
Beaches and Boardwalk OPEN!
Source: https://myhealthycommunity.dhss.delaware.gov/locations/state#trends
Check out the Restaurants who offer outdoor dining!
Many businesses have asked how they can reach the Governor's Office with questions or concerns about Delaware's Economic Recovery. The contact numbers for the Governor's Office are:
- Dover: 302-744-4101
- Wilmington: 302-577-3210
Chamber of Commerce Member Alert Emails and Email Blasts
- Member Alert, September 10, 2021 (President Biden's New Vaccine Restrictions; It is recommended that businesses in this category contact an attorney for guidance on next steps.)
- Member Alert, May 18, 2021 (Governor Carney Signs 29th Modification, Eliminates Distancing and Mask Mandate; Delawareans should follow CDC guidance on distancing and masking, indoors and outdoors; unvaccinated individuals should wear masks)
- Member Alert, May 13, 2021 (Governor Carney Updates COVID-19 Order, Eliminates Capacity Restrictions Effective May 21; School bus restrictions updated; Masks still required indoors; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events still require plan approval from DPH)
- Member Alert, May 4, 2021 (Governor Carney, DPH Announce Major Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions; Effective May 21, most capacity restrictions lifted; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events still require plan approval from DPH)
- Member Alert, April 28, 2021 (Governor Carney Signs Tenth Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Order; Revision eases outdoor table size restrictions in restaurants, suspends DIAA masking regulations)
- Member Alert, March 29, 2021 (Governor Carney Signs Eighth Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Order; Outdoor gatherings limited to 150 people, or higher with a DPH-approved plan)
- Member Alert, February 19, 2021 (Governor Carney Updates Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order Latest modification updates gathering limits)
- Member Alert, February 4, 2021 (Issued the Sixth Modification to his Omnibus State of Emergency Declaration, easing COVID-19 occupancy restrictions and requiring Delaware vaccination providers to report complete demographic information within 24 hours of administering a vaccine to the Delaware Immunization Information System (DelVAX)
- Member Alert, January 8, 2021 (Beginning today, the 10 p.m. curfew at Delaware restaurants and bars will be lifted, but establishments still must have signage prominently displayed on the table stating that parties must be from the same household and share messaging on masking compliance; modification also allows all games, matches, and competitions to resume, provided that the maximum occupancy is thirty percent.....)
- Chamber Summary 2020
- Member Information Sheet, December 4, 2020 (Governor Carney Announces Stay-at-Home Advisory, Universal Indoor Mask Order; Last day to apply for DE Relief Grant; Survey Needed)
- Member Information Sheet, December 1, 2020 (Time's running out! LAST DAY TO APPLY for a DE Relief Grant is Friday, December 4th)
- Member Information Sheet, November 25, 2020 (Replay of last week's House Small Business Caucus meeting on the expansion of the DE Relief Grants program)
- Member Information Sheet, November 22,2020 (Governor Carney Issues Third Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order)
- Member Alert, November 17, 2020 (Governor John Carney announces additional restrictions statewide, effective at 8AM on Monday, November 23, 2020)
- Membr Alert, November 6, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Second Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Order Modification; Removes additional restrictions at beach bars)
- Member Info Sheet, September 29, 2020 (Governor Carney issued a revision to the Omnibus COVID-19 order. Any event over 250 individuals must now submit the event plan for approval.)
- Member Info Sheet, September 24, 2020 (COVID Alert DE Expands Reach with Pennsylvania's Exposure Notification App)
- Member Info Sheet, September 23, 2020 (The City of Rehoboth Beach will remove the remaining barricades City-wide beginning November 2, 2020.)
- Member Alert, September 10, 2020 (Due to significant demand, the DE Relief Grant application portal closed on 9.9.20 at 10 p.m. EST for this round.)
- Member Info Sheet, September 9, 2020 (Governor Carney to Announce $25M Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund)
- Member Alert, September 8, 2020 (DE Relief Grants: First application round will open September 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM)
- Member Alert, September 4, 2020 (27th Modification to State of Emergency; Latest restrictions around bar service in Delaware beach communities)
- Member Info Sheet, September 3, 2020 (Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and New Castle County Chamber of Commerce host Damian DeStefano for DE Releif Grant Webinar)
- Member Alert, September 2, 2020 (26th modification to State of Emergency Order - Beach Bar Update)
- Member Info Sheet, September 1, 2020 (25th Modification to State of Emergency - Updated order formalizes mask guidance for children, requires schools to notify families of positive cases.)
- Member Info Sheet, August 24, 2020 (DE Relief Grant announcement to help businesses and nonprofits deal with the impact of COVID-19.)
