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Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has urged taxpayers seeking refunds to file electronically as soon as possible and announced that the agency will temporarily stop processing paper tax returns on April 15, in an effort to keep essential employees safe amid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). “We remain committed to getting refunds into taxpayers’ bank accounts…
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Delaware State Police conducted multiple checkpoints over the course of the weekend throughout Sussex County, as a measure to enforce Governor Carney’s order restricting out of state travelers entry into Delaware. The checkpoints occurred between approximately 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., both days, and rotated between roadways which had been identified as having a high…
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The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing that all walk-in access to its public offices will end beginning on Monday, April 6, 2020, because of the potential risk for clients and DHSS employees in having in-person interactions. Client needs will now be met in person by appointment only, or through phone, email…
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Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s mitigation and suppression efforts amid outbreaks of COVID-19. Effective immediately, new directives will require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment, create separate observation and isolation…
Read MoreUPDATED – 3pm – Governor Larry Hogan during an update on coronavirus began with the information that the missing canoeists are the daughter of former Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Maeve McKean and her 8 year old son, Gideon. =================================================== The Coast Guard is searching for two canoeists last sighted ten miles south of Annapolis…
Read MoreHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware announced today a $200,000 BluePrints for the Community contribution to the Delaware Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Initiative, to meet the needs of the individuals, families and organizations that are experiencing hardship. “Now more than ever, it is crucial that organizations positioned to help our community do so in a…
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Bayhealth will hold a moment of prayer for our healthcare heroes, patients, and the community as Delaware deals with the ongoing strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The prayer/meditation will be held on Friday, April 3, at 1:30 p.m. The organization’s Diversity and Spirituality Committee is coordinating this with the help of its Pastoral Care team.…
Read MoreSocial Security recipients will automatically receive direct cash assistance in the coronavirus stimulus package without having to file tax returns. The reversal comes after Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper joined 40 of his colleagues demanding the decision be reversed following guidance that the IRS issued. Earlier this week, the Treasury Department stated that Social Security…
Read MoreAs the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to progress, the amount of information associated with it seems to be ever-changing, sometimes causing more confusion than clarity. With this in mind, Delaware State Police are providing additional information to specifically address travel related restrictions set forth in Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declaration. While certain restrictions outlined…
Read MoreThe full Maryland Congressional Delegation is pushing FEMA to help with emergency medical supplies as cases continue to climb in the Old Line State. The time-sensitive request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the state and overall MD-DC-VA region. The latest bipartisan request comes among…
Read MoreThe Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump, will allow eligible state, local, and tribal governments to…
Read MoreAn 84-year-old Rehoboth Beach resident and U.S. Navy veteran has passed away due to complications from coronavirus. James Douglas Smith, 84, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes due to complications from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Smith proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan issued two emergency orders to further support Marylanders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the expansion of telehealth services and the designation of disabilities services personnel as health care providers. “As our state faces new and unprecedented challenges, we need to be adaptive, innovative, and inclusive in our response,” said Governor Hogan.…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare is inviting the public to a one-hour coronavirus (COVID-19) virtual town hall at 5 p.m. Monday, April 6. Watch the virtual town hall live on Beebe’s Facebook page, or you can dial one of the following numbers, enter the participant PIN followed by # to confirm. Primary line: 415-466-7000 – PIN: 6947511 #…
Read MoreWorcester County has declared that all non-essential, short-term rentals in West Ocean City, Ocean Pines, and all other unincorporated areas of Worcester County should be cancelled until the Stay-At-Home order is lifted at the direction of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. These emergency measures have been implemented to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in…
Read MoreThe Town of Ocean City’s Tourism Director, Donna Abbott, passed away today, April 1, after a ferocious fight with cancer. Abbott, who held the position of Tourism Director since 2012, oversaw destination marketing and worked closely with the Town’s advertising agency to promote Ocean City as a premier vacation destination. A native of Cambridge and…
Read MoreThe Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).   In total, 11 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves an 84-year-old male from Sussex County who was hospitalized and had significant underlying health conditions. To protect personal health information, DPH will not disclose additional information about the individuals who…
Read MoreDART will institute additional safety measures to ensure social distancing on all of its buses in response to the coronavirus pandemic in Delaware. As of 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…
Read MoreThe number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Delaware continues to rise, especially in Sussex County. In order to provide needed medical supplies to the healthcare systems in Delaware, eBrightHealth ACO is hosting donation drop-off locations throughout the state. The Sussex County event for Beebe Healthcare will be held Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 4,…
Read MoreThe Indian River School District will implement a remote learning plan for PreK-12 students beginning on Monday, April 20. Instruction will be delivered through a variety of platforms while schools remain closed through May 15 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. School administrators and staff will be holding remote meetings during the next few weeks…
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