Another Death, 43 New COVID-19 Cases In New Hampshire: Update

CONCORD, NH — Another elderly man connected to a long-term care facility in New Hampshire has died, according to state health officials.

The man, who was 80 years of age or older, lived in Hillsborough County and became the 423rd death related to COVID-19 in the state. Nearly 87 percent of all deaths in New Hampshire connected to the new coronavirus were residents 70 years of age or older. Only 18 fatalities were under 60 years of age and no children have died in the state, according to health officials.

Another 43 new positive test results were also announced Friday bringing the case count to 6,964. Of those, 6,218 or 89 percent have recovered. Eight of the new patients were children while 57 percent were male and 43 percent female. Most of the new cases, 28, live in Hillsborough County, Manchester, or Nashua. Another seven reside in Rockingham County.

Only one of the newly infected required hospitalization while 13 cases remain hospitalized. About 10 percent of all new coronavirus infections, 706, have required more extensive care.

On Thursday, the state collected 2,609 specimens for a total of 210,200 tests conducted since January. Of the tests with results back, 96.7 percent offered a negative result.

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The state has around 2,800 people under public health monitoring.

Stop The Spread Of COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus is spread through respiratory droplets, usually through coughing and sneezing, and exposure to others who are sick or might be showing symptoms.

Health officials emphasize residents should follow these recommendations:

• Avoid any domestic and international travel, especially on public transportation such as buses, trains, and airplanes.
• Practice social distancing. Stay at least 6 feet from other people, including distancing while in waiting areas or lines.
• When you can't practice 6 feet of social distancing, wear a face covering.
• Anyone who is told to self-quarantine and stay at home due to exposure to a person with confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 needs to stay home and not go out into public places.
• If you are 60 years or older or have chronic and underlying health conditions, you need to stay home and not go out.
• Avoid gatherings of 10 people or more.
• Employers should work from home as much as possible.
• There is increasing evidence that the virus can survive for hours or possibly days on surfaces. People should clean frequently touched surfaces, including door handles, grocery carts and grocery basket handles, etc.

Take the same precautions as you would if you were sick:

• Stay home and avoid public places.
• Wear a face covering.
• Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

More information from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services about coronavirus can be found here on the department's website.

• Guidance to schools can be found can be found here.
• Instructions for returning travelers to self-observe for symptoms of COVID-19 are available are available here.
• For more information on COVID-19 in NH, visit its site here.
• For the latest information from the CDC, visit its site here.
• To access the state's COVID-19 data dashboard, click on this link here.

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