- Member Alert, August 20, 2020 (State of Delaware, New Castle County Launch $100M Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Statewide)
- Member Info Sheet, August 19, 2020 (Governor John Carney holds a press briefing Wednesday, August 19 at 1:45 p.m)
- Member Alert, August 18, 2020 (New Jersey adds Delaware back on Travel Quarantine List along with New York, New Jersey, Connecticut)
- Member Info Sheet, August 4, 2020 (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced that Delaware has been removed from the travel advisory list on 8/4/2020.)
- Member Alert, August 3, 2020 (Downtown RB businesses who want to apply for expanded outdoor service to contact Dennis Jeney, Assistant Building Inspector)
- Member Info Sheet, July 31, 2020 (Miscellaneous info from Governor Carney)
- Member Info Sheet, July 30, 2020 (Event Info and Miscellaneous Articles)
- Member Alert, July 29, 2020 (Letter of correspondence and Revenue Loss Comparison sent to Governor Carney (July 28th 2020)
- Member Alert, July 27, 2020 (Delaware has just been added to Washington DC's quarantine list but removed from the Pennsylvania list.)
- Member Alert, July 24, 2020 (Governor Carney Signs 24th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration)
- Member Info Sheet, July 23, 2020 (Delaware back on regional quarantine list)
- Member Info Sheet, July 22, 2020 (COVID-19 Risk Meter Visual)
- Member Info Sheet, July 20, 2020 (Public Health Announces Update to Statewide COVID-19 Testing Plan)
- Member Alert July 14, 2020 (Governor Carney has announced New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have taken Delaware off of the quarantine list.)
- Member Info Sheet July 13, 2020 (Chamber Commercial)
- Member Alert July 11, 2020 (Masks not required in Dewey Beach if social distancing)
- Member Alert, July 8, 2020 (New Jersey, New York and Connecticut have added Delaware to their 14-day quarantine lists.)
- Member Info Sheet, July 8, 2020 (City of Rehoboth Beach Modifies Face Covering Requirement)
- Member Alert July 6, 2020 (Correspondence requesting The City of Rehoboth Beach to rescind the mandate of the wearing of face masks on Rehoboth Beach)
- Member Info Sheet, July 2, 2020 ( The City of Rehoboth Beach has mandated that masks must be worn in all public places, including the beach (unless the individual is in the ocean water).
- Member Alert, June 30, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Modification to State of Emergency; City of Rehoboth Beach Requires Face Coverings Everywhere; Dewey's July Fourth Fireworks Display has been Canceled)
- Member Alert, June 29, 2019 (Update on COVID-19 Testing Sites)
- Member Alert, June 29, 2020 (COVID-19 Testing Sites)
- Member Alert, June 28, 2020 (COVID-19 Testing Sites)
- Member Info Sheet, June 25, 2020 (Delaware Updates - Wednesday, June 24)
- Member Info Sheet, June 24, 2020 (Delaware continues to move forward in Phase 2)
- Member Info Sheet, June 18, 2020 (Chamber Activity at a Glance)
- Member Info Sheet, June 17, 2020 (Rehoboth Avenue Barrier Removal & International Student Outreach Program Update)
- Member Info Sheet, June 16, 2020 (City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners Special Meeting today, Movie & Bonfire Schedule and more)
- Member Alert, June 15, 2020 (View the guidelines chart for Phase 2 of Delaware’s economic reopening)
- Member Info Sheet, June 10, 2020 (Essential Services Screening Recommendations for COVID-19 Pandemic from Delaware Health and Social Services)
- Member Info Sheet, June 3, 2020 (Governor Carney announced that Phase 2 of DE’s economic reopening will begin on 6/1520. View the guidelines chart for Phase 2 of DE’s economic reopening)
- Member Info Sheet, June 2, 2020 (Link for most updated info on Phase 1; Div of Small Business is making 2 valuable resources available to small businesses and more)
- Member Info Sheet, May 29, 2020 (Commissioners Virtual Special Meeting June 2)
- Member Alert, May 29, 2020 (Info regarding the barrier walls in Downtown Rehoboth Beach)
- Member Info Sheet, May 28, 2020 (Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Plan for Outdoor Dining and Retail; Post Job Openings)
- Member Info Sheet, May 27, 2020 (How to operate safely as the state prepares for its Phase 1 reopening)
- Member Alert, May 27, 2020 (Just in from City of Rehoboth, details on merchant use of sidewalk)
- Member Info Sheet, May 27, 2020 (Application to Expand Outdoor Seating for Restaurants, City of Rehoboth)
- Member Info Sheet, May 26, 2020 (City of Rehoboth Beach will have a virtual meeting to discuss applications for businesses wishing to expand their space.)
