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And now, Preston and Steve's news updates with Kathy Romano.

And today is Monday, December 14th.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning.

New COVID-19 restrictions are going into effect in Delaware this

morning. Governor John Carney announced the new mitigation measures last week to combat the rise in

COVID-19 cases. The following restrictions go into effect at 8 a.m. Businesses above 100,000 square feet

are limited to 20% of stated fire capacity. All other businesses, including most retail stores and all restaurants,

are limited to 30 percent capacity. Retail below 5,000 square feet, all houses of worship and funeral

services are limited to 40 percent. A 10 p.m. curfew will be imposed at Delaware restaurants and bars.

Exercise classes at gyms are limited to 10 people and exercise machines must be spaced 10 feet apart.

Indoor gatherings of businesses or indoor spaces open to the public must be limited to

lesser than 30% of the venue's stated fire capacity or 10 people and employees are excluded

from business capacity restriction calculations. Last week, Carney announced the state

home advisory, a universal mask order and a request to pause in-person learning.

The additional restrictions are intended to protect Delaware's hospital capacity and protect lives this winter, he said.

Carney said there will be a zero-tolerance enforcement policy for businesses during the stay-at-home advisory.

A first violation of COVID-19 restrictions will result in an

immediate civil fine. A second violation will result in closure until the establishment submits a

reopening plan approved by the Delaware Division of Public Health. New Jersey will administer the state's

first COVID vaccines on Tuesday morning. Governor Phil Murphy announced Sunday. The first residents will be

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