'If You Live Here, You Can Shop Here': Police In Newark, Delaware Say Shoppers Should Stay In Their Own State
NEWARK, Del. (WJZ) -- Live near the Maryland/Delaware state line and looking to take advantage of sales-tax-free shopping in Delaware? Think again, says one city's police department.
On Facebook Friday afternoon, police in Newark, Delaware, said Marylanders shouldn't come into the state even if it's more convenient for their grocery shopping.
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Delaware Gov. John Carney's order requiring all out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days after entering the state is still in effect, police warned.
The State of Emergency requiring the public to stay at home is still in effect. If you come to Delaware from another...
Posted by Newark Delaware Police Department on Friday, April 17, 2020
Delaware Gov. John Carney Orders Out-Of-State Travelers To Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
The order in Delaware does not apply to those visiting the state to care for a loved one or for public safety workers and first responders.
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