- Member Alert, May 26, 2020 (Governor Carney Announces Lifting of Short-Term Rental Ban, Out-of-State Quarantine on June 1)
- Member Alert, May 26, 2020 (TODAY: Governor Carney to Hold Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Member Alert, May 25, 2020 (The Governor will be holding a press briefing,May 26th, between 1-2pm. We are expecting an announcement regarding short term rentals and next steps)
- Member Alert, May 22, 2020 (Info and instructions needed to apply for expanded outdoor seating)
- Member Info Sheet, May 22, 2020 (Resort Chamber implores Governor to lower restrictions)
- Member Info Sheet, May 21, 2020 (“Summer Safely” Shareable Graphics for COVID-19 which can be utilized by businesses)
- Member Info Sheet, May 20, 2020 (Rehoboth Beach Post Office is hosts virtual “Back to Business” conference to assist business owners in the greater Rehoboth & Dewey Beach area.)
- Member Alert, May 19, 2020 (Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Retail, Restaurant Businesses to Expand Operations)
- Member Alert, May 19, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Guidance for Churches, Houses of Worship & Governor Carney and Secretary Bunting Announce Working Groups to Plan Safe Return to School Buildings)
- Chamber Lettter to Governey Carney on May 14, 2020. View Letter. Also, view DE State News article, May 16, 2020.
- Member Alert, May 15, 2020 (Governor Carney Releases Phase 1 Economic Reopening Guidance and Message from Mayor Kuhns)
- Member Alert, May 15, 2020 (Governor Carney will give a COVID-19 briefing today around 1:45 p.m)
- Member Alert, May 14, 2020 (Govennor Carney Announces Reopening of Beaches to Delawareans)
- Member Alert, May 12, 2020 (Update on Beach and Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach)
- Member Info Sheet, May 11, 2020 (Delaware farmers’ markets to open under new COVID-19 protocols)
- Member Alert, May 8, 2020 (Governor Carney Releases Statement on Economic Reopening; Announces June 1 as Target for Phase I)
- Member Info Sheet, May 7, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Fifteenth Modification to State of Emergency, Dewey Beach update and more)
- Member Alert, May 5, 2020 (2) (Governor Carney Announces Interim Steps Allowing Small Businesses to Expand their Services with Social Distancing in Place; Universal Testing in Nursing Homes)
- Member Alert, May 5, 2020 (Recovery Town Hall with Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long)
- Member Info Sheet, May 3, 2020 (Chamber Activity Information)
- Member Info Sheet, May 1 ,2020 (Governor Issues Fourteenth Modification to State of Emergency and more)
- May 2020 Phase 1 Coronavirus Pertinent Guidelines: click here for Phase 1 Overview; click here for Phase 1 Industry Specific Guidelines
- Member Alert, April 25, 2020 (Governor Issues Thirteenth Modification to State of Emergency, Governor Carney Requires Delawareans to Wear Face Coverings in Public Settings)
- Member Alert, April 24, 2020 (Rehoboth Fireworks Cancelled; Governor Issues Twelfth Modification to State of Emergency; School Closing and more)
- Member Alert, April 23, 2020 (3 Phases of Restarting the Economy and Recovery Town Hall Meetings)
- Member Alert, April 23, 2020 (Governor Carney Announces Partnership with Health Providers and Sussex Employers & Discusses Eventual Reopening the State)
- Member Info Sheet, April 17, 2020 (Updates on Delaware's Coronavirus Response)
- Member Alert, April 14, 2020 (U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), will host a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, April 15th at 5:50 PM)
- Member Alert, April 13, 2020 (Governor will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. on April 14th, 2020)
- Member Info Sheet, April 10, 2020 (Dewey Beach Updates)
- Member Alert, April 10, 2020 (Summarized Business Assistance Sheet - CARES Act & HELP Program)
- Member Alert, April 9, 2020 (SBA Conference Call)
- Member Alert, April 7, 2020 (Sussex County to suspend hotel tax, provide rental assistance funds in wake of COVID-19)
- Member Info Sheet, April 7, 2020 (10th Modification to the State of Emergency - bans all short-term rental units – including vacation home rentals, hotels, motels, and condo rentals)
- Member Alert, April 6, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Tenth Update to Emergency Declaration); View FAQ's regarding these new lodging restrictions, April 6, 2020
- Member Info Sheet, April 2, 2020 (DELAWARE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES FOR HIGH-RISK BUSINESSES)
- Member Alert, April 1, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Ninth Update to Emergency Declaration)
- Member Info Sheet, April 1, 2020 (Signage requirement for “Essential Businesses” and “High Risk Essential Businesses”)
- Member Info Sheet, March 31, 2020 (Governor Carney Signs Order to Designate Emergency Child Care Sites for Essential Personnel)
- Member Alert, March 30, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Seventh Update to Emergency Declaration; DE nonprofits affected by COVID-19 are invited to apply for immediate grants from the Delaware COVID-19 Strategic Response Fund)
- Member Alert, March 27, 2020 (Synopsis)
- Member Alert, March 27, 2020 (Reminder, SBA Conference Call Today!)
