Carney urges patience on reopening in Delaware, warns of grim budget outlook
DOVER — Delaware may take gradual steps toward reopening in the near future, but it’s going to take a long time before things come close to normalcy again, Gov. John Carney said Tuesday.
Based on guidance from the White House, the state wants to see 28 consecutive days of declining cases before ramping the process up a notch. Delaware does not currently have the testing capabilities or equipment to move forward in that process, according to the governor.
Providing an update on the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday, Gov. Carney highlighted the virus’ impact on the state’s budget and urged Delawareans to be patient while offering a glimpse at his thinking.
Officials will speak to many Delawareans across various fields as they weigh their next steps, the governor pledged. At the same time, he’s emphasized he plans to take a deliberate approach based on scientific data and putting public health first.
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