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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 2, 2020, DHHS announced 64 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 479 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. The new cases are 42 adult females and 22 adult males. The new cases reside in Rockingham (17), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (12), Strafford (6), Merrimack (4), Cheshire (1), Grafton (1), and Sullivan (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (19) and Nashua (3). Ten of the new cases were hospitalized for their illness; thus far, 73 (15%) of the 479 positive cases have been hospitalized. Thirty-seven 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 the fifth death related to COVID-19. The person was a male resident of Hillsborough County under the age of 60 years old with underlying medical conditions. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
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County |
Cases |
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Belknap |
13 |
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Carroll |
14 |
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Cheshire |
8 |
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Grafton |
38 |
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Hillsborough - Other |
57 |
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Hillsborough - Manchester |
63 |
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Hillsborough - Nashua |
43 |
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Merrimack |
33 |
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Rockingham |
170 |
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Strafford |
35 |
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Sullivan |
5 |
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Grand Total |
479 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 2, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
479 |
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Recovered |
101 (21%) |
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Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
5 (1%) |
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Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
373 |
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Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
73 (15%) |
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Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories2 |
6,575 |
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Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
3,672 |
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Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL3 |
114 |
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Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
1,700 |
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
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following update for April 1, 2020, on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, DHHS announced 48 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 415 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. The new cases are 30 adult males and 18 adult females. The new cases reside in Rockingham (17), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (5), Cheshire (3), Carroll (2), Grafton (2), Strafford (2), Belknap (1), and Merrimack (1) counties, and in the cities of Nashua (9) and Manchester (6). Eight of the new cases were hospitalized for their illness; thus far, 58 (14%) of the 415 positive cases have been hospitalized. Fifteen 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 the fourth death related to COVID-19. The person was a female resident of Sullivan County who was over 60 years old with underlying medical conditions. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.
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County |
Cases |
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Belknap |
13 |
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Carroll |
14 |
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Cheshire |
7 |
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Grafton |
36 |
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Hillsborough - Other |
45 |
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Hillsborough - Manchester |
44 |
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Hillsborough - Nashua |
40 |
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Merrimack |
28 |
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Rockingham |
154 |
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Strafford |
30 |
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Sullivan |
4 |
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Grand Total |
415 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 1, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
415 |
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Recovered |
91 (22%) |
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Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
4 (1%) |
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Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
320 |
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Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
58 (14%) |
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Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories2 |
6,078 |
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Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
3,494 |
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Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL3 |
126 |
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Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
1,325 |
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.
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CONCORD, NH –The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine issued a Coastal Flood Warning for coastal Rockingham County from 5:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Friday, April 3, 2020. Widespread minor coastal flooding and significant splash-over are expected.
Widespread flooding of locations near the waterfront is expected, including some damage to vulnerable structures. Low-lying areas may see up to three feet of inundation causing road closures and some locations could become isolated. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion with considerable erosion of protected dune structures due to large breaking waves is expected. Splash-over may lead to ponding of water behind dune structures and result in flooding of roads. A few evacuations may be needed in the most vulnerable areas.
“Turn around don’t drown. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through the water of unknown depth,” said Jennifer Harper, NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director. “Take the necessary action to protect flood-prone property and listen to the recommendations of local public safety officials.”
Do not drive through floodwaters on roadways. Adjust speeds for road conditions – even ponding on roadways can be hazardous.
Residents and visitors in coastal Rockingham County are encouraged to remain informed by monitoring NH Alerts, local community alerts and weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Harper also offered the following recommendations:
· Have what you need and know what to do to be safe.
· Check on the welfare of elderly or handicapped relatives or neighbors.
· Sign up for NH Alerts to receive emergency information via your mobile and landline phones, including severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and emergency information from NH HSEM. Sign up for NH Alerts at nh.gov/nhalerts.
· Visit ReadyNH.gov to learn what to do to stay safe.
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is urging communities to continue to support children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing, economic uncertainty and less access to community supports can place additional stress on families, which can put children more at risk for abuse and neglect. This April, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, DHHS urges everyone to be on alert for signs of child abuse and neglect, as we all play a part in promoting the well-being of children and families throughout New Hampshire.
March data from the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) shows a significant 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, and DCYF is experiencing decreases in referrals from community members who normally see children face-to-face on a regular basis, including schools and child care settings (63%); mental health providers (43%); social workers (54%); and medical providers (40%). Referrals from law enforcement agencies were comparable and referrals from parents and families increased by 38%.
Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued Emergency Order #22, which authorizes emergency funding for critical child protection services, including domestic violence and substance use supports, expansion of the DCYF Strength to Succeed Program, additional technology support for DCYF-involved families, and the creation of a support line to help families address and manage interpersonal challenges. This funding will ensure that New Hampshire families continue to receive the right services at the right time during the COVID-19 emergency.
“People who are not currently seeing children and families due to the necessary social distancing measures aren’t contacting us as they normally would, but our families are still feeling the stress of the disruption of family routines,” said DCYF Director Joe Ribsam. “It is as important as ever to make sure we check on our families, kids and even older youth to let them know we care. Ask kids how they’re doing, how their loved ones are doing, if they need anything. Follow social distancing rules, but remain social – our families need the community connections that keep them strong and healthy.”
There are several resources that can support New Hampshire families during the COVID-19 outbreak, including NH 211, the Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (1-866-644-3574), and the New Hampshire Children’s Trust. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call DCYF at 1-800-894-5533.
For more resources for residents, please visit https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/residents.htm.
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