- Member Alert, March 26, 2020 (Information for Small Business From: Jim Paoli, State Director; U.S. Senator Chris Coons)
- Member Alert, March 25, 2020 (Frequently Asked Questions on Essential Businesses - All Non-essential businesses ordered closed at 8 a.m.)
- Member Alert, March 24, 2020 (COVID-19 testing & Sussex County suspends all public hearings indefinitely in response to COVID-19)
- Member Alert, March 23, 2020 (Governor Carney Declares Public Health Emergency (PHE)
- Member Alert, March 23, 2020 (Mayor Kuhns announces order to close all non-essential businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic; Governor's Updates on Delaware's Coronavirus Response)
- Member Alert, March 22, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Fourth & Fifth Update to Emergency Declaration)
- Member Alert, March 21, 2020 (Delaware Gov. Carney 'absolutely' considering stay-at-home order,read article/watch video)
- Member Alert, March 21, 2020 (Goveror Carney Issues Thrid Update to Emergency Delcaration; DE beaches closed to help slow spread of coronavirus)
- Member Alert, March 20, 2020 (FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT - Signed Into Law)
- Member Alert, March 20, 2020 (Chamber Alert Synopsis)
- Member Alert, March 19, 2020 (SBA Conference Call Today)
- Member Alert, March 18, 2020 (Governor Carney Issues Second Update to Emergency Declaration)
- Member Alert, March 18, 2020 (Governor Carney Announces Additional HELP Program to Support Delaware Small Businesses)
- Member Alert, March 18, 2020 (Info for City of Rehoboth Beach Restaurants)
- Member Alert, March 17, 2020 (Chamber Activities/ Member Event Cancellations)
- Member Alert, March 16, 2020 as of 4:10 PM (Clarification on Cafes re: March 16th @ 8 PM directive)
- Member Alert, March 16, 2020 as of 3:20 PM (Governor Carney Limits Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery)
- Member Alert, March 16, 2020 (Creative options for Business Members - Restaurants, Retail, Accommodations)
- Member Alert, March 12, 2020 (Update on Coronavirus Status: Associated Cancellations and Information)
Helpful Links regarding the Coronavirus:
- Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
- Department of Health and Social Services or the Division of Public Health
- Delaware Division of Public Health - Coronavirus Info
- DPH FAQs on Coronavirus (posted 3.5.2020)
- DHSS Business Briefing on Coronavirus (posted 3.5.2020)
- Delaware Restaurant Association
- DRA Daily Update - Unemployment Insurance, Member Groups & More (3/17/2020 Email)
- DRA Daily Update - H.E.L.P. & SBA Loan Apps Now Live, plus Paid Sick Leave and more.... (3/20/2020 Email)
- DRA Daily Update - Essential Businesses Update, NEW Worker Relief Fund & more(3/23/2020 Email)
- Restaurant Industry Emergency Relief Fund for Workers (posted 3/24/2020) & Cape Gazette article
- DRA/COVID-19 Update - Federal Stimulus Bill, DOL Regs, FREE ServSafe Training and more (3/25/2020 Email)
- DRA/COVID-19 Update - 1st Steps for Businesses - CARES & SBA Grants/Loans Info (3/30/2020 Email) - Small Business Administration
- With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds. Press release. (posted 4/1/2020). Additional info at https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources - US Small Business Administration, Delaware District Office
- US Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance Information - Delaware House Small Business Caucus
- Delaware House Small Business Caucus (Important info for small businesses in response to COVID-19) Email March 16, 2020
- Delaware House Small Business Caucus (COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor Carney requests federal assistance for DE's small businesses & nonprofits) Email March 17, 2020
- Delaware House Small Business Caucus (COVID-19 UPDATE: Participate in a ZOOM video-conference meeting on Thursday (April 2nd) to discuss small business relief options; Federal CARES Act info) Email 3/30/2020
- Delaware House Small Business Caucus (REMINDER: Join a ZOOM video-conference meeting TODAY (April 2nd) to discuss small business relief options in response to COVID-19) Email 4/2/2020)
- Delaware House Small Business Caucus (REMINDER - Join the House Small Business Caucus for its next ZOOM meeting on TOMORROW (April 7th) with DE Labor Secretary Cerron Cade as the guest speaker) Email 4/6/2020
- Delaware House Small Business Caucus (COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor Carney to hold virtual town hall meetings with small businesses across the state, starting Monday (April 27th); Replay of this week's ZOOM meeting with Kurt Foreman) Email 4/24/2020
