UNH Research Finds Rural Areas with Seasonal Homes Hit Hard by COVID-19
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DURHAM, N.H.— In a nationwide effort to get people to stay at home and not travel between states or to vacation homes, new research out of the University of New Hampshire finds rural counties across the United States with high numbers of seasonal homes saw higher rates of COVID-19 cases than either urban or other rural areas.

“These findings are consistent with anecdotal reports from popular vacation spots that were seeing an increase in visitors, including some who may have unknowingly been infected,  that are leaving urban areas and trying socially distance at second homes and seasonal rental properties,” said Jessica Carson, research assistant professor at UNH’s Carsey School of Public Policy. 

The study found that in the nation’s 199 rural counties where seasonal housing accounts for 25 percent or more of all housing units, average cases per 100,000 people were more than twice as high as in other rural counties and 15 percent higher than in urban areas. While findings correlate to the trend of people heading to vacation homes, there are several possible explanations for the higher prevalence of cases in these areas, including differences in the level of COVID-19 testing and a higher median age.

“Rural America is older and these counties in particular can be popular retirement destinations, so folks may skew older there,” said Carson. “Relatedly, incomes may also be higher there, meaning people could be more likely to have health insurance and transportation to get tested, which could influence the likelihood of diagnosis and higher number of cases.”

Carson adds that these rural areas also offer a lot of beautiful natural amenities, like hiking, biking, rock climbing, and might draw foot traffic and increase the number of day visitors who may have unknowingly brought the virus into these places. Other studies support the fact that counties known for their recreational activities have a higher number of cases with coronavirus.

Some of the rural counties with high shares of seasonal housing include popular vacation spots in New England like Coos, Grafton, Carroll and Belknap in New Hampshire, Nantucket and Dukes Counties (which include Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands) in Massachusetts and Lincoln and Oxford Counties in Maine.

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NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 12, 2020
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following update on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

 

On Sunday, April 12, 2020, DHHS announced 57 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 985 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Any additional information from ongoing investigations will be incorporated into future COVID-19 updates. Of those with complete information, all are adults with 65% being female and 35% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (31), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (9), Grafton (2), Merrimack (2), Strafford (2) counties, Belknap (1), and Cheshire (1), and in the cities of Manchester (6) and Nashua (2). The county of residence is being determined for one new case. Six new COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported; thus far, 152 (15%) of the 985 positive cases have been hospitalized.  At least nine of the new cases have no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State and has been identified in all counties with cases. Most of the remaining cases have either had travel to domestic or international locations or have had close contact with a person with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.

 

Current Situation in New Hampshire

 

County

Cases

Belknap

22

Carroll

28

Cheshire

19

Coos

2

Grafton

45

Hillsborough - Other

144

Hillsborough - Manchester

153

Hillsborough - Nashua

88

Merrimack

73

Rockingham

345

Strafford

59

Sullivan

6

County TBD

1

Grand Total

985

 

New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 12, 2020, 9:00 AM)

NH Persons with COVID-191

985

Recovered

239 (24%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19

23 (2%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases

723

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19

152 (15%)

Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories2

10,222

Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL

5,081

Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL3

125

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time)

2,275

 

1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Includes specimens tested at the NH Public Health Laboratories (PHL), LabCorp, Quest, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and those sent to CDC prior to NH PHL testing capacity.

3Includes specimens received and awaiting testing at NH PHL. Does not include tests pending at commercial laboratories.

NH DHHS Daily Update on COVID-19 Archive

 

For more information, please visit the DHHS COVID-19 webpage at https://www.nh.gov/covid19.

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 11, 2020
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following update on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

 

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, DHHS announced 45 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 929 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Of those with complete information, all are adults with 29% being female and 71% being male. The new cases reside in Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (14), Rockingham (8), Merrimack (5), Strafford (5), and Cheshire (1) counties, and in the cities of Nashua (6) and Manchester (5). The county of residence is being determined for one new case. Twelve new COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported; thus far, 146 (16%) of the 929 positive cases have been hospitalized.  Ten of the new cases have no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State and has been identified in all counties with cases. Most of the remaining cases have either had travel to domestic or international locations or have had close contact with a person with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.

 

DHHS has also announced one additional death related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.

  • A female resident of Rockingham County, 60 years of age or older

 

Current Situation in New Hampshire

 

County

Cases

Belknap

21

Carroll

28

Cheshire

18

Coos

2

Grafton

43

Hillsborough - Other

134

Hillsborough - Manchester

147

Hillsborough - Nashua

86

Merrimack

71

Rockingham

314

Strafford

58

Sullivan

6

County TBD

1

Grand Total

929

 

 

New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 11, 2020, 9:00 AM)

NH Persons with COVID-191

929

Recovered

236 (25%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19

23 (2%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases

670

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19

146 (16%)

Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories2

9,996

Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL

4,952

Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL3

119

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time)

2,275

 

1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Includes specimens tested at the NH Public Health Laboratories (PHL), LabCorp, Quest, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and those sent to CDC prior to NH PHL testing capacity.

