The four residents were from Grafton, Hillsborough, Strafford, and Sullivan counties. The state announced 341 newly-identified coronavirus infections, and a current test positivity rate of 3.4%. The state reported 337 new cases and 2,827 active infections statewide. COVID-19 will loom over the meeting at the 50,000 square foot NH Sportsplex, where lawmakers will be asked to but not required to wear masks. Get the latest updates on COVID-19 delivered to your inbox - sign up for our Coronavirus Newsletter today. According to state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan, none of the new deaths were associated with long-term care facilities. Gov. Conference Calls with School Leaders Remember the virus can be spread in smaller gatherings as well. And it can be hard to even remember all of the events that took place in the news in light of all of the changes we made in our lives: vacations cancelled, schools closed, jobs lost, holidays spent without family. There were 73 hospital patients, as of Tuesday morning. Beginning Friday, homebound Granite Starters who are not already affiliated with a home care agency can call 2-1-1 to get screened for a COVID-19 vaccination. “I think the people here who are doing all the work, all the nurses and everything, they have been great,” Hamilton said. It’s okay if you decide to stay home and remain apart from others. They include measures to limit the emergency powers of Gov. CONCORD — Effective immediately, everyone at a “scheduled gathering” of 100 or more people in New Hampshire must wear a face covering, Gov. As of Tuesday afternoon, Durham led the state with 238 active infections, followed closely behind by Manchester, the state’s largest city, with 234 infections, and Plymouth, with just under 200. All businesses deemed ‘essential’ under Emergency Order 52. New Hampshire's COVID-19 vaccination sites and testing clinics are closed Tuesday because of the storm. The number of current hospitalizations remains low - at 95. Complete the COVID-19 Event Safety Plan form. Pandemic-inspired do-it-yourself home renovations could have some negative health outcomes for children in old homes, state health officials say. Remember that people without symptoms or with a recent negative test result can still spread COVID-19 to others. New Hampshire has had 1,157 deaths due to the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and the majority of those deaths were at nursing homes and congregate care settings. The state announced 287 new cases Saturday, and active infections statewide decreased to 2,672. The state reported more than 200 deaths this month so far, and the number of people hospitalized remains more than double where it stood before Thanksgiving. It was the first in-person, indoors session since September. Health officials did announce three additional deaths due to the coronavirus: residents from Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham counties. Patricia Tilley, deputy director of public health services in New Hampshire, said the main concern is exposure to old lead paint. In most cases, businesses must also adhere to additional industry guidelines. Saturday was the first day of a three-day mass vaccination clinic scheduled at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. There were 109 residents hospitalized Saturday, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. avoid social and other group gatherings, always wear a face mask when around other people, and practice good hand hygiene at all times. The state reported 396 new cases and 3,081 active infections statewide. The state reported 259 new cases, 2,728 active infections statewide, and 112 current hospitalizations due to the virus. New Hampshire reported two new COVID-19 deaths Thursday, bringing the total deaths in the state to 1,150 since the start of the pandemic. The state reported 379 new cases and has an estimated 3,372 active infections statewide. State health officials said tonight there are 2,857 current cases statewide. NH DHHS Bureau of Infectious Disease Control; NH DOJ COVID-19 Scam Alerts; CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) World Health Organization - Coronavirus; Civil Rights, HIPAA, and COVID-19 ; CDC-ASL: 10 Things You Can do to Manage COVID-19 at Home; American Sign Language Videos; American Public Health Association (APHA) COVID-19 Guidance. But so far, Gov. Support NHPR's reporting - become an NHPR member today. New Hampshire health officials announced 164 new positive test results for the coronavirus Monday, including 25 individuals under the age of 18. The videos will cover the main parts of the process, including screening and registration, scheduling, receiving the vaccine, and a verification message. Among other things, the bill would also create a micro-enterprise fund to provide grants of up to $25,000 for businesses that saw their revenue drop by at least 50%, had lost workers, or were forced to close because of the pandemic. So far, 1,154 Granite Staters have died from the virus, and there have been more than 73,000 infections. The state will have a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on March 6-8. The state also reported 231 new COVID-19 infections, and is currently tracking 2,191 active cases. Keep a spare mask in case your mask becomes wet from moisture in your breath or from snow or rain. COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for New Hampshire Child Care Programs General guidance Exclude children, staff, parents