15 More COVID-19 Deaths In New Hampshire In 7 Days

CONCORD, NH — During the last week, another 15 people have died due to or related to COVID-19, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.

The fatalities included four Granite Staters who were 80 years of age or older, two who were between 70 and 79, four were 60- to 69-years-old, three in the 50 and 59 age bracket, and single deaths in both the 40 to 49 and 30 to 39 age groups. The deaths included two women and two men from Belknap County, a man from Carroll County, two men from Cheshire County, a man from Grafton County, a man from Hillsborough County, a man from Merrimack County, three men from Rockingham County, and two men from Strafford County.

There have only been seven deaths in the 30 to 39 and 17 in the 40 to 49 age groups, according to the state. As of Sept. 24, there have been 1,472 COVID-19 deaths or about 1.29 percent of all infections. More than 95 percent of all fatalities were people 60 or older.

During the past week, 3,132 new coronavirus positive test results were reported by the state. Nearly a third, 1,008, were 19-years-old or younger while 446 were in their 20s. As of Friday, there were 3,852 active cases — more than 220 fewer active cases than last week. Hospitalizations, however, rose from 122 to 147.

Accumulatively, 1.5 percent of all coronavirus infections have required hospitalization (1,764) while 522 were treated in intensive care units. Of those infected who were 19 or younger, only 32 were hospitalized. Nearly 70 percent of all hospitalizations were residents aged 60 or older.

The state said 54.4 percent of New Hampshire’s 1.359 million residents have been fully vaccinated while around 5.5 percent have had a single shot. About 162,000 residents are under 12 and do not have access to vaccinations. This means 72 percent of all residents who can get vaccinated have been or have gotten at least one shot.

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COVID-19 Info For NH

COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

The virus is spread through the transfer of microscopic respiratory droplets, usually by coughing, sneezing, or exposure to others who are sick, whether they show symptoms or not.

Since the discovery of the first case in New Hampshire in March 2020, there have been a number of recommendations and changes to recommendations on how to prevent the virus and disease. The latest New Hampshire Universal Best Practices for the public, businesses, and schools can be found linked here, in PDF format. For resources in NH, including vaccine, testing, and treatment information, visit the state’s resources and guidance page, linked here.

Basic health concepts to reduce the risk of infection include ensuring social distancing (staying 3 to 6 feet away from other people); washing hands with soap and water (for at least 20 seconds) or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol; wearing a facemask in indoor public spaces or outdoor spaces with large crowds; avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and sneezing into a sleeve or tissue that is disposed of later; avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding, and other household items when sick; clean or disinfect high-touch surfaces; avoid public transportation when sick; and work remotely, if possible.

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