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You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Governor John Carney won't be getting the COVID-19 vaccine in this first round of inoculations that's reserved for front-line health care workers, emergency medical services workers, and long-term care residents and staff while quantities are limited.Carney, in answering a question from WDEL at Tuesday's coronavirus news conference, said:&nbsp;"I'm certainly not going to jump in line in front of hospitals or health care providers."The first vaccinations were given to doctors and nurses at Bayhealth Hospital, which received a shipment of 975 doses of the state's 8,775 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Progressive care unit nurse Elisabeth Cote was the first Delawarean to be vaccinated Tuesday morning.The governor said he'd act upon advice from public health on when they recommend he get the vaccine."This is one of those matters similar to when we talked about the election. Most of the election work was done by staff so that I was up for election it would not be perceived as interfering with the election," he said. "I'll let the public health officials identify the priority."&nbsp;But he noted, as a public figure:"Obviously, there is a role for me in setting an example, and if that's appropriate at a particular time, then I will do that. I think we need to get some experience with...how receptive folks are being."Division of Public Health Dr. Karyl Rattay stressed the vaccine is safe."No corners were cut. We have watched very closely with the rigorous reviews that have taken place under the FDA and CDC's ACIP. The studies that were done involved, for this vaccine, over 40,000 people. So they actually had more study participants than oftentimes for those who began the Phase 1 trials, early, many months ago, they've already been monitored for several months for safety and any side effects, and bottom line is the effectiveness of this vaccine, it just far exceeds our expectations--94% effective, and it's safe. It is well-tolerated. So I get there may be skeptics, but I think what we're hearing is most people are really excited and want this vaccine," she said."We're also hearing from our hospital partners that the response that they've gotten so far from their employees, who were the first folks to be vaccinated, has been very positive, and that's certainly very encouraging," added Governor Carney.Article continues below advertisementWith quantities of vaccine limited, the CDC's Advisory Council on Immunization Practices and a state ethics committee are still defining who falls into future phases of vaccine distribution, but have released the following schedule:While the arrival of the vaccine creates optimism, Carney couldn't positively say what sort of metrics he'd need to see in order to reopen the state fully."First thing we're looking for is a flattening of the curve," said Governor Carney. "The arrival of the vaccine is really, really good news, but it's not the solution in the short-term to the surge that we're seeing, and that's why people have to be more vigilant, more careful over the holidays...there's a lot of virus out there. There are a lot of people who are testing positive and then shedding the virus in the community."But with respect to vaccination metrics, Rattay said experts are still debating whether herd immunity occurs once 70% or 80% of population is inoculated."We're looking at approximately 700 to 800,000 Delawareans before we feel like we have herd immunity here. So it's a massive undertaking, the numbers of Delawareans that we want to get vaccinated before we're in a place where we feel like we've got more control over this virus," said Rattay.&nbsp;She added vaccination metrics will become a part of the state's COVID-19 data viewable on&nbsp;.&nbsp;WDEL’s ongoing coronavirus coverage was made possible, in part, thanks to a grant from Google’s global .Delawareans who experience these symptoms and have reason to believe they may have been exposed to novel coronavirus COVID-19 should contact the dedicated Delaware corona virus call center at 1.866.408.1899 or the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 1.888.295.5156.The clinical spectrum of COVID-19 ranges from mild disease with non-specific signs and symptoms of acute respiratory illness, to severe pneumonia with respiratory failure and septic shock. There have also been reports of asymptomatic infection with COVID-19.The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is causing all kinds of disruptions to the previous normalcy of daily life. Here, WDEL will try to maintain an updating list of businesses and events affected by the virus.PHASE II: NOW OPEN IN DELAWAREo Residential indoor gathering capacity decreased to 10.o Outdoor gathering capacity permitted with a capacity of 50, with 250 permissable with approval from the DPH.o Restaurants have been rolled back to 30% capacity as of Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 (not including outdoor seating). Masks must be kept on until physically eating.o Other non-residential indoor gatherings--weddings, funerals, worship services, performances, political gatherings, and events at public spaces, including fire halls--reduced to 30% of capacity or 50 people, whichever is lower.o Long-term care facilities an permit indoor visitations to loved ones, if approved by public health officials.o Malls and retail storesand shopping malls - at 60% capacityo Child care services - open to all familieso Personal care services like hair care, nail care, tanning, tattoo parlors and massage therapy services are open at 60% capacity. Appointments may be required.o Gyms and exercise facilities - at 30% capacityo Casinos - with occupancy restrictions and spaced gaming machineso Farmers Markets - with restrictionso Museums, Galleries, Historical Attractions and Libraries can reopen, with capacity restrictions.Still closed: Sporting facilities and venues, including some bowling alleys, skating rinks, martial arts studios, and dance studios - unless they can devise a plan that meets with government approval. Youth sports teams are prohibited from participating in or hosting tournaments with out-of-state teams, or from crossing state lines for tournaments, effective Tuesday, December 1 at 8 a.m.REGIONALLYPennsylvania--The mask mandate has been strengthened, including for indoor gatherings attended by people from different households, even while physically distanced.--Out-of-state travelers must test negative before arriving in the state.--No more fans are permitted to attend Eagles games.--Food and drink will not be permitted at outdoor gatherings in Philadelphia.--Youth sports have been canceled fof Philadelphia.--Philadelphia again banned indoor dining, closed gyms and museums, and is restricting indoor gathers on Friday, Nov. 20. The restrictions are expected to last six weeks.--Outdoor dining, delivery, take out, hair salons, and barbers can all continue to operate with current restrictions in place.New Jersey's--Indoor gathers have been reduced from 25 to 10.--Outdoor gatherings were reduced from 500 to 150 - exemptions include weddings, funerals, and religious services.--Restaurants have resumed resume indoor dining, but are restricted to 25% capacity and have strict social distancing requirements.--Movie theaters are also allowed to reopen.--Barber shops, hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors, tanning salons and spas are open.--Nursing homes and assisted living residences can start allowing visitors in designated outdoor spaces.--Gyms, health and fitness clubs are open.Maryland is in stage 3 of reopening.--Bars and restaurants must close by 10 p.m.--All businesses and religious facilities will revert back to 50% capacity.--Hospital and nursing home visits will bery very limited.--Fans no longer allowed at sporting events throughout the state.CANCELLATIONSThe Wilmington Grand Opera House, Baby Grand, Playhouse Theater and Delaware Theater Company are postponing upcoming performances.Sorry, there are no recent results for popular audio clips.We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Contact the WDEL Newsroom: or (302) 478-8898.© Copyright 2020 , 2727 Shipley Road Wilmington, DE| | | || | |

You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Governor John Carney won't be getting the COVID-19 vaccine in this first round of inoculations that's reserved for front-line health care workers, emergency medical services workers, and long-term care residents and staff while quantities are limited.Carney, in answering a question from WDEL at Tuesday's coronavirus news conference, said:&nbsp;"I'm certainly not going to jump in line in front of hospitals or health care providers."The first vaccinations were given to doctors and nurses at Bayhealth Hospital, which...

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