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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 Tuesday, April 21, 2020, DHHS announced 44 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,491 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 55% being female and 45% being male. The new cases reside in Merrimack (5), Rockingham (4), and Belknap (2), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (2), and Strafford (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (14) and Nashua (4). The county of residence is being determined for twelve new cases.
Five new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 206 (14%) of 1,491 cases. Three of the new cases have no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to occur throughout the State and has been identified in all counties with cases. 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 |
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Belknap |
28 |
|
Carroll |
30 |
|
Cheshire |
30 |
|
Coos |
2 |
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Grafton |
45 |
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Hillsborough - Other |
200 |
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Hillsborough - Manchester |
287 |
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Hillsborough - Nashua |
139 |
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Merrimack |
101 |
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Rockingham |
493 |
|
Strafford |
112 |
|
Sullivan |
10 |
|
County TBD |
14 |
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Grand Total |
1491 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 21, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
1,491 |
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Recovered |
546 (37%) |
|
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
42 (3%) |
|
Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
903 |
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Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
206 (14%) |
|
Current Hospitalizations2 |
94 |
|
Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories3 |
13,550 |
|
Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
6,874 |
|
Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL4 |
225 |
|
Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
2,450 |
1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 as reported by hospitals.
3Includes 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.
4Includes 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 – New Hampshire U.S. Attorney Scott W. Murray joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.”
“Every year, millions of Americans suffer the shock and trauma of criminal victimization, affecting their well-being and sense of security and dignity,” said Attorney General William P. Barr. “To these victims, we affirm our unwavering commitment to supporting them in their hour of need. We also commend the thousands of victim advocates and public safety professionals who labor tirelessly to secure victims’ rights and support survivors.”
“The first duty of government is to protect its citizens”, said U.S. Attorney Murray. “We live in a time when public discourse increasingly revolves around concerns about fairness to defendants in criminal cases. While we must ensure that the process is fair, it is vital that we stay focused on the need to vindicate the rights of their victims. Our commitment to true justice requires that we strive to support those who have been victimized by criminals.”
“While we have made tremendous progress driving down crime and violence across the country, far too many Americans continue to suffer the pain and loss of criminal victimization,” said Katharine T. Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs. “This week, we stand by these survivors and their families and we pledge our ongoing support to the countless men and women who serve them with such extraordinary skill and compassion.”
Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first Victims’ Rights Week in 1981, putting crime victims' rights, needs, and concerns in a prominent spot on the American agenda. He also established the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime, which laid the groundwork for a national network of services and legal safeguards for crime victims. President Trump and his administration have implemented historic levels of support for victim assistance and victim compensation.
Some 3.3 million Americans age 12 and older were victims of violent crime in 2018, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey. The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), part of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, supports more than 7,000 local victim assistance programs and victim compensation programs in every state and U.S. territory. Funds for these programs come from the Crime Victims Fund, which is made up of federal criminal fines, penalties and bond forfeitures.
During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, victim advocacy organizations, community groups, and state, local and tribal agencies traditionally host rallies, candlelight vigils, and other events to raise awareness of victims’ rights and services. This year, many communities are organizing virtual gatherings and online public awareness campaigns.
This year’s commemoration occurs 25 years after a truck bomb exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, taking the lives of 168 people, including 19 children, as well as injuring hundreds of others. That mass murder remains the worst act of domestic terrorism in our nation’s history and led to the establishment of the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve, which is administered by OVC, and has been used to provide direct services to hundreds of victims of mass violence and terrorism.
“Crime victims deserve to know that they have the encouragement and support of the American people,” said OVC Director Jessica E. Hart. “I hope that citizens throughout the nation will take the opportunity this week to remember all victims of crime and their heroic stories of survival. I encourage everyone to also find meaningful ways to express their appreciation to the many committed and compassionate service providers across the country who work tirelessly supporting these survivors.”
This year, the annual National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony will be postponed until a time when we can honor this year’s award recipients in person. During the ceremony, OVC will present awards recognizing individuals and organizations from across the nation for their outstanding service on behalf of crime victims. The awardees will be selected from public nominations in 11 categories, including federal service, special courage, public policy, and victim services. Visit www.ovc.gov/gallery to learn more about past recipients.