- Delaware House Small Business Caucus (COVID-19 Update: Join the House Small Business Caucus for its next ZOOM meeting on Thursday (May 28th) with U.S. Senator Chris Coons as the guest speaker), Email 5/26/2020 - Coronavirus update from Division of Small Business (3/18/2020 Email)
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency
- Newsletter 1; 3/20/20
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Situation Report 2 (posted 3/18/2020)
- DEMA's Recovery Task Force Email 3/18/2020; Handout SBA Disaster Assistance Resources for Businesses (posted March 18, 2020)
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Situation Report 3 (posted 3/19/2020)
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Situation Report 4 (posted 3/20/20)
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Situation Report 5 (posted 3/21/20)
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Situation Report 6 (posted 3/24/2020)
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Situation Report 7 (posted 3/25/2020)
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Situation Report 8 (posted 3/26/2020) - Updates & Information from Senator Chris Coons website
- Member Alert, March 26, 2020 (Information for Small Business From: Jim Paoli, State Director; U.S. Senator Chris Coons) - Updates & Information from Senator Tom Carper website
- Carper to host telephone town hall on April 15, 2020 at 5:50PM; Press Release (posted 4/14/20) - Govenor John Carney Email Updates
- DE Coronavirus Update: Statewide Testing Plan, Dogfish Head Partnership, Support for Small Businesses and Workers 3/20/2020 Email
- DE Coronavirus Update: Stay-At-Home Order, Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses 3/22/2020 Email
- Letter on School Closures 3/23/2020 Email
- DE Coronavirus Update - New Restrictions at Businesses 4/1/2020 Email
- DE Coronavirus Update - Partnership with Health Providers and Sussex County Employers 4/22/2020 Email
- Letter on Economic Recovery 4/23/2020 Email
- Link to Delaware's Recovery - Governor Carney - https://governor.delaware.gov/delawares-recovery/
- DE Coronavirus Update Email, May 1, 2020
- DE Coronavirus Update Email, May 6, 2020
- DE Coronavirus Update Email, May 18, 2020 (Guidance for Churches & Working Groups to Plan Safe Return to School Buildings)
- DE Coronavirus Update Email, May 21, 2020 (Protection Standards for Businesses, Guidance for U-Pick Farms)
- DE Coronavirus Update Email, May 29, 2020 (Guidance for Summer School and Camps, Resources for Businesses)
- DE Coronavirus Update Email, June 23, 2020 (This Week in Delaware)
- DE Coronavirus Update Email, June 30, 2020 (Pandemic Resurgence Advisory Committee to Present Interim Report - #MaskUpDE)
Links to Local Municipalities
(updates and meetings info)
- City of Rehoboth Beach
- Message from the City Manager, 3/19/2020 Email
- Message from the City Manager, Member Alert 3/20/2020 Email
- Mayor Kuhns announces order to close all non-essential businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic, Member Alert 3/23/20 Email
- Message from the City Manager, 3/26/2020 Email
- Message from the City Manager, 3/28/2020 Email
- Message from the City Manager, 3/29/2020 Email
- Board of Commissioners Workshop Meeting on April 6, 2020 is cancelled (posted 3/30/20)
- Rehoboth Beach cancels Independence Day Fireworks due to COVID-19, Press Release 4/24/2020
- Message from Mayor Kuhns, 5/15/20 Email
- Application to Expand Outdoor Seating for Restaurants and details on Merchants using up to three feet from their storefront to display wares. Posted 5/27/2020 - Town of Dewey Beach
- Press Release Regarding COVID-19
- Dewey is alive and moving forward! Email 4/1/2020
- Dewey Beach Email 4/8/2020
- Dewey beaches to remain closed for now, Cape Gazette Article, May 7, 2020
- In Dewey, town manager to OK expanding outdoor seating. Cape Gazette Article, May 28, 2020
- Dewey Beach Email 5/29/2020 and Link to Dewey Beach Opening Policies
Local Restaurants, Retail, Sevices & More Specials (updated daily)
- Click here to view specials posted on the Chamber's website! For example, restaurants open for take-out/delivery with specials....retail offer online shopping....services offering computer assistance, banners, printing services and more!
- The Resort Area offers lots of outdoor dining options! Check out the restaurants!
- More specials posted on the Chamber's Facebook page too!
- View the list of restaurants open for delivery, take-out or curbside! Posted May 21, 2020.
- View the 2 page advertisement in the March 27, 2020 Cape Gazette edition!