3Includes specimens received and awaiting testing at NH PHL. Does not include tests pending at commercial laboratories.

NH DHHS Daily Update on COVID-19 Archive

 

For more information, please visit the DHHS COVID-19 webpage at https://www.nh.gov/covid19.

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 10, 2020
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following update on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

 

On Friday, April 10, 2020, DHHS announced 66 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 885 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Of those with complete information, all are adults with 48% being female and 52% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (29), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (12), Strafford (4), Merrimack (3), Cheshire (3), Coos (1), and Carroll (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (8) and Nashua (5). Seven new COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported; thus far, 134 (15%) of the 885 positive cases have been hospitalized.  Nine of the new cases have no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State and has been identified in all counties with cases. Most of the remaining cases have either had travel to domestic or international locations or have had close contact with a person with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.

 

DHHS has also announced one additional death related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.

·                A female resident of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age or older

 

Current Situation in New Hampshire

 

County

Cases

Belknap

21

Carroll

28

Cheshire

17

Coos

2

Grafton

43

Hillsborough - Other

121

Hillsborough - Manchester

142

Hillsborough - Nashua

81

Merrimack

66

Rockingham

305

Strafford

53

Sullivan

6

Grand Total

885

 

 

New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 10, 2020, 9:00 AM)

NH Persons with COVID-191

885

Recovered

234 (26%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19

22 (2%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases

629

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19

134 (15%)

Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories2

9,608

Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL

4,826

Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL3

93

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time)

3,350

 

1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Includes specimens tested at the NH Public Health Laboratories (PHL), LabCorp, Quest, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and those sent to CDC prior to NH PHL testing capacity.

3Includes specimens received and awaiting testing at NH PHL. Does not include tests pending at commercial laboratories.

 

NH DHHS Daily Update on COVID-19 Archive

 

For more information, please visit the DHHS COVID-19 webpage at https://www.nh.gov/covid19.

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 9, 2020
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following update on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

 

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, DHHS announced 31 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 819 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several of the new cases are still under investigation. Of those with complete information, all are adults with 58% being female and 42% being male. The new cases reside in Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (9), Rockingham (7), Carroll (4), and Merrimack (3) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (4) and Nashua (4). Nine new COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported; thus far, 127 (16%) of the 819 positive cases have been hospitalized. Eleven of the new cases have no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State and has been identified in all counties with cases. Most of the remaining cases have either had travel to domestic or international locations or have had close contact with a person with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.

 

DHHS has also announced three additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.

·                A male resident of Cheshire County, 60 years of age or older

·                A male resident of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age or older

·                A male resident of Merrimack County, 60 years of age or older

 

Current Situation in New Hampshire

 

County

Cases

Belknap

21

Carroll

27

Cheshire

14

Coos

1

Grafton

43

Hillsborough - Other

109

Hillsborough - Manchester

133

Hillsborough - Nashua

76

Merrimack

63

Rockingham

277

Strafford

49

Sullivan

6

Grand Total

819

 

New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 9, 2020, 9:00 AM)

NH Persons with COVID-191

819

Recovered

234 (29%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19

21 (3%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases

564

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19

127 (16%)

Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories2

9,139

Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL

4,669

Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL3

155

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time)

2,325

 

1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Includes specimens tested at the NH Public Health Laboratories (PHL), LabCorp, Quest, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and those sent to CDC prior to NH PHL testing capacity.

3Includes specimens received and awaiting testing at NH PHL. Does not include tests pending at commercial laboratories.

 

NH DHHS Daily Update on COVID-19 Archive

 

For more information, please visit the DHHS COVID-19 webpage at https://www.nh.gov/covid19.

NH DHHS Announces Resource Guide and Warm Line to Support Families During COVID-19
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has developed two new resources to help children, youth, families and caregivers during the COVID-19 emergency.

 

The first is “Supporting Child and Family Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Emergency,” a new resource guide with practical tips on how we can all support children and families during COVID-19. The guide also provides a list of resources available to families statewide. The second resource is the Family Support Warm Line, a partnership between DHHS and Waypoint. The Family Support Warm Line is a no-cost, confidential phone support line focused on promoting family resiliency. Residents can call 800-640-6486 and speak with family support professionals and parent partners for help with managing family challenges, coping strategies, or emotional support during COVID-19.