For more information on how to create your own public campaigns to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights online and at events throughout the year, please visit https://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw2020/overview.html.
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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 Monday, April 20, 2020, DHHS announced 56 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,447 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 64% being female and 36% being male. The new cases reside in Strafford (17), Rockingham (9), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (6), Cheshire (1), and Merrimack (1) counties and in the cities of Manchester (14) and Nashua (5). The county of residence is being determined for three new cases.
Three new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 201 (14%) of 1,447 cases. Two 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, a female resident of Rockingham County who was 60 years of age or older. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
Current Situation in New Hampshire
|
County |
Cases |
|
Belknap |
26 |
|
Carroll |
30 |
|
Cheshire |
30 |
|
Coos |
2 |
|
Grafton |
45 |
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Hillsborough - Other |
197 |
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Hillsborough - Manchester |
272 |
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Hillsborough - Nashua |
135 |
|
Merrimack |
96 |
|
Rockingham |
489 |
|
Strafford |
111 |
|
Sullivan |
10 |
|
County TBD |
4 |
|
Grand Total |
1447 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 20, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
1,447 |
|
Recovered |
521 (36%) |
|
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
42 (3%) |
|
Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
884 |
|
Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
201 (14%) |
|
Current Hospitalizations2 |
78 |
|
Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories3 |
12,848 |
|
Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
6,671 |
|
Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL4 |
244 |
|
Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
2,400 |
1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 as reported by hospitals.
3Includes 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.
4Includes 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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DURHAM, N.H.— The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA have selected the University of New Hampshire Space Science Center to design and build a specialized instrument to improve space weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities. The magnetometer is part of a suite of instruments that will measure storms created by the solar wind which can affect such things as satellite communications and electric grids on Earth.
“This project will build on UNH’s legacy of magnetic sensor design and its success with electronics instrumentation from recent NASA projects like the MMS mission,” said Roy Torbert, UNH professor of physics and the lead PI on the magnetometer portion of the mission. “With this magnetometer, we’ll be able to measure how the Earth’s magnetic field is impacted by the solar wind and help support NOAA’s mission to monitor and forecast space weather events that can influence the performance of technology such as electrical power grids, satellite-based communication, and GPS navigation systems.”
A team of eight UNH researchers will partner with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), the lead institution, to develop the magnetometer that will be a part of the Space Weather Follow-On L1 (SWFO-L1) mission which measures the intersection of the sun’s and Earth’s magnetic fields. The SWFO-L1 satellite will orbit the sun approximately 1.5 million kilometers from the Earth at a point scientists call Lagrange Point 1 (L1), which will allow for an unobstructed view of the sun’s corona, the source of the solar wind, for improved data collection.
“A spacecraft located at L1 can measure the solar wind plasma and the interplanetary magnetic field about an hour before they reach the Earth providing advanced warnings that are important for all sorts of industries that are affected by geospace storms,” said Harlan Spence, director for UNH’s Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space. “It’s a really huge win for UNH that NOAA has selected and entrusted us as a partner for this key measurement.”
The SWFO-L1 mission is scheduled to launch in 2024 along with NASA’s IMAP mission, which also involves UNH scientists.
The University of New Hampshire inspires innovation and transforms lives in our state, nation, and world. More than 16,000 students from all 50 states and 71 countries engage with an award-winning faculty in top-ranked programs in business, engineering, law, health and human services, liberal arts and the sciences across more than 200 programs of study. As one of the nation’s highest-performing research universities, UNH partners with NASA, NOAA, NSF and NIH, and receives more than $110 million in competitive external funding every year to further explore and define the frontiers of land, sea, and space.
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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 19, 2020, DHHS announced 50 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,392 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 52% being female and 48% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (13), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (4), Merrimack (2), Strafford (2), Cheshire (1), and Belknap (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (17) and Nashua (8). The county of residence is being determined for two new cases.
