northbound near Exit 114 (US 13/SR 6/SR 300) for bridge repairs.

Location: Route 1 Northbound at Exit 114, south of Smyrna.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Route 141 NB and Exits for the Installation of Waterline and Repairs to the Ramps

Newport --

DelDOT announces to motorists that their contractor will be closing Route 141 Northbound at Exit 3A and Ramps on Friday, May 15, 2020 and Saturday, May 16, 2020 for the installation of the waterline and repairs to the ramps. In the event of inclement weather on Friday, the closures will start on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

The following closures will occur at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020 until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020

Route 141 Northbound at Exit 3A/I-95 Northbound

Exit 5B/I-95 Northbound to Route 141 Northbound

Exit 3B/Route 141 Northbound to I-95 Southbound

Exit 5B/I-95 Southbound to Route 141 Northbound

Exit 5/I-295 Southbound to Route 141 Northbound

Detour Routes:

Detour Route for Route 141 Northbound to Exit 3A/I-95 Northbound

Motorists will take the ramp from Route 141 northbound to I-95 northbound and take the ramp to Route 4 and continue straight onto Adams Street. [More]




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Sizable Decline in Processing Time to Obtain Citizenship in Australia

Based on the data of the Australian Home Affairs Department the time to process applications seeking Australian citizenship was reduced by 10 percent during 2019. Achieving Substantial ProgressIt has moreover, confirmed that the number of approvals…




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Positive Impact of Significant Investor Visa Program in Australia

An expert report, analyzes the reasons of the Applicants of Significant Investor visa Program prefer to arrive in Australia.The FocusThere is a focus on the international competition level that exists for High Net worth individuals, apart from the factors…




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NSW makes changes in its Skilled Regional Migration Program

The NSW Government has issued an update with the following information:The Home Affairs Department recently announced that the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa will replace the present 489 visa in Nov 2019.The visa in the new subclass will have…




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Bill presented in Indian Parliament seeking dual citizenship for Indians

A Member of the Indian parliamentarian introduced a Bill seeking allowing the dual citizenship for overseas nationals who are of Indian origin. Under the present laws, Indians must renounce Indian citizenship when they acquire citizenship of a foreign…




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Queensland Issues Nomination Criteria and Skilled Occupation List

The State of Queensland has released a new QSOL and nomination criteria for migration program in the present year. The highlights are:Onshore ApplicantsIn order to obtain the 489 visas applicants must be living in the regional areas of Queensland for…




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Australia's Expanded Working Holiday Visa Will Benefit Indians

Australia aims to grow the ''Working Holiday Maker'' visa program to thirteen nations, along with India, to hire workers to the Australian regional areas to resolve the labor shortages especially on farms, David Coleman, Immigration Minister, said…




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State, City Leaders Announce Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Project in Wilmington

Social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence WILMINGTON, Del. – State of Delaware social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence in the City of Wilmington under a Group Violence Intervention (GVI) project announced by state and city leaders on Tuesday. Governor John Carney joined Wilmington […]




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Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Protect Customers & Bus Operators

Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with no fare collection. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door.

 

In order to accommodate riders, DART will operate additional timing buses, as well as have additional operators on standby.

 

If you are feeling sick, please do not visit public facilities and avoid public transportation. For more information on the state's response to the Coronavirus, visit de.gov/coronavirus.