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Below is a comprehensive archive of COVID-19 press releases and information shared by Delaware County since January 2020. Please note- content is accurate at the time of publication, but may have changed based on new data and guidance.

For additional news related to COVID-19, you can refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health websites.


November 2022

Stay Healthy for the Holidays! Delaware County Health Department to Offer Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Starting in December - 11/28/2022

September 2022

Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Available through the Delaware County Health Department Starting September 28 - 9/28/2022

Delaware County Health Department to Provide Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations on Alternating Thursdays in Yeadon Starting Sept. 22 - 9/22/2022

Pfizer Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Available through the Delaware County Health Department Starting September 22 - 9/16/2022

Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Approved by FDA - 9/1/2022

June 2022

Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children 6 Months and Over - 6/22/2022

Delaware County Health Department Partners with Local Health Care Provider Personic to Open Free COVID-19 Testing Site - 6/8/2022

May 2022

Delaware County Moves to High COVID-19 Community Transmission Levels - 5/20/2022

Delaware County Health Department Announces Weekly Vaccination Dates and Locations - 5/3/2022

April 2022

Delaware County Health Department Announces Weekly Vaccination Dates and Locations - 4/25/2022

Delaware County Health Department Announces Weekly Vaccination Dates and Locations - 4/18/2022

March 2022

FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals - 3/29/2022

Delaware County’s COVID-19 Memorial to be held on March 8 - 3/2/2022

Delaware County Implements Updated Mask Guidance - 3/1/2022

January 2022

Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19

Delaware County partners with Personic Healthcare to open new COVID-19 Testing Site in Sharon Hill - 1/10/2022

The Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force’s January 6, 2022 Update from Dr. Lisa O’Mahony - 1/6/2022

PA Department of Health Recommends Pfizer Booster Dose for Children Ages 12 and Older Following Federal Approval - 1/5/2022

New COVID-19 Testing Sites Open in Response to Increased COVID-19 Cases and an Urgent Demand for Testing - 1/5/2022

CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster at 5 Months - 1/4/22


December 2021

Delaware County Urges Residents to be ‘Healthy for the Holidays’ - 12/9/21

Delaware County's ‘Healthy for the Holidays’ COVID-19 Vaccine Townhall - 12/8/21


November 2021

New COVID-19 webinar titled “Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11: Hear from the Experts” to be held on Dec. 2 - 11/29/21

All adults in Pennsylvania are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine booster - 11/19/21

The Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force’s November 18, 2021 Update from Dr. Lisa O’Mahony - 11/18/21

The Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force’s November 4, 2021 Update from Dr. Lisa O’Mahony - 11/4/21

Children ages 5 through 11 Can Receive the Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine - 11/4/21


October 2021

The Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force’s October 25, 2021 Update from Dr. Lisa O’Mahony - 10/25/21

FDA and CDC Authorize Booster Dose of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Vaccines to Certain Adults - 10/22/21

Delaware County’s Statement on the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Booster - 10/15/21

The Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force’s October 7, 2021 Update from Dr. Lisa O’Mahony - 10/7/21


September 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Beginning Sept. 28 - 9/28/21

FDA And CDC Authorize Booster Dose Of Pfizer Vaccine To Certain Adults - 9/27/21

CDC Statement on ACIP Booster Recommendations - 9/27/21

The Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force’s September 22, 2021 Update from Dr. Lisa O’Mahony - 9/22/21

Pennsylvania Ready to Provide COVID-19 Booster Shots Upon CDC Authorization - 9/21/21

COVID-19 Vaccines at 69th Street Terminal 9/16, 9/17, and 9/20 - 9/17/21


August 2021

PA Department of Health Announces Mask Mandate for Schools - 8/31/21

Residents Invited to the Chester-Upland Family Fun Day at Eyre Park/Chester High School Football Field - 8/26/21

Back to School Fun: Free Vaccines and Backpacks for Delco students at the Delaware County Wellness Center (Hosted by Health Partners Plans) - 8/26/21

