id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-302865-4znh4pja Goldstein, Neal D. Application of state law in the public health emergency response to COVID-19: an example from Delaware in the United States 2020-09-28 .txt text/plain 3112 163 53 title: Application of state law in the public health emergency response to COVID-19: an example from Delaware in the United States Compared to other states, Delaware experienced a rapid increase in the number of cases over a short period of time, necessitating a quick and robust public health response to control the outbreak. Since then, Delaware modified the terms of the state of emergency twenty three times through 30 June 2020 to close public schools, prohibit in-person dining at restaurants, close select non-essential businesses and public beaches, require wearing of face masks, require health screening for anyone entering a high-risk essential business, and limit public gatherings in excess of 10 people, among other actions [13] . Delaware's state of emergency declaration reinforced the existing statutory authority for the Division of Public Health or the Delaware Emergency Management Agency to isolate or quarantine an individual on an emergency basis or following a court hearing. ./cache/cord-302865-4znh4pja.txt ./txt/cord-302865-4znh4pja.txt