Below is a list of Emergency Declarations, press releases, miscellaneous information and known cancellations due to the Coronavirus:
(Please scroll through the list which is from OLDEST TO MOST CURRENT. Check back as the list is being updated on a regular basis. Please confirm with business).
- Governor Carney Issues Twenty Seventh Update to Emergency Declaration, September 3, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Twenty Sixth Update to Emergency Declaration, September 1, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Twenty Fifth Update to Emergency Declaration, August 26, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Twenty Fourth Update to Emergency Declaration, June 24, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Twenty Third Update to Emergency Declaration, June 30, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Fifteenth Update to Emergency Declaration, May 7, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Fourteenth Update to Emergency Declaration, April 30, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Thirteenth Update to Emergency Declaration, April 25, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Twelfth Update to Emergency Declaration, April 23, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Tenth Update to Emergency Declaration, April 6, 2020, Press Release
- View FAQs regarding these new lodging restrictions (posted April 6, 2020) - Trump approves Delaware disaster declaration, Cape Gazette Article, April 5, 2020
- Governor Carney Issues Ninth Update to Emergency Declaration, April 1, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Eighth Update to Emergency Declaration, March 30, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Seventh Update to Emergency Delcaration, March 29, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Sixth Update to Emergency Delcaration, March 24, 2020, Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Fourth & Fifth Update to Emergency Declaration, Member Alert March 22, 2020
- Click for full list of essential and non-essential businesses, as defined by Sunday’s 3/22 order
- Click to watch video of Governor Carney's Message (3/22/20) - Governor Carney Issues Third Update to Emergency Declaration, Member Alert March 21, 2020 and Press Release
- Governor Carney Issues Second Update to Emergency Declaration, Member Alert March 18, 2020
- First Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat (posted 3/16/2020)
- Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) (posted 3/12/2020)
- Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak (WBOC, 3/12/20)
- Rehoboth Beach Convention Center Closed Through April 30 (posted 3/12/20)
- Peninusla Regional Medical Center Healthfest Cancelled (posted 3/12/20)
- Peninsula Regional Health System: New COVID-19 Enhanced Patient Safety Visitation Policy (posted 3/13/2020)
- 4th Annual Cherry Blossom Beach Fest Cancellations and Time Changes (posted 3/13/2020)
- The 2020 Coastal Delaware Running Festival has been cancelled. More info at www.codelrun.com
- Cape Gazette's website for postings on cancellations
- Rehoboth Art League updates from March 13, 2020 Email
- Fins Hospitality Group email from March 16, 2020
- La Vida Hospitality Group update from March 16, 2020 Email
- Clear Space Theatre Email update from March 17, 2020 Email
- All remaining Clear Space Theatre performances of Kiss Me Kate from March 13-22, 2020 have been cancelled. More info at www.clearspacetheatre.org
- SoDEL Concepts update from March 13, 2020 Email
- Delmarva Power update from March 13, 2020 Email
- Governor Carney Email March 13, 2020
- Grandpa Mac Email March 15, 2020
- Lefty's Alley and Eats Email March 17, 2020
- Mason's Lobsters Email March 13, 2020
- Milton Theatre Email March 13, 2020
- DART Service Update press release on March 17, 2020. Also visit www.dartfirststate.com for updates
- Historic Lewes Farmers' Market press release email on March 16, 2020
- Tanger Outlets Announces Modified Hours Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as of March 17, 2020
- Rehoboth Beach Film Society update from March 17, 2020 Email and March 24, 2020 Email
- Town of Dewey Beach Update from March 17, 2020 Email
- DPH ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL POSITIVE CASES OF CORONAVIRUS from email on March 17, 2020
- La Vida Hospitality Donates 100% of GC Sales Back To Staff Without Work press release from email March 17, 2020
- Coronavirus in Delaware: Changes to unemployment insurance rules amid pandemic from Delaware Online March 17, 2020
- State Farm Insurance March 17, 2020 Email
- DART to Operate a Reduced Service Level Statewide on Weekdays Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020. View press release.
- SSA COVID-19 Update: Offices closed to the public, benefits will be paid on time. Press release from Social Security Administration. March 19, 2020.
- Pathways to Success Update from March 19, 2020 Letter
- Delmarva Power Email Update March 19, 2020 More information on the steps Delmarva Power is taking to assist its customers can be found here
- US Chamber Coronavirus Legislative Update from 3/19/2020 Email
- Delaware Tourism Office Email: HELP Applications now available (posted 3/20/2020)
- Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Safety and Health Consultation Service Email (posted 3/20/2020)
- Businesses can post their information on ForeverMedia free of charge (posted3/20/2020). View letter here. Visit https://www.foreverdelmarva.com/forever-value-plan/
- Beebe COVID-19 screening line open. Read article on Cape Gazette Posted 3/20/2020
- Cape May – Lewes Ferry Consolidates Operating Schedule: Vehicle Passage Only; Travelers Must Remain Inside Vehicle. 3/20/2020 press release.
