COVID Summary June 2

It’s not junk mail: Granite Staters begin receiving stimulus payment in form of debit cards

https://www.wmur.com/article/its-not-junk-mail-granite-staters-begin-receiving-stimulus-payment-in-form-of-debit-cards/32736807

Latest DHHS data shows 39 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths in NH

https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-coronavirus-update-june-1-2020/32730365

Fitness centers, tattoo parlors, nail salons reopen in NH

https://www.wmur.com/article/fitness-centers-tattoo-parlors-nail-salons-reopen-in-nh/32735098

Nashua resident files lawsuit over city’s mask mandate

https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/coronavirus/nashua-resident-files-lawsuit-over-citys-mask-mandate/article_b030ae6b-c5ab-5571-afab-c97b45f5d7c1.html?block_id=897573

AP: Driving road tests resume, but not tourist trains in NH

“New drivers can get their licenses in New Hampshire now that the state has resumed road tests during the coronavirus pandemic, but those hoping to explore the state by tourist train are still out of luck.”

Link: https://apnews.com/6578a7eb166521b6bac936abcbe8aae5

Union Leader: Reopening phase one looks to be coming near an end

Although Gov. Chris Sununu has shown little fondness for the term, the first phase of New Hampshire’s reopening appears to be nearing an end.

“I remember when we limited groups of 10 and I thought, ‘How the heck are we going to do that?’ Well we did it, and it would be great to get out of it, as it is one of the most restrictive things we have done as a state,” Sununu said. Link: https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/coronavirus/reopening-phase-one-looks-to-be-coming-near-an-end/article_25ace136-8425-52c6-906a-030642a4d706.html?block_id=695277

What if you are you sick?

People asked what to do if they suspect that they are sick. Here is the guide from DHHS:

I think I have COVID-19, what should I do?

If you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath, you should call ahead to your healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19. Any person with COVID-19 symptoms who is not tested and can be managed at home should self-isolate until:

Any person with COVID-19 symptoms who is not tested and can be managed at home should self-isolate until:

  • At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared, and
  • At least 72 hours (3 days) have passed since recovery – which is defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in respiratory symptoms.

Have a plan in case you get sick:

  • Consult with your healthcare provider for more information about monitoring your health for symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.
  • Stay in touch with others by phone or email. You may need to ask for help from friends, family, neighbors, community health workers, etc. if you become sick.
  • Determine who can provide you with care if your own caregiver gets sick.

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GOFERR Meeting of the Legislative Advisory Board

  • Monday, June 3, 1:00 PM
  • Call-in: 800-356-8278
  • PIN: 389388

Anyone having difficulties connecting to the conference should call: 603-271-7840

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

https://www.goferr.nh.gov/

Economic Re-Opening Task Force Scheduled Meetings

  • Wednesday, June 3, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
  • Thursday, June 4, 9:00 am – 11:00am Public Comments
  • Call-in: 1-800-356-8278 or 1-857-444-0744
  • Pin: 194499 or 600744

For Public Comments session to request to speak, press 5*

If anybody has a problem getting on the call, please call 603-271-0670 or email at hilary.ryan@livefree.nh.gov

Task Force Public Comments Email; nhreopen@nheconomy.com

 

Click to access covid-19-update-06012020.pdf

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COVID Summary for June 1

Loan forgiveness

If you have taken out a payroll protection loan, learn everything you can about it. Some loans are “forgivable”. It is important to understand exactly what that means.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Part III: 10 Keys to Loan Forgiveness & Your Questions Answered Live

Wed., June 3rd, 2020, 12:00 PM ET

Presented by: Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, Legal Foundation, NFIB, Holly Wade Director, NFIB Research Center

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Kiwis for New England

geneva3One of the main barriers to commercial kiwiberry production for regional growers is knowing which varieties available from commercial nurseries are the most ideal to grow in the region. Now for the first time, growers can source commercially grown kiwiberry plants that have been genetically verified as being recommended to grow in New England by researchers with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire.  Certifying Varieties Ideal for Planting Removes Major Barrier for New England Growers

Economic Re-Opening Task Force Scheduled Meetings

  • Monday, June 1, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Call-in: 1-800-356-8278 or 1-857-444-0744
  • Pin: 194499 or 600744

For Public Comments session to request to speak, press 5*

If anybody has a problem getting on the call, please call 603-271-0670 or email at hilary.ryan@livefree.nh.gov

Task Force Public Comments Email; nhreopen@nheconomy.com

DHHS Update

Request testing at; https://prd.blogs.nh.gov/dos/hsem/?page_id=8479

DHHS announced 106 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 4,651 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 57% being female and 43% being male. The new cases reside in Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (42), Rockingham (13), Merrimack (2), Belknap (1), Grafton (1), and Strafford (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (28) and Nashua (16). The county of residence is being determined for two new cases.

Two new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 451(10%) of 4,651 cases. One of the new cases has no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to occur in the State and has been identified in all counties. 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.

  • 1 male resident of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age and older
  • 1 female resident of Rockingham County, 60 years of age and older
  • 1 male resident of Rockingham County, 60 years of age and older

Cases by County

  • Belknap- 60
  • Carroll- 47
  • Cheshire- 57
  • Coos- 5
  • Grafton- 76
  • Hillsborough-other- 811
  • Hillsborough-Manchester- 1183
  • Hillsborough-Nashua- 470
  • Merrimack- 342
  • Rockingham- 1306
  • Strafford- 269
  • Sullivan- 19
  • County TBD-6

Total- 4651

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Click to access covid-19-update-05312020.pdf

 

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COVID Summary for May 31

Sullivan County

While still far better than other counties, we are seeing more cases here. I know that as long as this drags on, the harder it is to not stay vigilant. Nonetheless, if we want to get back to normal as soon as possible, we need to stay on top of things. I am currently working on getting approval for more outdoor activities. They do need to be rolled out in an orderly fashion so that if we see an anomalous increase n cases, we know what we did wrong. ~ Steve

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Places of Worship

There has been some confusion over what is actually “mandated”. In this case, please note words like “as much as possible”, “should be avoided”, etc. If there is a part of your service that cannot comply, you can still do it.

Click to access guidance-worship.pdf

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – May 30, 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 Saturday, May 30, 2020, DHHS announced 55 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 4,545 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 four individuals under the age of 18 and the rest are adults with 60% being female and 40% being male. The new cases reside in Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (10), Merrimack (7), Rockingham (7), Belknap (2), Carroll (1), Grafton (1), and Strafford (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (13) and Nashua (12). The county of residence is being determined for one new case.
Nine new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 449 (10%) of 4,545 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. 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 four additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
• 2 male residents of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age and older
• 2 female residents of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age and older

Click to access covid-19-update-05302020.pdf

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