Thursday, May 20, 2021
New England states continue their shift away from phased reopening plans in favor of sector-specific guidance and broad capacity and gathering restrictions, although many are now easing or being removed entirely. A quick reference chart on key elements across New England, including any remaining travel restrictions, is available here. All New England states have now removed remote work requirements, although remote work is still encouraged.
In addition, some states have noted that they will be ending their states of emergency. We will be issuing a separate alert on the impact of this aspect of the return to business as usual.
New Hampshire s COVID-19 guidance to be replaced by Universal Best Practices Friday Safer at Home guidance expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday Share Updated: 2:29 PM EDT May 7, 2021 Ray Brewer Safer at Home guidance expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday Share Updated: 2:29 PM EDT May 7, 2021
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Show Transcript OPTIMISTIC ABOUT WHERE THE GRANITE STATE STANDS WHEN COMES TO COVID-19. I FEEL VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT THIS SUMMER IN TERMS OF LOW NUMBERS, LOW HOSPITALIZATIONS, INCREDIBLY LOW FATALITY RATE. RAY: 53% OF PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST DOSE OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE, AND 36% ARE FULLY VACCINATED. STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST DOCTOR BENJAMIN CHAN SAYS WHILE VACCINATIONS ARE HELPING, THE CURRENT PANDEMIC NUMBERS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE TELL HIM PRECAUTIONS ARE STILL NECESSARY. EVEN AS THE STATE PREPARES TO MAKE THE SWITCH TO FROM SAFER-AT-HOME RESTRICTIONS TO UNIVERSAL BEST PRACTICES. THAT MEANS MANY MANDATED RULES FOR BUSINE
State officials release Universal Best Practices for businesses starting May 7 Share Updated: 11:41 PM EDT Apr 29, 2021 Share Updated: 11:41 PM EDT Apr 29, 2021
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Show Transcript REPORTS. THE STATE IS HOPING THIS WILL HELP STREAMLINE THE REOPENING PROCESS. STARTING MAY 7TH - THE STATE WILL REPLACE THE SAFER AT HOME 2.0 BUSINESS GUIDANCE WITH WHAT S CALLED BEST PRACTICES - A LIST OF WAYS BUSINESSES CAN EASE INTO RE- OPENING THERE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SCREENING EMPLOYEES, CLEANING, VENTILATION AND PLEXIGLASS BARRIERS, SPACING, MASK WEARING AND FOR THE FIRST TIME - ASKING BUSINESSES TO ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEE VACCINATIONS (EFFECT) THE CEO OF GREAT NEW HAMPSHIRE RESTAURANTS IS ALL FOR IT (HIS RESTAURANTS ARE COPPER DOOR, CJ S, T-BONES) TOM BOUCHER SAYS HIS RESTAURANTS REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO WEAR MASKS. AND CUSTOMERS WHEN NOT EATING AND DRINKING NOW HE S TAKING A CUSTOMER SURVEY ASKING HOW áTHEY FEEL ABOUT EASING SAFETY MEASURES IN TH