Governor John Carney gives an update on the coronavirus situation in Delaware Wednesday during a press conference outside the Carvel State Building in Wilmington. ( Delaware News Journal | Jerry Habraken)

In an effort to curb the coronavirus, Gov. John Carney ordered Delaware residents to stay at home and closed nonessential businesses in the state starting Tuesday at 8 a.m. However, residents can leave their homes for medical care and shop for groceries. The order will remain in effect until May 15, "or until the public health threat is eliminated."