Panel Discussion on COVID-19 and the Return to School on Aug. 26 - 8/20/21

Additional Dose COVID Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions - 8/17/21

CDC and PA Health Alert Network Issue Updated COVID-19 Guidance - 8/5/21

Coronavirus Variants - 8/4/21


July 2021

National Eviction Moratorium Ends July 31/ Rental Assistance Available for Delco Residents - 7/30/21

Pennsylvania Department of Health to Resume COVID-19 Related Services to Delaware County - 7/30/21

Kids Kick COVID Event on July 22 and 24 - 7/15/21

Delaware County offering COVID-19 testing on July 14 and 15 - 7/9/21

Chester County to Step Down as Public Health Lead for Delaware County’s COVID-19 Response - 7/8/21

Delaware County Council Approves two DELCO Summer 2021 Programs - 7/2/21

COVID-19 Town Hall hosted by United Health Care - 7/1/21


June 2021

Delaware County Closes its Aston Community Center Vaccination Site - 6/9/21

Chester Transportation Center Vaccination Clinic Open on Tuesday, June 15 - 6/8/21

Delaware County Operating 14 COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics This Week (Revised 6/8/21) - 6/7/21

Delaware County’s Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Program Begins Fourth Week - 6/4/21

Delaware County offering Pfizer Vaccinations at Delaware County Wellness Center - 6/2/21

Delaware County Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations at over a Dozen Clinic Sites - 6/2/21


May 2021

Delaware County’s Successful Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Program Enters Week Three - 5/28/21

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Honor of Superintendent Scott Mahoney to be held on June 9 - 5/27/21

Delaware County Now Offering Walk-in and Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccinations - 5/24/21

Delaware County’s Successful Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Program Enters Week Two - 5/21/21

Delaware County Launches Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Program - 5/14/21

CDC Updates Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People - 5/13/21

COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccines Available for 12 to 15-Year-Olds - 5/13/21

Updated Universal Face Covering Order - 5/7/21

Governor to lift Mitigation Order on Memorial Day and Masking Order once 70% of PA Residents are Vaccinated - 5/4/21


April 2021

Delaware County Resumes use of Single-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine - 4/29/21

Delaware County Now Offering Walk-in and Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccinations - 4/28/21

Department of Health: Resume Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Following FDA/CDC Recommendation - 4/26/21

PA Department of Health Extends Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations - 4/15/21

Delaware County Pauses Use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine - 4/13/21

All Adults in Pennsylvania are Eligible on April 13 to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments - 4/12/21

Delaware County’s April 8 Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 4/8/21

Delaware County’s April 1 Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 4/2/21

April 1, 2021 Statement regarding possible Delaware County Mass Vaccination Site at Delaware County Community College - 4/1/21


March 2021

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby and Upland during the Week of March 29 - 3/29/21

Keystone First Wellness Center's Official Opening - 3/26/21

Delaware County’s March 26 Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 3/26/21

Delaware County Launches Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program - 3/24/21

Department of Health Amends Universal Face Coverings Order to Align with CDC Guidance - 3/22/21

Delaware County’s March 19 Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 3/19/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby and Upland during the Week of March 22 - 3/19/21

Gov. Wolf Lifts Some Restrictions Effective April 4 - 3/15/21

Delaware County’s March 12 Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 3/12/21

Gov. Wolf Announces Targeted Vaccination Strategies - 3/12/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby and Upland during the Week of March 15 - 3/12/21

Delaware County COVID-19 Update - March 11 (Video) - 3/11/21

COVID-19 Update to be held March 11 at 4pm - 3/10/21

Hotspots Available for Check Out from Delaware County Libraries - 3/10/21

Delaware County Partners with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to Host Long-Term COVID-19 Testing Site in Upland - 3/8/21

Southeast Pennsylvania Counties Issue Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution - 3/8/21

Delaware County’s March 5 Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 3/5/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby during the Week of March 8 - 3/5/21