Six new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 198 (14%) of 1,392 cases. 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 three additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
· One female resident of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age or older
· One male resident of Rockingham County, 60 years of age or older
· One female resident of Rockingham County, 60 years of age or older
Current Situation in New Hampshire
|
County |
Cases |
|
Belknap |
26 |
|
Carroll |
30 |
|
Cheshire |
29 |
|
Coos |
2 |
|
Grafton |
45 |
|
Hillsborough - Other |
192 |
|
Hillsborough - Manchester |
258 |
|
Hillsborough - Nashua |
131 |
|
Merrimack |
94 |
|
Rockingham |
479 |
|
Strafford |
94 |
|
Sullivan |
10 |
|
County TBD |
2 |
|
Grand Total |
1392 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 19, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
1,392 |
|
Recovered |
521 (37%) |
|
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
41 (3%) |
|
Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
830 |
|
Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
198 (14%) |
|
Current Hospitalizations2 |
79 |
|
Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories3 |
12,726 |
|
Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
6,472 |
|
Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL4 |
298 |
|
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.
2Number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 as reported by hospitals.
3Includes 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.
4Includes 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 on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
On Saturday, April 18, 2020, DHHS announced 56 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,342 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 cases with complete information, there are two males under the age of 18 and the rest are adults, with 50% being female and 50% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (16), Strafford (8), Merrimack (3), Cheshire (1), Grafton (1), and Sullivan (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (21) and Nashua (5).
Two new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 192 (14%) of 1,342 cases. 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, a female resident of Hillsborough County 60 years of age or older. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
Current Situation in New Hampshire
|
County |
Cases |
|
Belknap |
25 |
|
Carroll |
30 |
|
Cheshire |
28 |
|
Coos |
2 |
|
Grafton |
45 |
|
Hillsborough - Other |
188 |
|
Hillsborough - Manchester |
241 |
|
Hillsborough - Nashua |
123 |
|
Merrimack |
92 |
|
Rockingham |
466 |
|
Strafford |
92 |
|
Sullivan |
10 |
|
Grand Total |
1342 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 18, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
1,342 |
|
Recovered |
513 (38) |
|
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
38 (3%) |
|
Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
791 |
|
Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
192 (14%) |
|
Current Hospitalizations2 |
85 |
|
Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories3 |
12,082 |
|
Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
6,209 |
|
Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL4 |
316 |
|
Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
2,200 |
1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 as reported by hospitals.
3Includes 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.
4Includes 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 released the New Hampshire Crisis Standards of Care Plan. DHHS worked with stakeholders and clinical experts to develop the plan in order to guide the process of developing the Crisis Standards of Care Clinical Guidelines. These Clinical Guidelines would be used during the COVID-19 pandemic if normal standards of care cannot be maintained. It is essential the Department, healthcare stakeholders, advocates and policymakers have the time to create the Crisis Standard of Care Clinical Guidelines prior to the crisis period to prevent unnecessary negative outcomes.
The statewide Clinical Guidelines will be designed to ensure that fair, respectful, effective and efficient care is provided if the COVID-19 pandemic results in inpatient needs that exceed our available resources. The Crisis Standards of Care Plan is being activated to allow for the assembly of the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee and the State Triage Committee. These committees collectively will bring together subject matter experts and healthcare leaders to develop the Clinical Guidelines.
The appointment of the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee will begin next week and work will begin immediately to identify a team of interdisciplinary subject matter experts to serve on the State Triage Committee.
Governor Chris Sununu has issued Emergency Order #33 to authorize the Commissioner of DHHS, Lori Shibinette, to activate the Crisis Standards of Care Plan and appoint members to the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee and the State Triage Committee.
Emergency Order #33: Activation of the New Hampshire Crisis Standards of Care Plan
The New Hampshire Crisis Standards of Care Plan is available at https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/
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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 17, 2020, DHHS announced 78 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,287 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Of those with complete information, there are 10 females and 5 males under the age of 18 and the rest are adults with 48% being female and 52% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (18), Strafford (8), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (6), Merrimack (3), Carroll (2), Belknap (1), Cheshire (1), and Sullivan (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (31) and Nashua (6). The county of residence is being determined for one new case as well as one previously announced case. Any additional information from ongoing investigations will be incorporated into future COVID-19 updates.
