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COVID-19 in New Hampshire: More information about cases, variants, vaccines

Officials detail number of COVID-19 cases

Updated: 11:18 AM EDT May 17, 2021

Get the latest information below about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on New Hampshire. This page is updated daily. ^^ In the video player above, see the most recent COVID-19 briefing (from May 13, 2021) ^^ New Hampshire data:Number of people diagnosed with COVID-19: 97,6767-day total test positivity rate (PCR & antigen): 2.9%Number of deaths attributed to COVID-19: 1,332Number of active cases: 1,274Number of patients who have recovered: 95,070Number of current hospitalizations: 50Total individuals fully vaccinated: 579,024 (42.7% of NH population)Number of B.1.1.7 variant (UK) cases: 676Number of P.1 variant (Brazil) cases: 64Number of B.1.427 & B.1.429 (California) cases: 77Number of B.1.351 variant (South Africa) cases: 0Number of MIS-C cases: 1-24 (per CDC)** Town-by-town COVID-19 case data ** VACCINE INFORMATION (Detailed information here)Important note: On April 13, the state of New Hampshire paused distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following recommendations from the CDC and FDA. The state later resumed administering the Johnson & Johnson shots on April 26, after the CDC and FDA announced administration of the shots could resume. More information will now be given to those who receive it.Everyone 12 years of age or older, regardless of their residency, is eligible for the vaccine. Walk-ins are now allowed between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at state-run vaccination sites.The state encourages people to visit https://www.vaccines.nh.gov/ for more information. You can visit our vaccine information page here.>> VINI information sheets (all PDFs): Registering family/people in your householdPre-appointmentHow to register and schedule Vaccination SitesThere are 11 state-run, fixed sites: Belmont: Belknap Mall at 96 Daniel Webster HighwayConcord: Steeplegate Mall on Loudon RoadDover: C&J Bus Lines at 23 Indian Brook Road Hooksett: SNHU at 73 Eastside Dr Keene: Keene State College at 110 Krif Rd Lebanon: 250 N Plainfield Rd in West Lebanon Nashua: Former Sears entrance at Pheasant Lane Mall (310 Daniel Webster Highway)Newington: Former Sears store at Fox Run MallNewport: Shaws Plaza (former Dollar Store) at 62 John Stark HighwayPlymouth: PSU lot at 19 Armory Rd Salem: Mall at Rockingham Park (at the old Lord & Taylor store)Some hospitals are also providing vaccinations to the general public:Berlin: Androscoggin Valley HospitalColebrook: Upper Connecticut Valley HospitalHampstead: Hampstead HospitalLaconia: Lakes Region General Hospital Lancaster: Weeks Medical CenterLebanon: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterLittleton: Littleton HospitalNorth Conway: Memorial HospitalWhitefield: Weeks Medical CenterWolfeboro: Huggins HospitalACTIVE OUTBREAKS AT FACILITIES IN STATEThe following facilities have seen confirmed cases in residents and/or staff in recent days or weeks, according to officials: Federal Correctional Institution – BerlinSullivan County Health Care HOW NEW HAMPSHIRE COMPARES TO THE REST OF THE UNITED STATESTest Positivity Rates By New Hampshire CountyCases Per County in NH and in the US (7-Day Rolling Averages)Daily U.S. Deaths: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(Are you unable to see the above graph about daily U.S. deaths? Visit this link and scroll down)KEY LOCAL INFORMATIONLATEST NEWS: Coronavirus coverage from WMURTOWN-BY-TOWN: Town-by-town coronavirus casesQUARANTINING: Guidance for quarantiningTESTING: Information about coronavirus testing LOCAL RESOURCESDHHS Information: Coronavirus in New HampshireVaccine FAQ answered by NH DHHS officials Volunteering opportunitiesHow to donate PPEsNATIONAL RESOURCESLatest worldwide coronavirus dataInteractive map from Johns Hopkins UniversityCDC guidelines on coronavirus TIMELINE: NOTABLE DATES2021As of May 17, all people 12 and older can get a vaccine in New Hampshire, and walk-ins are now allowed, meaning registration is no longer required.As of April 19, everyone can book a vaccine appointment in New Hampshire, regardless of their residency. As of April 16, the state’s mask mandate will be over. Businesses and communities can issue their own mask rules. As of April 2, all people 16 and older in the state can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. The state’s new vaccination scheduling website, VINI, went live March 17.On March 4, officials announced when Phases 2A and 2B would begin. On Jan. 26, vaccinations under Phase 1B began. On Jan. 5, the state released an updated vaccine timeline. Scroll up to see it above or visit this link.2020On Dec. 15, Elliot Hospital ICU nurse Heidi Kukla became the first person in New Hampshire to be vaccinated for COVID-19.As of Dec. 5, the state has temporarily paused daily monitoring of people who might have been exposed to COVID-19.On Dec. 3, the state updated its guidance for quarantining, reducing the 14-day window for most situations down to 10 days.On Nov. 19, the governor announced a statewide mask mandate, effective Nov. 20. Anyone over the age of 5 in a public space, indoors or outdoors, who cannot physically distance from others not in their own household shall wear a mask, according to