🌱25 Below Zero Advisory + Rapid Test Controversy+ Bedford Sports

Happy Tuesday! Brrrrr. It will be an extremely cold day today. Here's everything you need to know happening in Bedford today. We appreciate your likes and suggestions to help make the Daily even better.

First, today's weather:

A sunny but extremely cold day. Wind chills may make temperatures feel colder. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. High: 10. Low: 2.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for all of New Hampshire between 2 a.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday, with wind chill temperatures of up to 25 degrees below zero, forecasters say. The report said to limit your exposure to the cold temperatures adding, "The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes." The Arctic cold front may also bring scattered snow showers and snow squalls on Tuesday. Be sure to bundle up, wear layers, and wear a hat and gloves. Temperatures on Wednesday are expected to be warmer. You can read more about this developing story here: (Patch)
2. Home Rapid Antigen Tests may be less sensitive in detecting the omicron variant of COVID-19, but the tests are still helpful, according to health officials. Here's why: When virus levels are low, which often happens if someone is infected but not showing symptoms, the test could show a "false negative" result, and test again in three days, said Dr. Yuka Manabe who runs the Center For Innovative Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins in an NPR interview. Manabe said if you know you've been exposed to COVID-19 and have symptoms, take a rapid test right away. Testing sooner rather than later can help to be eligible for new prescription COVID-19 treatments "that can help lessen the severity." If you test negative and have symptoms, health officials say to "take appropriate measures" and have a PCR test for a more accurate result. (NPR)
3. Bedford High School basketball athletes are excited to play this week and are looking forward to having families, friends, and fans attend the games. Some fan attendance may be limited at certain games due to the coronavirus pandemic, so check with the venue for guidance on admission, masks, and social distancing before game time. On Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m., the Bulldogs Boy's Varsity Basketball team will play the Concord High School Crimson Tide in Bedford, and the Bulldogs Girl's Varsity Basketball team with play the Girl's Varsity Concord High Crimson Tide in Concord. You can always find local sports and game info. on ScoreStream where you can type in your high school's name to filter out the competition: (Bedford Patch)

Today in Bedford:

• Public Hearing on Budget — Bedford School District (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of N.H.: "Did someone say slumber party? Ranger Buck got invited to his first slumber party today, and we are hopeful for it to last a lifetime." (Facebook)"
• Bedford Athletic Club: "This young group of BAC Rec players are working to improve their ball handling and maneuverability skills." (Facebook)
• Heart For Kindness Because Kindness Matters ART SHOW: Kindergarten through Grade 8 students living in or going to school in Bedford are invited to draw or paint a picture with the theme of kindness. Use your phone to take a picture of the drawing and mail it to BedfordLionsKindnessPoster@gmail.com before Jan. 22. For more information, go to Facebook Bedford NH Lions Club, or www.BedfordNHLionsClub.org "Art Contest for Youth" or text Lori Wiley at 603-494-7020. (Bedford N.H. Lions Club)

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