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Mar 29, 2020
Beginning Monday, March 30 at 8:00 a.m., Governor Carney is ordering all out-of-state travelers into Delaware to immediately self-quarantine for 14 days to fight the spread of COVID-19. Under today’s order, anyone who enters Delaware from another state must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days. The 14 days is measured from the time of entry into Delaware or for the duration of the individual’s presence in Delaware, whichever is shorter. Governor Carney’s order also applies to anyone who has entered Delaware in the last 14 days.
Mayor Kuhns is of course following this order for those traveling into the City of Rehoboth Beach. Self-quarantine requires that an individual stay in a quarantine location (home, hotel room or rented lodging); does not go to work, school or public areas; does not use public transportation; separates from other individuals in a residence as much as possible; and avoids sharing personal items.
"Now’s not the time to visit Delaware. We’re facing a serious situation here that is getting worse,” said Governor Carney. “Delawareans need to stay at home, and anyone from another state visiting Delaware should immediately self-quarantine for two weeks. Everyone needs to take this threat seriously. Our goal is to limit a surge in COVID-19 cases that would overwhelm our hospital system."
Today’s order has the force and effect of law. Any failure to comply with the provisions contained in a Declaration of a State of Emergency or any modification to a Declaration of the State of Emergency constitutes a criminal offense. City of Rehoboth Beach law enforcement may conduct traffic stops – limited in scope to public health and quarantine questions – on vehicles registered in other states.
As reported by the Delaware Division of Public Health there have now been a total of 232 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11, 18 additional cases since I reported to you just 24 hours ago with 66 cases from Sussex County, an increase of 7 within this time period. The total number of positive cases represents a cumulative total since the pandemic began. In total, six Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.
Please know that this pandemic is very serious and has not yet peaked in our area. Please continue to shelter-in-place and please heed the warnings to keep you and your loved ones safe.
All residents living within the City of Rehoboth Beach limits are encouraged to visit the City of Rehoboth Beach CodeRED self-enrollment site to enroll additional contact information including cell phone numbers, text, and email addresses.