the emergency order. This remains in effect.On Nov. 12, state officials said they will no longer conduct contact tracing for every single case and instead will focus on certain populations.On Oct. 2, health officials began adding antigen test results to the totals because the rapid tests are becoming more widely used. That resulted in an apparent spike in positive cases, as positive antigen tests from over the course of the pandemic were added. One additional death and five hospitalizations related to positive antigen tests were also added.On Sept. 24, the governor said that all restaurants can move tables closer than 6 feet as long as there is a protective divider in place between tables.On Aug. 21, the governor announced that all New Hampshire restaurants could open at 100% capacity, though they still must following distancing and mask guidelines.On Aug. 11, the governor announced that masks would be required at all scheduled gatherings of 100 or more people.On June 15, the stay-at-home order expired and was replaced by a safer-at-home advisory. A key difference is that the requirement that all groups must be fewer than 10 people is no longer in place.On May 22, officials announced the state’s first case of MIS-C in a child.On March 23, officials announced the state’s first death of a patient diagnosed with COVID-19.On March 13, the governor first declared a state of emergency, which ensures resources will be ready so the state is able to respond quickly, as needed. This has been renewed and is currently active. It needs to be renewed every three weeks while an emergency is ongoing in order to remain active.SYMPTOMSOfficials said symptoms might appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure.Symptoms include:Fever or chillsCoughDifficulty breathing or shortness of breathFatigueMuscle or body achesNew loss of taste or smellSore throatCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrhea According to the CDC, emergency warning signs for COVID-19 include:Difficulty breathing or shortness of breathPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew confusionInability to wake or stay awakeBluish lips or face PROTECTING YOURSELFThe best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus, officials said.Here are ways to protect yourself:Frequent hand-washing with soap and water (or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol) for at least 20 secondsAvoid close contact through social distancing (at least 6 feet from someone)Stay homeGet vaccinatedPREVENTING THE SPREADThere are steps that can be taken to avoid spreading COVID-19:Covering coughs and sneezes and then washing hands afterwardStay home and avoid public places when sickAvoid being within 6 feet of a person when sickDisinfect frequently touched surfacesAvoid sharing drinks, smoking/vaping devices or other utensils or objects that may transmit saliva Wear cloth face coverings when near other people in public Get vaccinatedCURRENT TESTING PROCEDURES>> More information about testing << Testing is available for active COVID-19 infections and for antibodies, which would indicate evidence of past infection.All Granite Staters, whether they have symptoms or not, are allowed to get tested and are being encouraged to do so. Visit this link to learn more.The FDA has also approved a test for COVID-19 that you can take at home. The test kits are available for purchase on Amazon with a turnaround time for results of 24 to 72 hours after the sample is shipped and received. QUARANTININGThe quarantine period is now 10 days, down from 14 days as was previously required by the CDC and state health officials. Here’s what you need to know about each situation that might lead to being asked to quarantine or isolate.UNEMPLOYMENTTens of thousands of Granite Staters have filed for unemployment, and hundreds of millions of dollars have been paid out. How to apply: Visit https://www.nhes.nh.gov/ — Claims can be filed 24/7File an initial claim: https://www.unemploymentbenefits.nh.gov/file-my-initial-claimFile a weekly continued claim: https://www.unemploymentbenefits.nh.gov/file-my-weekly-continued-claimCheck existing claim status: https://www.unemploymentbenefits.nh.gov/check-my-existing-claim-statusOr call 603-271-7700 — Hotline open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and SundayThe state has launched a website to answer unemployment-related questions. Visit https://www.unemploymentbenefits.nh.gov/.RECENT COVERAGE** See the latest headlines at this link. **You are also encouraged to subscribe to the daily coronavirus newsletter to get the latest updates in your inbox.NATIONAL UPDATESA new poll revealed that 75% of respondents said they either had gotten the vaccine or were likely to get it, which was an all-time high for this poll.State leaders across the United States announced they were dropping mask requirements for fully vaccinated residents in the wake of the CDC issuing new guidelines. But the country may be moving too quickly and not focusing enough on the key part of CDC’s guidelines, one expert told CNN on Saturday.The CDC’s announcement that fully-vaccinated individuals don’t need to wear a mask in most situations was a big step toward a return to normalcy, but it might have complicated employers’ return-to-work plans. The new guidelines don’t prevent employers from requiring workers to wear masks in the office.