NH State Representative Steven Smith

July 9 Update

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith

New Location for Keene DMV

From the Director –

“We will be moving to a new location on Monday, July 13^th. The new office is at 149 Emerald St in Keene, about 5 minutes from the current location.

We have been working on this move for several months and are excited about the improvements this location will offer to both staff and customers.”

Edelblut: Setting Realistic Expectations For School Reopening

New Hampshire Department of Education Commissioner: What happens when kids come back to school? Here are some things to know.

By NH Dept Of Education, Community Contributor

Jul 8, 2020 2:46 pm ET|Updated Jul 8, 2020 2:48 pm ET

Following a challenging and unique spring, school officials across New Hampshire are working hard through the summer to prepare schools to reopen this fall. Last week, the School Transition, Reopening, and Redesign Taskforce (STRRT) submitted high-level recommendations to the Department of Education and the Governor. More at https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/setting-realistic-expectations-school-reopening

2 more deaths linked to COVID-19 reported in NH, health officials say

https://www.wmur.com/article/2-more-deaths-linked-to-covid-19-reported-in-nh-health-officials-say/33253084

State health officials answer questions from long-term care workers

https://www.wmur.com/article/state-health-officials-answer-questions-from-long-term-care-workers/33252899

New Hampshire alcohol sales up 10% during pandemic, worrying advocates

https://www.concordmonitor.com/increase-sales-in-alcohol-35125753

Number of New Hampshire bankruptcy filings continues at ‘stunning’ lows

https://www.nhbr.com/number-of-new-hampshire-bankruptcy-filings-continue-at-stunning-lows/

Though restrictions eased, some theaters choosing not to reopen

https://www.concordmonitor.com/Despite-being-able-to-reopen-many-movie-theaters-remain-dark-35050254

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – July 8th, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, DHHS announced 20 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 5,952 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 five individuals under the age of 18 and the rest are adults with 40% being female and 60% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (6), Grafton (2), Belknap (1), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (1), Merrimack (1), and Strafford (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (5) and Nashua (3).

Hospitalizations

One new hospitalized case was identified for a total of 578 (10%) of 5,952 cases.

Community Based Transmission

Six of the new cases have no identified risk factors.

Deaths

DHHS has also announced two additional deaths related to COVID-19.

• 2 female residents of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age and older

Cumulative Positive Tests by County

Belknap 87
Carroll 64
Cheshire 74
Coos 9
Grafton 90
Hillsborough – Other 1,134
Hillsborough – Manchester 1582
Hillsborough – Nashua 654
Merrimack 421
Rockingham 1505
Strafford 296
Sullivan 35
County TBD 1

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

(data updated July 8, 2020, 9:00 AM)

NH Persons with COVID-191 5,952
Recovered 4,817 (81%)
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 386 (6%)
Total Current COVID-19 Cases 749
Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 578 (10%)
Current Hospitalizations 22

Total Persons Tested at Selected Laboratories,

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 129,628
Total Persons Tested at Selected Laboratories, Antibody
Laboratory Tests 20,717
Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL 33,053
Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL 480
Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 3,450

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: 5,952 positive test results 386 deaths (1 week ago: 5,802 positive test results 373 deaths) (+150/+13)

MA: 110,602 positive test results 8,243 deaths (1 week ago: 109,143 positive test results 8,081 deaths) (+1459/+162)

ME: 3,460 positive test results 110 deaths (1 week ago: 3,294 positive test results 105 deaths)

VT: 1,256 positive test results 56 deaths (1 week ago: 1,210 positive test results 56 deaths)

CT: 47,108 positive test results 4,343 deaths (1 week ago: 46,572 positive test results 4,324 deaths)

RI: 17,204 positive test results 971 deaths (1 week ago: 16,853 positive test results 956 deaths)

NY: 403,619 positive test results 31,945 deaths (1 week ago: 398,770 positive test results 31,791 deaths) (+4,849/+154)

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Update July 8 – Education Plans Coming Together

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith

NH school reopening guidance expected to be released soon

Governor says guidance will be comprehensive, flexible

https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-school-reopening-guidance-expected-to-be-released-soon/33240001

N.H. School Reopening Task Force Sends Recommendations To Gov. Sununu

After nearly seven weeks of working group meetings and a statewide survey, a task force convened by the N.H. DOE issued pandemic reopening guidelines.

CREDIT MICHAEL BRINDLEY / NHPR

https://www.nhpr.org/post/nh-school-reopening-task-force-sends-recommendations-gov-sununu#stream/0

Equipping Teachers to Help Students Returning from Remote Instruction

Two free options build on successful Department UDL Programs

https://www.education.nh.gov/news/equipping-teachers-help-students-returning-remote-instruction

2 more NH COVID-19 deaths announced

https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-coronavirus-update-july-7-2020/33234327

More than 23,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans given to NH businesses, feds say

https://www.wmur.com/article/more-than-23000-paycheck-protection-program-loans-given-to-new-hampshire-businesses/33236418

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – July 7th, 2020

On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, DHHS announced 19 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 5,932 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 two individuals under the age of 18 and the rest are adults with 68% being female and 32% being male. The new cases reside in Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (3), Rockingham (3) Belknap (1), Carroll (1), Cheshire (1), and Merrimack (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (7) and Nashua (2).