NH State Representative Steven Smith

Comparing what is happening here to other countries is interesting, and difficult. Many countries are the size of our states, so when we see higher numbers in the United States, that context matters. Still, whatever the totals, we are not seeing the right trends. Here is a comparison to other continents, which makes more sense than country to country.

If most people act sensibly and do what they can, we may avoid a second wave of restrictions. Let’s be careful out there, unlike the Mayor of Southampton, NY.  ~ Steve

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/28/new-york-officials-investigate-hamptons-charity-concert-distancing-concerns-goldman-sachs-chainsmokers-covid-19

Coronavirus: European countries tighten controls amid COVID-19 second wave fears

SCORE, updates on the EIDL and PPP, Paid Leave Reimbursement, and Q&A

Join special guest, SCORE’s Executive Director Bridget Weston, along with Beth and Holly to learn about FREE business resources available through SCORE, and also reimbursement for paid sick and family leave, loans, and what’s next for small business financial assistance.

The webinar will cover:

• SCORE http://www.score.org
• EIDL and PPP updates
• Paid sick and family leave dollar-for-dollar reimbursement instructions

As always, we’ll save time to answer your individual questions. We welcome your questions in advance, just email info@nfib.org.

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Big shortfalls in State revenues/funds put new investments in health & education at risk

https://www.wmur.com/article/big-shortfalls-in-state-revenuesfunds-put-new-investments-in-health-and-education-at-risk/33424662

Uptick in unemployment claims could signal return of layoffs

https://www.nhbr.com/uptick-in-unemployment-claims-could-signal-return-of-layoffs/

NH reports 68 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths over weekend

https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/coronavirus/nh-reports-68-new-cases-of-covid-19-two-deaths-over-weekend/article_d9223bfb-e581-596e-bb7a-42d15decb636.html?block_id=897573

Schools look to use redistricting bond to cover remote learning costs

https://www.unionleader.com/news/education/schools-look-to-use-redistricting-bond-to-cover-remote-learning-costs/article_4dc188b4-bfac-5e95-a51a-4b3d5823d473.html?block_id=664693

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – July 26th, 2020

On Sunday, July 26, 2020, DHHS announced 23 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 6,436 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Additional information from ongoing investigations will be incorporated into future COVID-19 updates. Of those with complete information, there are three individuals under the age of 18 and the rest are adults with 52% being female and 48% being male. The new cases reside in Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (4), Strafford (3), Grafton (2), Rockingham (2), Cheshire (1), and Merrimack (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (7) and Nashua (3).

Hospitalizations

Two new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 688 (11%) of 6,436 cases.

Community Based Transmission

Four of the new cases had no identified risk factors.

Deaths

No additional deaths reported by DHHS.

Cumulative Positive Tests by County

• Belknap 101
• Carroll 79
• Cheshire 81
• Coos 16
• Grafton 101
• Hillsborough – Other 1,204
• Hillsborough – Manchester 1734
• Hillsborough – Nashua 730
• Merrimack 451
• Rockingham 1582
• Strafford 319
• Sullivan 38

New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report

(data updated July 26, 2020, 9:00 AM)

• NH Persons with COVID-191 6,436
• Recovered 5,438 (84%)
• Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 409 (6%)
• Total Current COVID-19 Cases 589
• Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 688 (11%)
• Current Hospitalizations 20

Total Persons Tested at Selected Laboratories,

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 153,609
• Total Persons Tested at Selected Laboratories, Antibody
• Laboratory Tests 26,428
• Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL 36,037
• Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL 235
• Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 3,300

Number of Specimens Tested by Date of Report to NH DHHS

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

Regional Information (total positive test results, deaths)

Look-back period is 1 week.

NH: 6,436 positive test results 409 deaths  (1 week ago: 6,203 positive test results 398 deaths) (+233/+11)

MA: 115,637  positive test results 8529 deaths (1 week ago: 113,534  positive test results 8431 deaths) (+2103/+98)

ME: 3,814 positive test results 119 deaths (1 week ago: 3,687 positive test results 117 deaths)

VT: 1,400 positive test results 56 deaths (1 week ago: 1,350 positive test results 56 deaths)

CT:  48,776  positive test results 4,413 deaths (1 week ago: 47,893  positive test results 4,396 deaths)

RI: 18,224 positive test results 1002 deaths (1 week ago: 17,793 positive test results 990 deaths)

NY:  416,443 positive test results 32,305 deaths (1 week ago: 411,515 positive test results 32,187 deaths) (+4,928/+118)

Executive Order 59

Pursuant to Section 18 of Executive Order 2020-04 as extended by Executive Orders 2020-05, 2020-06, 2020-08, 2020-09, 2020-10, 2020-14, and 2020-15, it is hereby ordered, effective immediately, that:
1. Any statutory or administrative rules in regards to requiring a wet signature are
temporarily stayed until 90 days following the termination of the public health
emergency. After exhausting alternative means, the Commissioner of the Department of
Health and Human Services may authorize the acceptance of verbal authorizations that
are contemporaneously documented. The Department shall create guidance on the
process and acceptance of verbal authorizations.
2. The statutory and administrative provisions in RSA 167:6, IX, RSA 167:3-c, XIl(c)-(d), and N.H. Admin. R. He-C 5003, requiring the Department to establish and collect premiums for the MEAD program is hereby waived effective March 1, 2020 and to resume billing the month following the month the National Public Health Emergency terminates.

Happy Birthday ADA – 30 years

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life — to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services. Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin – and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 — the ADA is an “equal opportunity” law for people with disabilities.

“Judy Heumann remembers the day she went to register for kindergarten in 1952. She’d gotten dressed up and her mother had pulled her wheelchair up a flight of stairs before the principal intervened. Her disability, he said, meant she was not allowed to attend the school. Heumann had polio as a child, and it left her legs paralyzed and limited her use of her hands and arms. Throughout her time in the educational system, and after she graduated and became a teacher and activist, she had to fight for access at every turn.” More at https://time.com/5870468/americans-with-disabilities-act-coronavirus/