NHPR is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in New Hampshire. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers and
NHPR is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in New Hampshire. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers and
N.H. case numbers remain low
Update: Wednesday, June 9, 3:51 p.m.
State health officials reported 57 new coronavirus cases today, and an average of 50 new cases per day over the past week, a 9% decrease from the previous seven-day period.
There are 328 active infections statewide, and 29 people hospitalized due to the virus.
No new deaths were reported for the second day in a row. Since the pandemic began, the state has recorded 1,357 COVID-19 deaths, and 62% of the fatalities were residents over 80, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
- NHPR Staff
Update: Wednesday, June 9, 9:01 a.m.
New Hampshire s congressional delegation says the state is getting more than $24.5 million in health-related COVID-19 funds to assist medically underserved communities.
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Oxford Town Clerk Elizabeth Olsen, far right, announces the start of the annual Town Meeting on Saturday as selectmen look on. From left are Dana Dillingham, Sharon Jackson, Caldwell Jackson, Vice-Chair Samantha Hewey, Chair Scott Hunter, and Town Manager Adam Garland.
Nicole Carter / Advertiser Democrat
OXFORD After close to an hour and a half of question and debate over three articles regarding the immediate future of Oxford’s town offices, voters took less than 15 minutes to approve all 35 other articles at Saturday’s annual town meeting, held at Oxford Elementary School.
Among those articles was the town budget: All articles for the 2021-2022 budget of $5,261,210 passed unanimously, representing a decrease of $420,372 from the current budget, or 7.5%.
Sununu willing to trade vaccines for border reopening
Update: Thursday, June 3, 5:40 p.m.
With the summer tourism season fast approaching, Governor Chris Sununu says he’s been in talks with Canadian officials and other local governors about reopening the border. The decision is ultimately up to the governments of both countries, not local officials.
Sununu says he’s willing to share the state’s COVID-19 vaccine supply with Canada if it will help speed the border opening.
He said, “So if the Federal government and I’ve made this plea to Washington, we’re waiting to hear from the president, can we give our vaccine to Canada? Will that help open the border?”