Health & Fitness

NH Coronavirus Cases Top 1,000

The state for the first time released age groups of those impacted.

A sign alerting the public that COVID-19 testing is not available is posted outside the entrance to the Exeter Hospital Exeter, N.H.
A sign alerting the public that COVID-19 testing is not available is posted outside the entrance to the Exeter Hospital Exeter, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire have topped 1,000 after 35 additional cases were reported Monday night. The Department of Health and Human Services said there are now 1,020 confirmed cases and 23 deaths.

The state for the first time detailed the age range of those who have contracted the virus. The 50-59 age group has accounted for 22 percent of the confirmed cases, the highest group in the state. Every other 10-year age group between 20-69 accounted for at least 14 percent of cases.

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