 

“Our data has shown a decline in the number of calls made to DCYF from those community helpers who regularly see kids face to face, but this is continues to be a stressful time for families and our focus has to remain on prevention,” said DCYF Director Joseph Ribsam. “Having resources readily available and a place where parents and caregivers can turn if they need to talk to someone can make a difference for our families and guide them to the services they need to stay strong and healthy, before they reach a tipping point that leads to abuse or neglect.”

 

The efforts stem from Emergency Order #22, issued by Governor Chris Sununu on April 1, which authorizes emergency funding for critical child protection services to ensure that New Hampshire families continue to receive the right services at the right time during the COVID-19 emergency. In addition to the Family Support Warm Line, the funding will support domestic violence and substance use supports, expansion of the DCYF Strength to Succeed Program, and additional technology support for DCYF-involved families.

 

March data from the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) shows a decrease in referrals to DCYF’s Central Intake, compared to the same time period over the past two years. New child abuse and neglect referrals are down nearly 50% each week overall.

 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To learn more about NH’s Child Abuse Prevention Month activities, visit the New Hampshire Children’s Trust website. To learn more about recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect, visit Know and Tell, an education program offered through the Granite State Children’s Alliance, the Chapter Organization for the network of New Hampshire’s Child Advocacy Centers.

 

The Family Support Warm Line can be reached toll-free at 1-800-640-6486, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the DCYF Central Intake line at (603) 271-6562 or toll-free (in state) at (800) 894-5533.

FaceTime, Faith and Zoom’ing Through Holy Week; UNH Expert on Worshipping During COVID-19
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DURHAM, N.H.—For most religions, coming together as a community to worship is at the core of their practice, but during this unique and unsettling time of mask-wearing and social distancing praying together can be a challenge as many churches remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Michele Dillon, a scholar of Catholicism and professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire, finds that during one of the holiest periods on the Christian calendar, when more people typically attend mass and liturgical services, clergy and parishioners are learning to make the liturgy work as online events while continuing to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

“Faith can be an important source of both spiritual meaning and social support for a lot of people and during this stressful time many people may be looking for strength and comfort in prayer,” said Dillon. “Whether someone observes Easter, or Passover, or another religious holiday finding ways to allow people to participate virtually, like streaming services or offering online prayer sharing group activities over Zoom, can help them feel connected and strengthen the bonds of shared faith.”

Dillon can be reached directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (781) 915-7360.

Dillon points out that while services can be televised or streamlined online, what is missing virtually is the tactile nature of worship that comes from physical face-to-face devotion. With churches closed, Catholics, for example, also can’t receive Holy Communion (a wafer which is the spiritual embodiment of Christ’s presence). Even the long-standing tradition of a priest or volunteer bringing Holy Communion to those who are sick or homebound is not feasible in the current COVID-19 situation.

“Even though mass attendance has dropped off over the past decades for many American Catholics, several surveys have found that a majority of them still feel the need to be nourished by the sacraments and Holy Communion,” said Dillon. “The coronavirus presents challenges for many parishioners during this Holy Week, and even beyond, but most churches and synagogues are learning to adapt so that, though physically apart, believers can still come together to offer comfort and celebrate what traditionally is a joyful event of hope and salvation.”

Dillon specializes in religion and culture and has written extensively on Catholicism in the United States, and elsewhere, and has been especially interested in the institutional and cultural processes that enable Catholics who selectively disagree with aspects of Catholic teaching to remain loyal to Catholicism. She is the author of “Postsecular Catholicism: Relevance and Renewal,” "American Catholics in Transition” and "Catholic Identity: Balancing Reason, Faith, and Power.”

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NH DHHS Announces More Than 250 Providers Achieve Emergency Child Care Provider Designation
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced that more than 250 child care programs statewide have been designated as emergency providers through the newly established Emergency Child Care Program (ECCP), created to support the families of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there are 262 emergency child care programs serving more than 5,500 children across the state.

 

“I applaud DHHS for quickly standing up emergency child care for New Hampshire families during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “Ensuring that we have child care centers open in every part of the state for families while parents provide essential services to Granite Staters is a critical part of our response to this unprecedented situation, and parents can rest assured that their children will be well cared for in the days and weeks ahead.”

 

Through the NH Child Care Collaborative, a partnership among DHHS, DOE, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) and child care stakeholders, more than $5 million in funding has been committed to establish and ensure a robust and effective system of emergency child care for parents and employers providing essential services during COVID-19. Funding is already moving out to ECCPs across the state to support staff and operational costs. 

 

“Child care programs are part of the foundation of strong and healthy families, and ensuring safe, quality, and accessible child care is vitally important as we continue to respond to COVID-19,” said DHHS Associate Commissioner Christine Tappan. “We are grateful for the funding that has allowed us to create a private-public partnership that will ensure families have the support they need during this public health emergency, and safeguard the stability of the child care system once the pandemic is over.”

