COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

You will find the Public Health Emergency, State of Emergency declarations and termination, Joint Orders of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, and links to new COVID-19 emergency regulations on this page. Orders are listed by Modification Number, if applicable, Title, and Date signed. A PDF of the signed order is located at the top of the respective page.

#                           Public Health Emergency Order

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Termination of the Public Health Emergency

5/11/2023

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State of Emergency Order

Date Issued

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Termination of State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/01/2022


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Order

Date Issued

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Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware & Revisions (Revised 3/31/22)

03/01/2022

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Fifteenth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

3/31/2023

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Fourteenth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

3/3/2023

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Thirteenth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

3/3/2023

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Twelfth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

2/3/2023

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Eleventh Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

1/6/2023

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Tenth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

12/9/2022

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Ninth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

11/10/2022

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Eighth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

10/13/2022

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Seventh Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

09/15/2022

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Sixth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

08/19/2022

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Fifth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

07/22/2022

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Fourth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

06/24/2022

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Third Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

05/26/2022

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Second Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

04/28/2022

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First Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

03/31/2022

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Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat & Revisions

02/07/2022

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First Extension – Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

01/31/2022

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Sixth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

12/30/2021

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Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

7/12/2021

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Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

01/03/2022

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Termination of State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

07/12/2021

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Fifth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

12/3/2021

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Fourth Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

11/5/2021

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Third Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

10/7/2021

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Second Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

9/8/2021

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Extension – Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

8/10/2021

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Twenty-Ninth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

Updated 06/15/2021

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Sixteenth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

06/13/2021

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Fifteenth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/14/2021

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Twenty-Seventh Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

Updated 04/28/2021

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Fourteenth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/16/2021

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Twenty-Eighth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

5/12/2021

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Thirteenth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/19/2021

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Twelfth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

02/19/2021

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Eleventh Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

01/25/2021

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Tenth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

12/24/2020

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Ninth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

11/25/2020

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Eighth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

10/30/2020

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Seventh Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

10/02/2020

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Sixth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

09/03/2020

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Twenty-Sixth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

09/01/2020

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Twenty-Fifth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

08/26/2020

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Fifth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

08/05/2020

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Twenty-Fourth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

07/24/2020

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Fourth Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

07/06/2020

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Twenty-Third Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

06/30/2020

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Twenty-Second Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

06/19/2020

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Twenty-First Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

06/14/2020

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Third Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

06/06/2020

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Twentieth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/31/2020

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Nineteenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/22/2020

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Eighteenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/18/2020

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Seventeenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/14/2020

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Sixteenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/10/2020

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Second Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/08/2020

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Fifteenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

05/07/2020

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Fourteenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/30/2020

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Thirteenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/25/2020

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Twelfth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/23/2020

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Eleventh Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/15/2020

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Extension of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/10/2020

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Tenth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/06/2020

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Ninth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

04/01/2020

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Eighth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/30/2020

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Seventh Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/29/2020

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Sixth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/24/2020

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Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware

03/23/2020

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Fifth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/22/2020

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Fourth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/22/2020

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Third Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/21/2020

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Second Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/18/2020

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First Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/16/2020

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Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware due to a Public Health Threat

03/12/2020

Additional Orders


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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency –  Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Administration

03/01/2022

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Vaccine Qualified Personnel Order 

03/01/2022

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Joint Practice Order

03/01/2022

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Joint Practice Order (Expired)

01/07/2022

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Vaccine Qualified Personnel Order (Expired)

11/02/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency –  Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Administration (Expired)

09/17/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Joint Practice Order (Expired)

10/07/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Vaccine Qualified Personnel Order (Expired)

07/12/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Joint Practice Order (Expired)

09/23/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Joint Practice Order (Expired)

08/12/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Joint Practice Order (Expired)

07/14/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – Joint Practice Order (Expired)

07/12/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (Expired)

01/04/2021

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (Expired)

12/01/2020

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (Expired)

10/16/2020

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (Expired)

04/29/2020

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (Expired)

04/01/2020

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Joint Order of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (Expired)

03/24/2020

Emergency Regulations


Agency

Agency Order

Date Issued

DOE

933 DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers (Expired)

12/03/2021

DOE

934 DELACARE: Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes (Expired)

12/03/2021

DOE

815 Health Examinations and Screening (Expired)

12/03/2021

DOE

105 Residential Child Care Facilities and Day Treatment Programs (Expired)

12/03/2021

DOE

938 Regulations for Youth Camps (Expired)

12/03/2021

DHSS

4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions (Expired)

12/06/2021

DHSS

4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions – K-12 Staff Vaccination or Testing Requirements (Expired)

10/15/2021

DHSS

3210 Nursing Homes Admitting Pediatric Residents – K-12 Staff Vaccination or Testing Requirements (Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3330 Regulations Governing Dialysis Centers (Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3301 Group Home Facilities for Persons with AIDS(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3305 Group Homes for Persons with Mental Illness(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3335 Office-Based Surgery(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3310 Neighborhood Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3315 Family Care Homes(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3320 Intensive Behavioral Support and Educational Residence(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3340 Free Standing Emergency Departments(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

3345 Personal Assistance Services Agencies(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4402 Regulations for Adult Day Care Facilities(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4403 Free Standing Birthing Centers(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4405 Free Standing Surgical Centers(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4406 Home Health Agencies -Aide Only (Licensure)(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4407 Hospital Standards (Construction, Maintenance, and Operation)(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4409 Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4410 Skilled Home Health Agencies (Licensure)(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

a href=”https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2021/09/4468-Hospice-Order-Testing.pdf”>4468 Delivery of Hospice Services(Expired)

09/10/2021

DHSS

4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions (Expired)

8/13/2021

DOE

933 DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers (Expired)

8/13/2021

DOE

934 DELACARE: Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes (Expired)

8/13/2021

DOE

815 Health Examinations and Screening (Expired)

8/13/2021

DOE

105 Residential Child Care Facilities and Day Treatment Programs (Expired)

8/13/2021

DOE

938 Regulations for Youth Camps (Expired)

8/13/2021

DOE

DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers (Expired)

8/12/2021

DOE

DELACARE: Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes
Health Examinations and Screening (Expired)

8/12/2021

DOE

Health Examinations and Screenings (Expired)

8/12/2021

DOE

Residential Child Care Facilities and Day Treatment Programs (Expired)

8/12/2021

DOE

Regulations for Youth Camps (Expired)

8/12/2021

DHSS

Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions (Expired)

8/12/2021