COVID Summary for 4/17

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith

Project Community: NH Together from Home

“WMUR is partnering with iHeartRadio for a fundraiser to help support the NH Food Bank’s response to the COVID-19 efforts.

Join WMUR from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. THIS Friday, April 17 for “Project Community: New Hampshire Together From Home.” WMUR’s Erin Fehlau and Sean Mcdonald will join iHeartRadio’s Greg Kretschmar to host the special. The uplifting hour will feature performances from Granite State artists and words of encouragement from New Hampshire athletes and celebrities, all while raising money for the food bank.”

Link: Project Community: NH Together from Home

NHPR: As N.H. Schools Close for the Year, Edelblut Outlines Remote Learning Efforts and Impacts

“Gov. Chris Sununu has ordered remote learning at New Hampshire schools to be extended through the end of the academic year. That means all public schools, and private schools, will remain closed, as students continue their studies from home.”

Link: As N.H. Schools Close for the Year, Edelblut Outlines Remote Learning Efforts and Impacts

Governor Sununu speaks with Chuck Todd about Reopening Economy

“New Hampshire is in a unique position among our fellow Northeastern states. Here’s my response on how we’re looking at a regional approach to reopening the economy:”

Link: Governor Sununu speaks with Chuck Todd about Reopening Economy

Laconia Daily Sun: Gov. Sununu to Tourists: ‘Stay Home’

“As tourism season approaches, Gov. Chris Sununu has a message for prospective visitors, including those from Northeast COVID-19 hotspots — “Stay home.”

“You’re healthier at home,” he said in a Thursday afternoon news conference. “You should stay there. Be home with your family. At some point we want people to come, but not now. Stay home, stay healthy. This is no time to be vacationing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, as beautiful as they are.””

Link: Gov. Sununu to Tourists: ‘Stay Home’

NHBR: Dartmouth Labs put COVID-19 Research on Fast Track

“As the novel coronavirus takes its deadly toll, there’s potentially life-saving activity going on night and day at Dartmouth College in Hanover.

“Whether developing or deploying new testing strategies, laying the groundwork for antibody-based therapeutics, or contributing personal protection equipment, the Dartmouth research community is already making the fight against this novel coronavirus our own,” says Dean Madden, vice provost for research.”

Link: Dartmouth Labs put COVID-19 Research on Fast Track

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 17, 2020

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.

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COVID Summary for 4/16

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith
Worth Reading:
NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 16, 2020 
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.
Hospitalizations
 

Nine new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 187 (15%) of 1,211 cases.

Community Based Transmission

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.

Deaths
 

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

Cases by County

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
April 16 Case Map
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report

(data updated April 16, 2020, 9:00 AM)

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

Information above, and archived daily updates are available here: https://www.nh.gov/covid19/news/updates.htm

 
 
NH: 1,211 positive test results 34 deaths (Yesterday – 1,139 positive test results 32 deaths)
MA: 32,181 positive test results 1245 deaths (Yesterday – 29,918 positive test results 1108 deaths)
ME: 796 positive test results 27 deaths (Yesterday – 759 positive test results 27 deaths)
VT: 768 positive test results 35 deaths (Yesterday –  752 positive test results 29 deaths)
CT: 15,884 positive test results 971 deaths (Yesterday – 14,755 positive test results 868 deaths)
RI: 3,251 positive test results 105 deaths (Yesterday – 3,251 positive test results 87 deaths)
NY: 222,284 positive test results 12,192 deaths (Yesterday –  213,779 positive test results 11,586 deaths)
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COVID Summary for 4/15

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith

WMUR: State Employment Official Answers Viewer Questions

“Richard Lavers, the deputy commissioner of employment security in New Hampshire, joined WMUR during News 9 at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday to answer viewer questions.”

Link: State Employment Official Answers Viewer Questions

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Governor Sununu announced the creation of the Stakeholder Advisory Board to provide the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR) with key insight on the needs across New Hampshire communities and private industries, and to provide recommendations on relief efforts.

INITIAL members of the GOFERR Stakeholder Advisory Board include:

  • Bill Ardinger, Attorney, Rath, Young & Pignatelli
  • Dean Christon, Executive Director, NH Housing Finance Authority
  • Jim Jalbert, C&J Trailways
  • Al Letizio, Wholesale Food Industry
  • Donnalee Lozeau, CEO, Southern NH Community Action Program (CAP), former Mayor of Nashua
  • Scott Mason, Owner/Farmer, Northwind Farms
  • Michelle McEwen, President & CEO, Speare Memorial Hospital of Plymouth
  • Nancy Merrill, Director of Planning & Development, City of Claremont
  • Ben Wilcox, President and General Manager, Cranmore Mountain Resort

The first preliminary advisory board meeting is scheduled to hold its first remote meeting tomorrow, April 16, at 1:00 PM. Additional members from various industries will likely be added.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

1:00 PM

Remote meeting of the GOFERR Stakeholder Advisory Board

Call-in: 800-356-8278

PIN: 125563

Pursuant to RSA 91-A:2, this meeting is open to the public.

Follow the link below for the GOFERR Agendas and meeting minutes.

https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/relief-recovery/index.htm

A grant application was approved today for $600,000 submitted by the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, which ensures the availability of resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

  • $125,000 for immediate needs for victims of domestic and sexual violence
  • $75,000 for emergency shelter funding for hotel stays
  • $400,000 for expenses for crisis center operations

There is an update to Executive Order 17 clarifying campgrounds: 

Under ‘Other Community-Based Essential Functions’ it states: Private and public recreational campgrounds or camping parks only for purposes of providing parcels of land rented for the placement of a tent or recreational vehicle

The link is:  https://www.nheconomy.com/NHEconomy/media/NH-Economy/Exhibit-A-to-Emergency-Order-17_2.pdf

Worth Watching:
Worth Reading:
NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – April 15, 2020 
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, DHHS announced 53 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,139 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 49% being female and 51% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (21), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (14), Merrimack (5), Cheshire (6), and in the cities of Manchester (5) and Nashua (2).
Hospitalizations
 

Fifteen new hospitalized cases were identified today for 178 (16%) of 1,139 cases

Community Based Transmission

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.

Deaths
 

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

• One male resident of Hillsborough County, younger than 60 years of age
• One male resident of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age or older
• One male resident of Merrimack County, younger than 60 years of age
• One male resident of Rockingham County, younger than 60 years of age

• One male resident of Rockingham County, 60 years of age or older

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Information above, and archived daily updates are available here: https://www.nh.gov/covid19/news/updates.htm

 
 
NH: 1,139 positive test results 32 deaths (Yesterday – 1,091 positive test results 27 deaths)
MA: 29,918 positive test results 1108 deaths (Yesterday – 28,163 positive test results 957 deaths)
ME: 759 positive test results 30 deaths (Yesterday – 734 positive test results 20 deaths)
VT: 752 positive test results 29 deaths (Yesterday –  752 positive test results 29 deaths)
CT: 14,755 positive test results 868 deaths (Yesterday – 13,989 positive test results 671 deaths)
RI: 3,251 positive test results 87 deaths (Yesterday – 3,251 positive test results 80 deaths)
NY: 213,779 positive test results 11,586 deaths (Yesterday –  202,208 positive test results 10,834 deaths)
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