Gov. Wolf Announces Plan to Vaccinate Teachers and Other School Staff - 3/3/21

Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions - 3/1/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby during the Week of March 1 - 3/1/21


February 2021

Delaware County Announces March 6 Food Drive to Assist Residents in Need - 2/26/21

Delaware County’s Feb. 25 Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 2/25/21

COVID-19's Impact on Mental Health to be Held on March 2 - 2/23/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby during the Week of February 22 - 2/22/21

Delaware County’s Feb. 19 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts - 2/19/21

COVID-19 Phone Town Hall to be held Feb. 18 - 2/18/21

Delaware County’s Feb. 17 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts - 2/17/21

Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall Held Feb. 16 - 2/15/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby during the Week of February 15 - 2/12/21

Delaware County’s Feb. 9 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts - 2/9/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby during the Week of February 8 - 2/5/21

Delaware County’s Feb. 3 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts - 2/3/21


January 2021

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby during the Week of February 1 - 1/29/21

Delaware County’s Jan. 28 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts - 1/28/21

Opening of the Delaware County Wellness Center (video) - 1/27/21

Delaware County Council Officially Opens the Delaware County Wellness Center - 1/27/21

COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall on Jan. 28 - 1/26/21

Delaware County Opens COVID-19 Call Center - 1/25/21

Jan. 22 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County - 1/22/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby during the Week of January 25 - 1/22/21

Jan. 20 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County - 1/20/21

Delaware County’s COVID-19 Memorial (video) - 1/20/21

Jan. 19 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County - 1/19/21

Delaware County Participates in National COVID-19 Memorial on Jan. 19 - 1/15/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Darby and Upland During the Week of January 18 - 1/15/21

Jan. 15 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County - 1/15/21

Jan. 14 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County - 1/14/21

Pennsylvania Allows Pharmacies to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine, Bolstering Fight To Stop The Virus - 1/14/21

Citizen Corps of Delaware County is Seeking Nurses and Nursing Student Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts - 1/12/21

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Week of January 11th in Darby and Upland - 1/8/21

Citizen Corps of Delaware County is Expanding Volunteer Recruitment to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations - 1/6/21

Jan. 5 Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Delaware County - 1/5/21

Restaurant Indoor Dining Capacity May Increase Jan. 4 to 25 Percent, or 50 Percent if Self-Certified - 1/4/21


December 2020

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Next Week in Darby and Upland - 12/31/20

Delaware County Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations - 12/30/20

Residents Reminded to be Vigilant during the Holiday Season

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Dec. 28-31 in Darby and Upland - 12/23/2020

Delco Strong: Rapid Response Grant Available to Assist Local Businesses Directly Affected by Recent Mitigation Efforts - 12/18/20

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Next Week in Darby and Upland - 12/18/20

Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance - 12/14/20

Gov. Wolf Announces Mitigation Efforts - 12/10/20

Virtual Support Group for Front Line Workers - 12/09/20

PA Department of Health Holds COVID-19 Testing in Media Dec. 10-14 - 12/09/20

Shop SAFE this Holiday Season (video) - 12/07/20

Delaware County’s December 4 Update on COVID-19 - 12/04/20

Delaware County Conducting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Monday December 14, through Friday, December 18th in Darby and Upland - 12/04/20

Dec. 4 update on COVID-19 (video) - 12/04/20

COVID-19 Testing at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Dec. 2, 3, 4 - 12/01/20

COVID-19 Information for Travelers - 12/01/20

Instructions for Symptomatic Individuals - 12/01/20

Instructions for Individuals with Close Contact - 12/01/20

Close Contact Notifications for COVID-19 - 12/01/20


November 2020

PA Department of Health Orders Additional COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies - 11/25/20

Delaware County Offers COVID-19 Testing and Free Flu Shots Next Week in Upland - 11/25/20

Governor Wolf announces new statewide mitigation efforts - 11/23/20

Delco Launches Keep the Cheer Here Social Media Campaign - 11/20/20

COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall on Nov. 23 - 11/20/20

Delaware County Council Passes Resolution to Request Additional COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies - 11/19/20

