Carney announces updates to COVID-19 vaccination program Delaware News Desk Gov. John Carney and the Delaware Division on Public Health announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program, allowing pharmacies in Delaware to begin vaccinating Delawareans ages 50 and older beginning Wednesday, March 17. Also March 17, health care providers, including hospitals, may vaccinate patients 16 and older with high- and moderate-risk medical conditions. Providers who are not vaccinating may refer patients to hospital systems. Delawareans should contact their medical provider about vaccination opportunities. DPH has also encouraged providers to contact their highest risk patients directly to schedule vaccination appointments. Unpaid caregivers of Delawareans with high- and moderate-risk medical conditions may also qualify for vaccination through medical providers.