Public Health Emergency order extended

Gov. John Carney formally extended the Public Health Emergency order Oct. 7 for another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs.

This is Carney’s fourth extension of the Public Health Emergency declaration that must be renewed every 30 days by law. Carney issued his first public health emergency order July 12, a day before lifting the 16-month State of Emergency order.

“There’s no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and keep all Delaware children in their classrooms for in-person learning, than to get vaccinated,” he said in a press release. “These vaccines are safe and extremely protective against COVID-19 infection and serious illness. I encourage all Delawareans to get your shot and help us finally put an end to this pandemic. Visit de.gov/getmyvaccine to find a free vaccine provider in your community.”