Holiday guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic - 11/18/20

State Announces Four New Mitigation Efforts - 11/17/20

Delaware County’s November 12 COVID-19 Briefing - 11/12/20

Free COVID-19 Testing on Nov. 14, 16 and 17 in Upper Darby and Upland - 11/12/20


October 2020

COVID-19 Cases Increase Across Delaware County and the State - 10/28/20

Delco Strong 3 Grants Available to Business Owners and Non-Profits - 10/27/20

Free career services and job training available during the COVID-19 pandemic - 10/23/20

PA Department of Health Confirms Pennsylvania’s First COVID-19 Positive Cat - 10/20/20

Returning to Schools and Keeping Spaces Safe - Video - 10/15/20

COVID-19 Guidance for Halloween Activities - 10/13/20

Guidance for All Sports Permitted to Operate During the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency to Ensure the Safety and Health of Employees, Athletes and the Public - 10/6/2020

Amended Guidelines on Safe Gathering Limits - 10/7/20

The State Issues Updated Sports Guidance - 10/6/20

Residents Can Use COVID Alert PA App When Traveling to NY, NJ, DE - 10/2/20


September 2020

Council Holds Special Meeting to Discuss CARES Act Funding on Sept. 29 - 9/26/20

COVID-19 Public Testing Site Held Sept. 29 in Aston - 9/25/20

Governor Launches COVID-19 Alert PA App - 9/24/20

Restaurant Self-Certification Process Now Open - 9/21/20

COVID-19 Public Testing Site Held Sept. 24 in Upland - 9/18/20

Restaurants May Increase Indoor Occupancy to 50 Percent - 9/18/20

Delaware County Cancels COVID-19 Public Testing Site in Millbourne - 9/17/20

COVID-19 Testing in Millbourne on September 16 and 17 - 9/9/20

Restaurants May Increase Indoor Occupancy to 50% on Sept. 21 - 9/8/20

Delco CARES Housing Assistance Available September 1 - 9/1/20


August 2020

Applications Being Accepted for the PEDA Restart Grant - 8/21/20

COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for Wednesday, 8/19, in Prospect Park Has Been Canceled - 8/19/20

COVID-19 Testing in Aldan on August 25, 26 and 27 - 8/18/20

The Importance of Contact Tracing and Warning of Possible Scams - 8/12/20

Telehealth Line for Early Learning Professionals - 8/11/20

COVID-19 Information for Travelers - 8/10/20

Governor Provides Recommendation for School and Recreational Youth Sports - 8/6/20

COVID-19 Testing in Lansdowne on August 11, 12 and 13 - 8/5/20

Delaware County Cancels COVID-19 Testing in Upper Darby - 8/4/20

Chester County Health Department Issues Guidance for Schools - 8/4/20

Delco Gives Back to be held August 11 - 8/3/20


July 2020

Webinar for Childcare Facility Owners on August 4 at 6pm - 7/30/20

COVID-19 Cases Increase Among Residents Under 30 Years of Age in Delaware County - 7/24/20

COVID-19 Testing in Sharon Hill on July 28, 29, 30 - 7/22/20

Free Food Giveaway on July 29 - 7/21/20

COVID-19 Testing in Yeadon on July 21, 22, 23 - 7/20/20

Baby Item Pick-Up Event on July 31 in Morton - 7/16/20

Hazard Pay Grants Available for Front-Line Workers in Life-Sustaining Industries - 7/16/20

Governor Issues Guidance to Safely Reopen Pennsylvania’s Schools - 7/16/20

Governor Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases - 7/15/20

Wolf Administration Warns of Dangers of Not Protecting Against COVID-19 - 7/14/20

COVID-19 Testing in Darby on July 14, 15, 16 - 7/10/20

Bars and Restaurants Being Monitored for Compliance as COVID-19 Case Rise - 7/9/20

