NH State Representative Steven Smith

COVID Summary for June 2

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith

11 more deaths, 65 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, officials say

https://www.wmur.com/article/11-more-deaths-65-new-cases-of-covid-19-confirmed-officials-say/32747923

Officials want study of safety in long-term care facilities

https://apnews.com/53c1659d1b340270d2efbb5583d0c816

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Summer camps weigh whether to open under COVID-19 guidelines

https://www.wmur.com/article/summer-camps-weigh-whether-to-open-under-covid-19-guidelines/32747668

NH producers seek balance between making sanitizer, their original products

https://www.nhbr.com/nh-producers-seek-balance-between-making-sanitizer-their-original-products/

NH DHHS COVID-19 Update – June 2, 2020

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, DHHS announced 65 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 4,749 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 six 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 (11), Rockingham (7), Merrimack (6), Belknap (3), and Strafford (2) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (24) and Nashua (8). The county of residence is being determined for four new cases.

Hospitalizations

Six new hospitalized cases were identified for a total of 462 (10%) of 4,749 cases.

Community Based Transmission

Eleven of the new cases have no identified risk factors.

Deaths

DHHS has also announced 11 additional deaths related to COVID-19.

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

• 4 male residents of Hillsborough County, 60 years of age and older

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

Cumulative Positive Tests by County

Belknap 63
Carroll 48
Cheshire 57
Coos 5
Grafton 76
Hillsborough – Other 829
Hillsborough – Manchester 1219
Hillsborough – Nashua 480
Merrimack 352
Rockingham 1320
Strafford 271
Sullivan 19
County TBD 10

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

(data updated June 2, 2020, 9:00 AM)

NH Persons with COVID-191 4,749

Recovered 3,071 (63%)
Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 256 (5%)
Total Current COVID-19 Cases 1,422
Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 462 (10%)
Current Hospitalizations 97

Total Persons Tested at Selected Laboratories,

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 75,739

Total Persons Tested at Selected Laboratories, Antibody

Laboratory Tests 12,249

Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL 26,647

Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL 1,726

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 4,050

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)

NH: 4,749 positive test results 256 deaths (1 week ago: 4,231 positive test results 214 deaths) (+518/+42)

MA: 101,163 positive test results 7085 deaths (1 week ago: 93,693 positive test results 6473 deaths) (+7470/+612)

ME: 2,377 positive test results 94 deaths (1 week ago: 2,109 positive test results 79 deaths)

VT: 988 positive test results 55 deaths (1 week ago: 967 positive test results 54 deaths)

CT: 42,979 positive test results 3972 deaths (1 week ago: 41,303 positive test results 3769 deaths)

RI: 15,112 positive test results 732 deaths (1 week ago: 14,210 positive test results634 deaths)

NY: 377,881 positive test results 29,847 deaths (1 week ago: 368,669 positive test results 29,241deaths) (+9,212/+6606)

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COVID Summary June 2

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith

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

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

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Rep. Steven Smith

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

geneva3 One 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.