Governor John Carney
We saw too many people on the beaches yesterday, and we weren’t seeing the kind of social distancing that we need in order to slow the spread of coronavirus. That’s why I issued orders to close Delaware beaches beginning at 5:00 p.m. today, March 21, 2020.
We need everyone to take this situation seriously. Don’t go out in public unnecessarily. Wash your hands and disinfect surfaces frequently. Stay home, especially if you feel sick and even if you have mild symptoms. We will get through this together.
Beginning at 5:00pm today:
• The public is prohibited from accessing the beach except to exercise or walk their dogs where dogs are permitted.
• Local officials may choose to enact tighter restrictions.
• Local and state law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce provisions in the State of Emergency.
This was a difficult decision, but we need folks to follow the rules to keep all Delawareans safe.