Deadline to apply for Delco Strong #2 Grants Extended through July 14 - 7/9/20

Guidance for Summer Recreation, Camps and Pools - 7/9/20

Virtual Town Hall on unemployment compensation held July 9 - 7/8/20

CARES Act Financial Assistance Available for Renters and Homeowners - 7/6/20

Restaurant Guidance during Green Phase - 7/6/20

COVID-19 Public Testing Sites in Yeadon on July 9, 10, 11 - 7/2/20

Governor Signs Expanded Mask-Wearing Order - 7/1/20

Round #2 of Delco Strong Grants Available to Assist Local Businesses and Non-Profits - 7/1/20


June 2020

COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance Program Opens June 30 - 6/30/20

A reminder: Masks are still required in the Green Phase - 6/26/20

Wolf Administration: Business Loan Deferrals Extended for Three Months - 6/26/20

Delaware County Moves into the Green Phase June 26 - 6/26/20

Guidance for Organized Sports and Athletics during the Green Phase - 6/25/20

Delaware County Government Center Opening June 29 - 6/25/20

COVID-19 testing June 27 in Chester - 6/22/20

Governor Wolf Announces Delaware County Will Move to Green Phase June 26 - 6/19/20

Announcing Round #2 of Delco Strong - 6/18/20

ChesPenn testing sites on Tuesdays June 23-14 - 6/17/20

Food Drive Collection June 20 in Lansdowne - 6/17/20

Food Drive Collection June 20 in Linwood - 6/17/20

Baby Item Pick Up to be held June 19 - 6/16/20

Bringing Back Delco Task Force Webinar on June 19 - 6/16/20

Delaware County Libraries Offer Contactless Pickup - 6/12/20

Bringing Back Delco Task Force Offering Second Round of PPE to Local Businesses - 6/12/20

Guidance for Delaware County Organized Sports during the Yellow Phase - 6/12/20

COVID-19 Testing in Yeadon on June 13 - 6/11/20

Delaware County’s Guidance on Organized Sports During the Yellow Phase - 6/11/20

Food Drive Collection June 13 in Norwood - 6/10/20

Food Drive Collection June 13 in Wayne - 6/10/20

Governor issues new guidance for restaurant industry - 6/10/20

Governor Wolf Announces New Green Phase Metrics - 6/8/20

Delaware County moves to yellow phase June 5 - 6/5/20

Delaware County Council Press Conference - 6/4/20

Stay at Home Order to be Lifted in Delaware County on June 5 - 6/3/20

Wolf Administration Outlines Preliminary Guidance for Phased Reopening of Schools - 6/3/20

Food Donation Drop Off Being Held June 6 - 6/3/20

PPE Available for the Business Community - 6/2/20


May 2020

Delaware County Launches Bringing Back Delco Task Force - 5/31/20

Delaware County Tests Over 250 Residents at COVID-19 Public Testing Site - 5/28/20

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits - 5/27/20

Governor Wolf Announces Delaware County’s Move to Yellow Phase Proposed for June 5 - 5/21/20

Delaware County Announces COVID-19 Public Testing Sites - 5/21/20

Chairman Brian Zidek provided an update on the County’s efforts to get Delaware County to a phase for safely reopening as soon as possible - 5/20/20

Governor Announces Real Estate Industry May Conduct Limited Business Transactions - 5/19/20

Children & Youth Services, Delaware County Library Services and the Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Presentation (video) - 5/18/20

County Offices of Services to the Aging, DelCo Food Collaboration Homeless Services Presentation (video) - 5/18/20

LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program to Ease Utility Costs - 5/15/20

PECO Extends Financial Resources for Customers Impacted by COVID-19 - 5/15/20

Delaware County COVID-19 Press Conference (video) - 5/14/20

Delco Council Delivers Letters, Cards and Signs to Fair Acres Staff and Residents - 5/14/20