and guardians from sites if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19, have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, or are at high risk due to underlying health conditions. The patients who died were residents of Belknap, Rockingham, and Strafford counties. Chris Sununu has ordered that all flags on public buildings and grounds in New Hampshire be lowered to half-staff  in remembrance of the more than 500,o00 Americans who have died from COVID-19. Workers providing services to a social gathering are not included in the 100 person limit. New vaccine appointment system to start next week, Lead Paint Risk Could Be Unexpected Pandemic Side-Effect, Speaker says no known COVID cases tied to legislative sessions, Dartmouth eases some COVID restrictions on campus, Current cases and hospitalizations continue to fall, State Kicks Off First Mass Vaccination Clinic In Loudon, N.H. Currently, 109 residents are hospitalized with the virus. Keep background music volume low so guests don’t need to shout. There are currently 2,532 New Hampshire residents with known active infections. Stay home when you are sick. Since Sunday, 212 of the newly reported cases in New Hampshire were people under 18. Community and religious leaders continue to assist the state in its effort to vaccinate populations who are highly vulnerable to COVID-19, including people of color, geographically isolated residents and people who are homeless. If soap and water are not readily available, use a. This includes people who usually live in your house. In addition to following the steps that everyone can take to make the gatherings safer, take these additional steps: Check the COVID-19 infection rates in areas where guests live to consider whether it is safe to hold or attend a gathering. State officials announced a new outbreak at the Hillborough County Department of Corrections, with 19 inmates and two staff infected with COVID-19. For the first time since mid-January, state health officials reported no new COVID-19 deaths Monday. Invited guests who live with those at higher risk should also … The number was nearly 7,000 in late 2020, and more than 6,000 for around three weeks in January. State health officials announced one additional death Sunday, bringing the total COVID-19 death toll in New Hampshire to 1,154. Hospitalizations continue to trend downward; there are 10 fewer people hospitalized than Thursday's report. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers and other important news of the day. Social gatherings at Alert Level 2. So far, more than 288,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, according to Dr. Beth Daly, chief of the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control for New Hampshire Health and Human Services. 75 patients are currently hospitalized (as of March 10). Staff should be actively screened each day according to the NH Universal Guidelines. The number of active infections in New Hampshire continue to fall. See this Guidance in . The New Hampshire Senate voted Thursday to back a COVID-relief bill that would commission an outside review of the state's long-term care facilities. 2. Review and follow CDC guidance for cleaning and disinfection. For additional information on increasing ventilation, visit CDC’s information on. To date, 1,187 residents have died from the virus. NH COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Guidelines for Phase 1b (February 5, 2021) NH COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy for Homebound Populations (March 5, 2021) Phase 2. 288. Gorham Schools Superintendent David Backler said the news comes as a relief, particularly for middle-aged and older teachers who have been teaching in-person for most of the school year. The number of new infections, deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are stabilizing, and far below where they were one month ago, but the state says there’s still substantial spread of COVID-19 happening in all counties. In addition to guidance set forth in the universal, food service and places of worship guidance, the State of New Hampshire sets forth the following guidance to reduce exposure to COVID-19 to protect individuals .pdf. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services announced 226 new coronavirus infections today, including 22 cases connected to patients under the age of 18. Saving Lives, Protecting People, What the U.S. Government is Doing (USA.gov), are extremely high across the United States, Domestic Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities, Caregivers of People Living with Dementia, Resources for Limited-English-Proficient Populations, Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States, How COVID-19 Travel Health Notice Levels Are Determined, Travelers Prohibited from Entry to the US, Travel Planner Instructions for Health Departments, Crew Disembarkations through Commercial Travel, Road Travel Toolkit for Transportation Partners, Guidance for Handlers of Service & Therapy Animals, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Chan says that on average, new case numbers have averaged between 200 and 250 per day in the past week. Thousands of people struggled to book their booster shots within the recommended time using that system. There are currently 90 Granite Staters hospitalized with the virus. Sununu said the state will also roll out a new online vaccine registration system soon. Dr. Benjamin Chan said that only one of