Covid-19 Archives - Chesapeake Crier

Delawareans should follow CDC guidance on distancing and masking, indoors and outdoors; unvaccinated individuals should wear masks

May 19, 2021Across Our Desk

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed the 29th modification to the COVID-19 State of Emergency declarationOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader, eliminating social distancing requirements and removing Delaware’s mask mandate effective May 21, 2021. Delawareans, visitors, and Delaware businesses should follow social distancing and masking guidance for fully vaccinated individuals issued last […]

Newark City Council Votes to Limit Social Gatherings During COVID-19 State of Emergency

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020Across Our Desk

Effective immediately, indoor gatherings are limited to 12 people; outdoor gatherings limited to 20 NewArk, DE – To curb the likelihood of a coronavirus outbreak in Newark as University of Delaware students return to campus, members of City Council voted in favor of limiting indoor and outdoor social gatherings effective immediately. Indoor gatherings at a […]

Tred Avon Players Announcement on 2020 Season

June 18, 2020Across Our Desk

Due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, it appears that the Tred Avon Players will have to cancel the remainder of the 2020 season. In addition to “And Then There None” in April, this affects the August production of “Camelot” and also the October production of “The Great Gatsby”. This decision has not been made […]

MD DNR May 6, 2020 Update Regarding Maryland’s Stay at Home Order and Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation

May 6, 2020Across Our Desk

As you know, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hogan issued a stay-at-home order, which remains in effect. That stay-at-home order allowed for limited outdoor exercise. Given the announcement of the governor’s Roadmap to Recovery, the state has now expanded opportunities for outdoor exercise and recreation in the state and on Maryland Department of Natural […]

Ocean City Mayor Opens Beach, Boardwalk & Inlet Parking Lot on May 9, 2020

May 5, 2020Across Our Desk

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan announced Monday that he intends to lift the Mayoral Declaration on May 9, 2020 allowing the opening of the beach, Boardwalk & Inlet Parking Lot. This is a way to give individuals more opportunities to get outside, exercise and enjoy fresh air, while still adhering to physical distancing guidelines and […]

Delaware State Parks, Wildlife Area Visitors Must Bring Masks Starting Friday

April 30, 2020Across Our Desk

DOVER, DE – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that starting Friday those aged 13 or older are required to bring a face mask with them to enter state parks, wildlife areas and reserves, and should wear the mask when they cannot maintain social distancing from other visitors. Those who do not […]

Ocean City Following State’s Roadmap to Recovery, Hopes to Lift Restrictions Once Stay-At-Home Order Ends

April 29, 2020Across Our Desk

Lodging Restrictions Extended, Beach and Boardwalk Remain Closed Ocean City, Maryland – Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan amended two mayoral declarations combating the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19), in order to mirror the State of Maryland’s recovery plan. The April 28th declaration extends emergency orders enacted in March, including closure of the beach, Boardwalk and Inlet […]

Maryland Heritage Tourism Nonprofits to Apply for COVID-19 Emergency Operating Grants

April 20, 2020Across Our Desk

Matching Grants of up to $20,000 Available; Deadline to Apply is May 1, 2020 Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) is requesting heritage tourism nonprofit organizations to apply for emergency operating matching grants of up to $20,000. As a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the economic ramifications, many heritage […]

Be Safe At Home this Holiday Weekend

April 10, 2020Across Our Desk

Ocean City, Maryland – With the holiday weekend upon us, Ocean City officials urge that now is not the time to travel to the resort community. Maryland, along with several surround states, remain under a Stay-At-Home order. In addition, Ocean City’s beach, Boardwalk and Inlet Parking Lot remain closed. “We are facing the greatest health […]

Ocean City Cancels Springfest

April 1, 2020Across Our Desk

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Officials announced on Wednesday that Springfest 2020 scheduled for May 7th-10th in Ocean City has been canceled. Officials say they are working with vendors, headliners, and local entertainers on how to proceed.

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