Three new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 190 (15%) of 1,287 cases. 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 three additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
· Two male residents of Rockingham County, 60 years of age or older
· One male resident of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age or older
Two of the deaths involved long-term care facilities. Those facilities are Hanover Hills in Manchester and the Residence at Salem Woods in Salem.
Current Situation in New Hampshire
|
County |
Cases |
|
Belknap |
25 |
|
Carroll |
32 |
|
Cheshire |
27 |
|
Coos |
2 |
|
Grafton |
44 |
|
Hillsborough - Other |
188 |
|
Hillsborough - Manchester |
220 |
|
Hillsborough - Nashua |
117 |
|
Merrimack |
88 |
|
Rockingham |
449 |
|
Strafford |
84 |
|
Sullivan |
9 |
|
County TBD |
2 |
|
Grand Total |
1287 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 17, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
1,287 |
|
Recovered |
468 (36%) |
|
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
37 (3%) |
|
Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
782 |
|
Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
190 (15%) |
|
Current Hospitalizations2 |
86 |
|
Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories3 |
11,565 |
|
Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
5,866 |
|
Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL4 |
174 |
|
Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
2,200 |
1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 as reported by hospitals.
3Includes 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.
4Includes 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) announces that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded New Hampshire a $2 million grant to assist individuals impacted by mental health and substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. DHHS will use this emergency funding to establish NH Rapid Response, a comprehensive system that will provide crisis intervention services, mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, and other related recovery supports for youth and adults impacted by COVID-19.
“The COVID-19 emergency has affected every resident in New Hampshire,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “We are all feeling a sense of uncertainty right now, and for those with mental illness and substance use disorders, it can be even more challenging. We are grateful for this funding opportunity that will allow us to get more services to more Granite Staters who need our immediate help.”
“While our primary focus during this crisis has been on the physical wellbeing of our residents, we cannot overlook the impact of COVID-19 on those who struggle with mental illness,” said DHHS Commissioner Lori Shibinette. “This funding will allow us to strengthen and enhance our behavioral health services during COVID-19, and we look forward to working with our community mental health centers across the state so that all New Hampshire residents have access to these critical services.”
NH Rapid Response will address the needs of uninsured or underinsured individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), or SUD through the State’s existing community mental health system, which includes 10 private, non-profit community mental health centers (CMHCs). These CMHCs provide comprehensive, evidence-based mental health and rehabilitation services to people with SMI and SED in regions across the state. The program will also provide crisis services for other individuals in need of behavioral health supports, including health care personnel.
For more information about the emergency grant, please visit https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/
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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 16, 2020, DHHS announced 71 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,211 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, 55% are female and 42% are male, with one female and one male under the age of 18 and the rest adults. The new cases reside in Rockingham (33), Strafford (7), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (4), Merrimack (4), and Sullivan (1) counties, and the cities of Manchester (13) and Nashua (8). The county of residence is being determined for one new case.
Nine new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 187 (15%) of 1,211 cases. 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 two additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
· One female resident of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age or older
· One male resident of Rockingham County, 60 years of age or older
Current Situation in New Hampshire
|
County |
Cases |
|
Belknap |
24 |
|
Carroll |
29 |
|
Cheshire |
26 |
|
Coos |
2 |
|
Grafton |
44 |
|
Hillsborough - Other |
183 |
|
Hillsborough - Manchester |
189 |
|
Hillsborough - Nashua |
111 |
|
Merrimack |
85 |
|
Rockingham |
433 |
|
Strafford |
76 |
|
Sullivan |
8 |
|
County TBD |
1 |
|
Grand Total |
1211 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 16, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
1,211 |
|
Recovered |
455 (38%) |
|
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
34 (3%) |
|
Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
722 |
|
Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
187 (15%) |
|
Current Hospitalizations2 |
74 |
|
Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories3 |
11,421 |
|
Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
5,582 |
|
Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL4 |
66 |
|
Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
2,225 |
1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 as reported by hospitals.
3Includes 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.
4Includes 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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