- Coronavirus Bill Requiring Paid Employee Leave Signed Into Law (posted 3/20/2020)
- DIAC Cyber Pass Through: FBI PSA: FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (posted 3/23/20)
- Informational flyer to post in businesses and on their social media platforms (posted 3/23/2020)
- Delmarva Power Extending Customer Support Practices to Ensure All Residents Have Safe and Reliable Energy Service During This Critical Time (posted 3/23/2020)
- Governor Carney's Letter to Schools (posted 3/24/2020)
- Beebe Healthcare is offering COVID-19 testing at several locations. View press release here (posted 3/24/2020). Additional info on COVID-19 at https://www.beebehealthcare.org/patients-visitors/public-health-information
- Social Security virtual presentations now available 3/24/2020 Email
- Firefly cancels 2020 Festival. Cape Gazette article 3/24/2020
- Risk of Exposure to a known COVID 19 Case in the Workplace Flyer (posted 3/25/2020)
- USPS Statement on Coronavirus (posted 3/25/2020)
- UPS Information and Business Updates Email 3/25/2020
- Letter from Williams Insurance (posted 3/25/2020)
- Free website where local businesses can list themselves and promote if they are offering delivery, take-out and or curbside services. The site also encourages everyone to support local businesses by purchasing a Gift Card. Restaurants will be indcluded in the dining guide in the beach papers (Delaware Coast Press, BeachComber, the Wave) in order to let people know who is open, if they are delivering, etc. The link is: https://supportlocal.usatoday.com (posted 3/25/2020)
- Cape Henlopen State Park open with restrictions, Cape Gazette article (posted 3/25/2020)
- Milton Theatre closes indefinitely, Cape Gazette Article (posted 3/25/2020)
- Update on Comcast Business services related to coronavirus Email 3/25/2020
- Tanger Outlets Rehoboth closes due to COVID-19, Cape Gazette Article 3/25/2020
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 (posted 3/25/2020)
- COVID-19 Chart (posted 3/25/2020)
- Apple Electric Lights Up the Night! Cape Gazette Article (posted 3/25/2020)
- Local State Farm Rep Email (posted 3/25/2020)
- Delmarva Printing Remains Open (posted 3/25/2020)
- Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums closed; special programs postponed (posted 3/26/2020)
- Clear Space makes season schedule change, Press Release 3/26/2020
- Delaware Resorts Home Expo (previously scheduled for April) is not being canceled. It will be postponed to a date. Notification of new date will be released as soon as a new date is secured. Info at https://deexpos.com/ (posted 3/26/2020)
- Delmarva Power Warns Customers About Utility Scammers During COVID-19 Pandemic, Press Release 3/27/2020
- Immediate grants available to Delaware nonprofits email (posted 3/27/2020)
- CARES Act, Frequently Asked Questions (posted 3/27/2020)
- Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement Newsletter (Federal Stimulus Bill; 2nd Needs Survey; Free Webinars) (posted 3/30/20)
- Delaware Toursim Office Email 3/31/2020
- Info on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program. More info at https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp (posted 3/31/20)
- DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Further Protect Customers and Bus Operators, Press Release 4/1/2020
- Delaware Tech – Medical Supply Donations being accepted in Georgetown, View Flyer or visit https://donatede.org/ (posted 4/1/2020)
- With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds. Press release. (posted 4/1/2020). https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
- Essential Services Screening Resources for COVID-19. View informational sheet with links. View image. (posted 4/1/2020)
- COVID Myth Busting Information Sheet (posted 4/1/2020)
- DNREC Social Distancing Image (posted 4/1/2020)
- Distance Makes Us Stronger Image (posted 4/1/2020)
- Delaware Division of Small Business -- Which Loan Program is right for my business? Also visit, https://business.delaware.gov/ (posted 4/1/2020)
- Delaware Division of Small Business, Email 4/2/2020 Also, visit https://business.delaware.gov/coronavirus/
- Sussex County First Responder Supplies Request Letter, April 2, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Loan - Tidemark Federal Credit Union is SBA approved and we will be offering these loans. View Flyer Here. View Image Here. Posted 4/3/2020
- Rapid testing comes to Delaware as 143 new COVID-19 positives announced, Cape Gazette Article April 5, 2020
- Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about Stimulus Payments (posted April 6, 2020)
- From the DE Division of Small Business (April 7, 2020): The state of Delaware is providing open businesses with this printable poster to display at their locations. It helps inform out-of-state residents they are not permitted to patronize Delaware businesses unless they first quarantine themselves in Delaware for 14 days.