the six fatalities was associated with a long-term care facility. COVID-19 Cases are Extremely High. CLICK HERE FOR EARLIER UPDATES FROM NHPR. The state is working to expand vaccination efforts across New Hampshire, including for residents who are unable to get out to get their vaccine dose. It's another promising indicator for state health officials as they track the coronavirus pandemic. Limit crowding in areas where food is served. Limit the number of guests to allow people to remain at least. State health officials reported two additional COVID-19 deaths today. Scroll down to our live blog for more COVID-19 news and the latest updates. The state confirmed two additional COVID-19 deaths -- a man from Hillsborough County and a woman from Rockingham County. There were no additional deaths to report. Practice the 3Ws (Wear, Wait, Wash) at all times, but especially around people who are at high risk for COVID-19 complications. More than 1,150 people have died from the coronavirus in New Hampshire, the vast majority in connection with outbreaks at long-term care facilities. It's the lowest number of current cases reported in a day since early November, and for most of January that daily number was above 6,000. House Speaker Sherman Packard says there are no known COVID-19 cases associated with recent legislative sessions Feb. 24-25. other food service industry establishments. Democrats in the House argued -- and pursued a lawsuit to the effect -- that a remote option should be available for state representatives who have underlying health conditions or concerns. COVID-19. birthday parties, children’s football games, family occasions). The meeting comes after a federal judge rejected a Democratic lawsuit challenging House Speaker Sherman Packard's decision to deny medically fragile lawmakers the option to participate remotely during the pandemic. On Wednesday, state officials said that following the new CDC guidance "would place unnecessary barriers to in-person learning. “I have no complaints at all. The safest way to gather is at home with the people you live with. The state also reported 258 new cases, and one additional death. Remind guests to stay home if they are sick. All staff, volunteers, and athletes should bring to sporting events and wear, New Hampshire identified its first case of COVID-19 on March 2. Variant of COVID-19 Detected on UNH Campus, begin giving shots to child care workers and school staff, Teachers and childcare providers will start getting vaccinated on March 12, N.H. Launches New Effort To Help Homebound Residents Get Vaccinated, federal judge rejected a Democratic lawsuit, Explore the Data: Tracking COVID-19 in New Hampshire, NHPR's guide to the vaccines in New Hampshire, identified its first case of COVID-19 on March 2, Hindsight: What You Told Us About Your Lessons, Changes and Silver Linings in 2020, all of the events that took place in the news, With COVID-19 Deaths Rising, N.H. Attend an outdoor concert where attendees are wearing masks and staying 6 feet apart. Because travel increases a person’s chance of getting COVID-19 through close contact with others or contaminated public surfaces, anybody traveling should continue to avoid public transportation, avoid gatherings with people who are not immediate household Phase 2b includes persons 50 – 64 years of age. Chris Sununu is pushing all schools to reopen. State health officials announced 12 additional COVID-19 deaths Wednesday night, bringing New Hampshire's total deaths from the virus to 1,148. Another person was also confirmed dead from the coronavirus today — a woman from Cheshire County who was at least 60 years old. Dartmouth College has transitioned call classes to remote learning through March 1 due to an increase in student cases. Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, utensils, and condiment packets. Guidance for Mitigation of COVID -19 • The New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) recommends all LTCFs adhere to CMS LTCF Guidance and CDC Guidance for Nursing Homes & LTCFs to maintain a state of mitigation in accordance with the phases of NH DPHS Reopening Guidance … The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services reported five additional resident deaths from the coronavirus Wednesday, bringing total deaths in the state to 1,175 since the start of the pandemic. The college towns of Durham and Plymouth continue to report among the highest numbers of active COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire, outpacing many other more populous communities. Here are tips to help you make your gathering safer: There is no evidence that handling or eating food spreads COVID-19, but it is always important to follow food safety practices. Holds Back On Restrictions. So far, 1,170 residents have died from the coronavirus. Under the new guidelines, any juror requesting to be excused because of hardship or concern about safety will not have to report for service. There are currently 81 Granite Staters hospitalized with the virus. The school on Monday reopened Dartmouth's Baker-Berry Library, the alumni gym, fitness center and other buildings for students and employees who are approved to be on campus. They include a proposal to redefine an adequate education, as well as measures to limit abortion rights, and expand the permissible use of deadly force. Sununu says the state plans to vaccinate record numbers of Granite Staters. Jury will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and