DOVER, Del. - New restrictions have been put in place for Delaware beach bars ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend after a jump in COVID-19 cases.
Governor John Carney announced the move on Tuesday afternoon.Governor John Carney announced the move on Tuesday afternoon. Health officials in Delaware say the spike is most evident among younger people.“So clearly, we’ve had an outbreak among bars and restaurants, social activities in Delaware beaches.
We also have witnessed across our state, but particularly in the beach communities compliancy with mask wearing," Carney said during a Tuesday press conference.
According to the modification to Delaware’s State of Emergency, “Taprooms, brewpubs and restaurants may not permit patrons to sit.