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The successful effort to develop a Covid-19 vaccine is known as Operation Warp Speed.
The same term could be used for the fast-track effort by New Castle County to purchase the Sheraton South Hotel off Interstate 95 for use as housing for the homeless for $19.5 million.
Money came from the federal CARES Act, with the former owners of the hotel managingthe site.
The county gained a windfall from the CARES Act that has flowed into a number of programs that include business grants and Covid-19 testing.
Under CARES provisions, counties with half a million residents secured hundreds of millions of dollars under the assumption that the units of government operate their own public health, corrections, and social service departments. In Delaware, the state handles those areas.
Officials gather at shelter to express thanks to those who serve the homeless
The Rev. Jeffrey Ross, far left, offers a blessing as officials and staff gather Dec. 11 at the Code Purple shelter near Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur December 18, 2020
A nightly Code Purple shelter is up and running at the former Troop 7 building along Route 1 outside Lewes.
Officials gathered Dec. 11 to tour the building, offer thanks to those who made the shelter possible and acknowledge the receipt of a $50,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act grant.
House Speaker Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, said the funds would be used for much-needed supplies and hotel room vouchers.
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Thunderstorms, some heavy this evening, then periods of rain late. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low 49F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%..
Tonight
Thunderstorms, some heavy this evening, then periods of rain late. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low 49F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Updated: April 11, 2021 @ 10:32 pm