New Coronavirus Infections Drop To 121 In New Hampshire: Data

CONCORD, NH — New coronavirus infection numbers continue their downward trend in New Hampshire and on Monday, took a literal nosedive — but based more on limited testing results released than anything else.

The state reported 121 new positive test results — the lowest number of cases since mid-fall 2020. Of course, there is a good reason for the low positive test count: Only 496 tests were reported on Sunday or about 5 percent of tests collected on Saturday.

"Test results from several testing labs were not available for today's update and will be included in tomorrow's update," the State Joint Information Center said. "Test results for previous days are still being processed and the total number of new positives for those days are not yet complete. Updated case counts for prior days will be reflected on the COVID-19 interactive dashboard."

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Of the new positive cases, 82 were via polymerase chain reaction tests for a 1.4 percent positivity rate for the day. More than 60 percent of the new infections were male while 17 were children.

Twenty-eight of the new infections live in Hillsborough County while 21 reside in Rockingham County, six live in Merrimack County and five live in Nashua.

Another two Granite Staters died due to or related to COVID-19 including men from both Hillsborough and Rockingham counties. One lived in a long-term care setting while both were 80 years of age or older.

The state reported 179 people in hospitals while more than 64,000 or 94 percent of all cases have recovered from the virus.

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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 a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 needs to not go out to 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.COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Schools, Employers, Employees, and Businesses (Can your employer force you to get the vaccine? It depends). COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Healthcare Providers and Public Health Partners

• Guidance to schools can be found here.
• Instructions for returning travelers to self-observe for symptoms of COVID-19 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.
• To access the state's COVID-19 Interactive Map Dashboard, click on this link here.

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