Update on COVID-19 Testing in Delaware County - 5/12/20

Governor Wolf Urges Residents and Businesses to Stay the Course - 5/12/20

Presentation on Early Intervention Services (video) - 5/11/20

Telephone Town Hall on May 12 Focusing Racial Disparities During COVID-19 Pandemic - 5/11/20

Governor extends stay-at-home order to June 4 - 5/11/20

Happy Mother’s Day from Delaware County Council (video) - 5/10/20

Presentation on Early Intervention Services and Subsidized Child Care on May 11 - 5/8/20

Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families during COVID-19 Pandemic - 5/8/20

Protections from Foreclosures and Evictions Through July 10 - 5/7/20

Delaware County Provides Update on COVID-19 (video) - 5/4/20

Business & Workforce Community Presentation (video) - 5/4/20

Delaware County Council Issues Statement on the Governor’s Plan for Reopening - 5/4/20

Community Invited to Create Cards and Signs for Long-Term Care Facilities - 5/1/20

N95 Mask Decontamination Available for Healthcare Professionals - 5/1/20

Delaware County Holds Community Blood Drive on May 5 - 5/1/20


April 2020

Delaware County is Hosting an Online Presentation for the Business and Workforce Community - 4/30/20

Delaware County’s April 24 Press Conference (video) - 4/30/20

Drive-Thru Food Donation Collection being held May 2 - 4/29/20

Testing guidance for people without a healthcare provider - 4/27/20

Governor Announces May 1 Statewide Reopening of Limited Outdoor Recreational Activities - 4/27/20

Gov. Wolf Issues Guidance as Construction Industry Prepares to Resume Work May 1 - 4/24/20

Delaware County Launches "Delco Strong Small Business Support" Program - 4/23/20

National Guard Delivers Thousands of Meals for Residents in Need During COVID-19 Pandemic - 4/22/20

Telehealth Helpline Available 24/7 for Emotional Support - 4/22/20

COVID-19 Data for Delaware County’s Long Term Care Facilities added to Website - 4/21/20

Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Extended Until May 8 - 4/20/20

Ombudsman Program Available During COVID-19 Pandemic - 4/20/20

Delaware County Council Video Message to Residents - 4/19/20

Delaware County’s COVID-19 Update for the Week of April 13 - 4/17/20

COVID-19 Guidance for essential businesses - 4/17/20

Drive-Thru Pet Pantry to be held April 23 - 4/16/20

Delco and Chester Co. leaders voice concerns of pipeline operations during COVID-19 pandemic - 4/14/20

PEMA relocates Alternative Care Site in Delaware County - 4/14/20

Gov Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year - 4/9/20

Delaware County’s April 8 Update on COVID-19 - 4/8/20

Sanitation and social distancing guidelines for businesses - 4/8/2020

Do-It-Yourself Face Covering Instructions - 4/8/2020

SEPTA Moves to Reduced “Lifeline Service Schedule” on April 9 - 4/8/2020

April 7 Delaware County COVID-19 Community Briefing - 4/7/2020

Residents Urged to Wear Masks when Leaving their Homes - 4/6/2020

COVID-19 Face Mask Guidance - 4/6/2020

The Importance of Social Distancing While Outdoors (video) - 4/3/2020

Helpline or residents struggling with anxiety due to COVID-19 - 4/3/2020

Caring for someone with COVID-19 - PDF - 4/3/2020

Child Care available for life-sustaining workers in Delaware County - 4/2/20

Delaware County’s April 1 Update on COVID-19 - 4/1/20

Department of Banking and Securities Warns of COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes - 4/1/20


March 2020

Webinar for Business Owners held April 2 at 9:30am - 3/31/20

D elaware County’s March 31 Update on COVID-19 - 3/31/20

Helping Children during COVID-19 Outbreak - 3/31/20

One Additional COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Delaware County - 3/31/20

Delaware County’s March 30 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/30/20

COVID-19 resources from Delaware County’s Department of Human Services - 3/30/20

Food Assistance for Residents during COVID-19 Pandemic - 3/30/20

Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Working Capital Access Plan - 3/29/20