be required to wear a mask and maintain social distance during trials, but witnesses will be allowed to remove masks while on the stand. The state announced 267 new cases, 2,003 active infections, and 75 current hospitalizations. Schedule a time to eat a meal together virtually and have people show their main dish, vegetable, or dessert. That contradicts current recommendations from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, which says that in some scenarios, schools are safe to reopen fully or in a hybrid model, even with substantial community transmission of the coronavirus. There have been 1,185 deaths in New Hampshire due to the virus since the pandemic began. For more on COVID-19 vaccines, check out NHPR's guide to the vaccines in New Hampshire. Sununu has directed that the flags remain at half-staff until sunset on Friday, Feb. 26. LIVE BLOG - CORONAVIRUS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE: New Hampshire is planning to go live with its new COVID-19 vaccine appointment system on March 17. 7. ", State officials also noted that as community transmission declines New Hampshire schools “have the resources they need to offer in-person education.". You are more likely to get or spread COVID-19 when you are in. This Q&A is focused on small, non-professional gatherings and events (i.e. State health officials announced that four more New Hampshire residents have died from COVID-19, bringing the state's death toll since the start of the pandemic to 1,191. In the past week, 15 Granite Staters have died from the coronavirus. State health officials announced 242 new COVID-19 cases today and — for the third straight day — did not report any additional deaths from the virus. New Hampshire K-12 schools have shown that they can conduct in-person learning effectively with implementation of the core mitigation measures recommended since the opening of schools last summer/fall. Social events and gatherings are a catalyst for the spread of COVID-19. This comes as the state is close to administered COVID-19 vaccines at long-term care centers. Attending events and gatherings increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol) Get vaccinated when the vaccine is available to you. Individuals over 60 and those with chronic conditions listed below are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. 5. COVID-19 specific call-takers are available Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 7:00PM and Saturdays 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Related story: U.K. Both the New Hampshire Department of Education and the state health department say new federal recommendations on COVID-19 in schools will not change the state's own reopening guidelines. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are extremely high across the United States.To decrease your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19, CDC recommends that you do not gather with people who do not live with you at this time. The university said Tuesday it has just about run out of quarantine and isolation space. Wear a mask when interacting with other people to minimize the risk of transmitting the virus. The New Hampshire Department of Education is helping local schools keep up to date with the latest information and guidance regarding the COVID-19 virus. Dining services are currently "grab-and-go" options. Orders and directives. As of Wednesday night, 126 residents were hospitalized due to the virus. Group social gatherings, such as weddings, receptions and other celebrations, bring individuals from many communities together. According to Chan, the test positivity rate is now under four percent, continuing a trend of declining positive results in recent weeks. Anyone worried about lead exposure should contact their doctor or seek more information at the DHHS website: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/clpp/. Several cases are still under investigation, according to officials, and the results of those cases will be reported in the coming days. Avoid touching your mask, eyes, nose, and mouth. Make a list of who’s at your event. State health officials also announced 244 newly-identified COVID-19 infections; officials are currently monitoring 2,215 active cases across the state. Avoid Events and Gatherings. State health officials say they hope to vaccinate more than 11,000 people by the end of the drive-in clinic, using the recently approved Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Since the pandemic began, the state has reported 1,170 deaths and 75,803 cases. ... Summary of tips and frequently asked questions about how to participate in gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they are allowed again. All other social restrictions remain in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 on campus. Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations. Cinemagic movie theatre locations in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts are closing permanently. Officials said students should continue to refrain from visiting one another in their rooms or gathering in hallways. The move follows new CDC guidelines on public gatherings and comes a day after Sununu said he did not think New Hampshire needed "a government mandate" to limit public gathering. Children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of lead paint because their brains and nervous systems are still developing.
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