 

"It's incredible to see so many early-childhood professionals coming together and rolling up their sleeves to support New Hampshire's essential and emergency workforce,” said Christina Lachance, Director of Early Childhood and Family Initiatives for NHCF. “These professionals take care of our children in good times, and now they are stepping up to help our state get through this unprecedented challenge." 

 

The Emergency Child Care Program is working through New Hampshire’s referral partner, Child Care Aware NH (CCAofNH), to match emergency child care providers with the families who need them. CCofANH has conducted a statewide needs survey to identify what child care providers need for supplies, staff and funding, and has provided extensive COVID-19 resources to keep families informed of best health and safety practices. Individuals seeking emergency child care can view an interactive map created by Child Care Aware of America, which provides a snapshot of available child care programs in relation to New Hampshire hospitals and alternative health care facilities that have been set up across the state to manage a potential surge of COVID-19 cases.

 

In order to qualify as an Emergency Child Care Program, child care providers met criteria around proximity to hospitals and surge centers, number of slots available for the children of essential workers, hours of operation, and ability to serve vulnerable children. Child care programs will be eligible to apply for incentive payments, including funding to support pay differentials for staff, child care costs for child care professionals, and other operating costs that support an emergency child care system.

 

On March 26, Governor Chris Sununu issued Emergency Order #17, which included a list of designated business sectors that provide essential services and support to COVID-19 and the core missions of the State.

 

For more information about the Emergency Child Care Collaborative, please visit http://nh.childcareaware.org/. For questions about the program, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information on COVID-19, please visit www.nh.gov/covid19.  

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning for Northern NH
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CONCORD, N.H. – The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Coos County from 8:00 A.M. Thursday morning until 2:00 P.M. on Friday. Heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches in southern Coos County and 7 to 12 inches in northern Coos County.

 

This spring storm will make travel very difficult, or nearly impossible, at times. Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, have an emergency kit with food, water and a flashlight in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

 

“During the storm, only travel if absolutely necessary,” New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Jennifer Harper said. “Once the storm begins, travel will be hazardous. If you must travel, remember to clear snow and ice from your vehicle, slow down, allow extra time for travel, and leave plenty of space between vehicles.”

 

Harper provides these additional reminders:

·       Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.

·       Do not crowd the plows or emergency crews.

·       Clear all snow and ice off your car, including your roof, around lights, and license plates before traveling.

·       Bridges, overpasses, and exposed road areas are the most prone to icy conditions.

·       Visit ReadyNH.gov to learn more preparedness tips to help you and your family stay safe.

 

Take time now to prepare. Director Harper encourages everyone to plan ahead for disasters. The core steps toward preparedness is:

1.     Make an emergency kit,

2.     Have a family emergency plan, and

3.     Stay informed by signing up for NH Alerts.

 

Download templates and instructions for each of these preparedness steps online at ReadyNH.gov

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 8, 2020
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following update on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

 

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, DHHS announced 41 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 788 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several of the new cases are still under investigation. Of those with complete information, there is 1 female under the age of 18 and the rest are adults with 46% being female and 51% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (13), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (7), Merrimack (4), Carroll (4), Grafton (2), Strafford (2), and Cheshire (1), counties, and in the cities of Manchester (6) and Nashua (2). Ten new COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported; thus far, 118 (15%) of the 788 positive cases have been hospitalized. Seventeen of the new cases have no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State and has been identified in all counties with cases. Most of the remaining cases have either had travel to domestic or international locations or have had close contact with a person with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.

 

DHHS has also announced five additional deaths related to COVID-19. These were two males and two females all 60 years of age or older from Hillsborough County and one male who was 60 years of age or older from Merrimack County. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.

 

Current Situation in New Hampshire

 

County

Cases

Belknap

21

Carroll

23

Cheshire

14

Coos

1

Grafton

43

Hillsborough - Other

100

Hillsborough - Manchester

129

Hillsborough - Nashua

74

Merrimack

60

Rockingham

268

Strafford

48

Sullivan

6

County TBD

1

Grand Total

788

 

New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 8, 2020, 9:00 AM)

NH Persons with COVID-191

788

Recovered

227 (29%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19

18 (2%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases

542

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19

118 (15%)

Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories2

8,763

Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL

4,476

Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL3

143

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time)

2,300

 

1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Includes specimens tested at the NH Public Health Laboratories (PHL), LabCorp, Quest, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and those sent to CDC prior to NH PHL testing capacity.

3Includes specimens received and awaiting testing at NH PHL. Does not include tests pending at commercial laboratories.

NH DHHS Daily Update on COVID-19 Archive

 

For more information, please visit the DHHS COVID-19 webpage at https://www.nh.gov/covid19.