Delaware County’s March 28 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/28/20

Volunteers needed for Alternative Care Site - 3/28/20

Announcing the Federal Medical Station for the Region (video) - 3/27/20

Delaware County’s March 27 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/27/20

DHS announces new tool to connect essential workers with child-care providers - 3/27/20

Delco Chamber of Commerce Launches Search Engine to Identify Restaurants offering take-out, delivery services and curbside pick-up - 3/27/20

Two additional COVID-19 related deaths reported in Delaware County - 3/27/20

Delaware County’s March 26 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/26/20

SBA Webinars held March 24-April 3 - 3/26/20

Delaware County’s March 25 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/25/20

First COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported in Delaware County - 3/25/20

“Stay at Home” Order Guidance issued March 23 - 3/24/20

Delaware County’s March 23 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/23/20

Gov. Wolf issues Stay at Home Order Effective March 23 at 8:00p.m. - 3/23/20

Delaware County’s March 22 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/22/20

New website with data and maps for Delaware County COVID-19 cases - 3/21/20

Revised Timing or Enforcement for Business Closures Ordered by The Governor - 3/21/20

Life-Sustaining Business FAQ and Waiver Application - 3/21/2020

Chester County Authorized by the State to take lead in Delaware County’s Public Health Response to COVID-19 - 3/20/20

Delaware County March 20 Update on Novel Coronavirus (Video) (COVID-19) - 3/20/20

Gov. Wolf orders non-life-sustaining businesses to close March 19 - 3/20/20

Delaware County/Chester County March 19 Update and Joint Announcement (video) - 3/19/20

SBA Loan Information for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 - 3/19/20

Delaware County’s March 18 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/18/20

Online Recovery Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic - 3/18/20

Survey for Business Owners: The Impact of COVID-19 - 3/17/20

Delaware County's March 17 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) (video) - 3/17/20

Delaware County's March 16 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/16/20

Delaware County's March 15 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/15/20

Delaware County's March 14 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/14/20

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health, PA Chamber Outline COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance for Pennsylvania Schools, Businesses, and Additional Closures in Delaware County - 3/14/20

Delaware County’s March 13 Update to Brief Residents on Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/13/20

Delaware County’s March 12 Update on COVID-19 (video) - 3/12/20

March 12 update from Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health - 3/12/20

March 12 Update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health - 3/12/20

Delaware County’s March 11 Update on COVID-19 - 3/11/20

COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Resources Covered by Medicaid and CHIP - 3/11/20

March 11 Update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health - 3/11/20

March 10 #2 Update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health - 3/10/20

Delaware County’s March 10 Update on COVID-19 - 3/10/20

March 10 Update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health - 3/10/20

March 9 Update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health - 3/9/20

March 8 Update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health - 3/8/20

Delaware County’s March 8 Update on COVID-19 - 3/8/20

Delaware County Holds Update to Brief Residents on COVID-19 - 3/7/20

One Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Delaware County - 3/6/20

Delaware County holds press conference updating Novel Coronavirus (video) - 3/6/20

Gov. Wolf Signs COVID-19 Disaster Declaration to Provide Increased Support for State Response - 3/6/20

Wolf Administration Confirms Two Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19 - 3/6/20

Update on the County’s Prevention and Preparedness for Coronavirus - 3/4/20

FAQ for Delaware County Residents Regarding Coronavirus - 3/4/20

CDC Update - 3/3/20


February 2020

Delaware County Implements Prevention and Preparedness Plan for Coronavirus - 2/28/20

Coronavirus update in ASL for the hearing impaired - 2/27/20

Wolf Administration Prepares for Spread of Coronavirus - 2/26/20

PA Threat from Coronavirus Remains Low - 2/3/20


January 2020

Delaware County Recommends Safety Measures Surrounding Coronavirus Concerns - 1/27/20


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About Delaware County

Delaware County, presently consisting of over 184 square miles divided into forty-nine municipalities is the oldest settled section of Pennsylvania.


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