- Sussex County to suspend hotel tax, provide rental assistance funds in wake of COVID-19 (posted April 7, 2020)
- DART, Other Regional Transit Agencies Launch #SoundTheHorn Campaign at 3PM on April 16 (posted April 15, 2020)
- SSI Recipients Will Receive Automatic Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) (posted April 15, 2020)
- Cape Community Coordination for COVID-19 Information
- Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce Information
- Membership Reopening Pandemic Survey – April 15, 2020
- Membership Comments on Membership Pandemic Reopening – April 17, 2020 - 24 hours to give from the heart to help sick children far from home, Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, Email 4/21/20
- Rehoboth Beach cancels Independence Day Fireworks due to COVID-19, Press Release 4/24/2020
- Schools closed through end of academic year, Cape Gazette Article 4/24/2020
- How Delaware Hospice is Weathering COVID-19, Email 4/24/2020. More info at https://www.delawarehospice.org/coronavirus-hospice-care-information/
- Clear Space Theatre Continues Performances...fom the Window? Press Release, April 27, 2020
- Mental Health Awareness Month Partnership (DRA & NAMI DE) - 'You Are Not Alone' Press Release (April 28, 2020)
- #ShopLocalDE Retail Contest Now Open, April 30, 2020 Email
- Coronavirus Daily: The Race is on to Develop a COVID-19 Vaccine, US Chamber of Commerce Email April 30, 2020
- Email update from Coastal Kayak, Email April 30, 2020
- Virtual town hall gathers input for reopening, Cape Gazette Article, May 1, 2020
- Rehoboth Beach reopens Bandstand circle, Cape Gazette Article, May 1, 2020 and City of Rehoboth Beach Press Release, May 1, 2020
- Dewey beaches to remain closed for now, Cape Gazette Article, May 7, 2020
- Clear Space Theatre Finds a Way to Perform Outside the Box, Press Release, May 7, 2020
- DART Service Change Effective May 17, 2020 with Temporary Adjustments, Press Release, May 12, 2020
- Governor Carney Releases Phase 1 Economic Reopening Guidance, Posted May 15, 2020
- Chamber Lettter to Governey Carney on May 14, 2020. View Letter. View DE State News article, May 16, 2020.
- Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announces the opening of the Wilmington Transit Center. Press Release, May 19, 2020
- DART’s Schedule for Memorial Day, New Holiday Service in New Castle County. Press Release, May 20, 2020
- Summer Safely Graphics for Businesses (Flyers, Facebook Cover Image, and Web Images). Click here to view and download files. Posted May 21, 2020.
- Click here for information and instructions needed to apply for expanded outdoor seating. Posted May 22, 2020.
- DART Resumes Full Bus Service Levels, Front Door Boardings and Fare Collection on Monday, June 1. Press Release, May 26, 2020.
- REHOBOTH BEACH PARKING METERS AND PERMITS IN EFFECT MAY 30. Press Release, May 27, 2020
- Find sources of PPE to protect your customers and staff . . . Click here for the Business to Business Toolkit. Posted May 27, 2020.
- In Dewey, town manager to OK expanding outdoor seating. Cape Gazette Article, May 28, 2020.
- The state will host two drive-thru testing events this week in addition to the previously announced event in Lewes tomorrow. The additional events are Wednesday afternoon in Dover and Thursday in Bridgeville. Posted June 2, 2020.
- Cinema Art Theater Re-Opening Guidelines. Email, June 4, 2020
- USAe Webinar Calendar, Email June 4, 2020
- Division of Public Health's updated Essential Services Screening Policy. Posted 6/10/2020
- Know your risk during COVID-19. Chart by the Texas Medical Association. Posted 7/22/2020
- Correspondence to Governor Carney and Revenue Loss Comparison Posted 7/29/2020
- Delaware State News Articles regading COVID-19/Revenue Loss; 7/30/2020 Edition: Print Article; Print Letter/Commentary; 7/29/20 Web Article
- Cape Gazette Article, Survey: Beach businesses lost more than $200 million. View Article. Posted 7/31/2020
- #MaskUpDE graphic which can be used for social media/email signatures/documents/etc. Posted 9/3/2020
- COVID-19 Updates and Resources; Email from Delaware Tourism Office. Posted 9/25/2020.
- Carney Extends State of Emergency for Seventh Time. October 2, 2020, Cape Gazette Article. Posted 10/5/2020.
- COVID-19 Updates and Resources; Email from Delaware Tourism Office. Posted 10/9/2020.
- Explore Safely marketing materials provided by Delaware Tourism Office. Click here for link. Posted 10/21/20.
- Know Before You Go marketing materials provided by Delaware Tourism Office. Click here for link. Posted 10/21/20.