New Hampshire Coronavirus: 382 Active Cases, 1 New Death

Payton Potter
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CONCORD, NH — One more person has died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, New Hampshire health officials reported on Thursday.

In a news release, officials said the person was a man from Rockingham County. He was 60-years-old or older.

Also on Thursday, 25 new cases of the coronavirus were reported across New Hampshire. The release stated one of the new cases was diagnosed in a person younger than 18.

Of the remaining adult cases, 68 percent were women and 32 percent were men. New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services said of the new cases, eight live in Strafford County, five in Rockingham, two in Carroll, one in Cheshire, one in Merrimack, four in the City of Manchester and three in Nashua.

Additional cases are still under investigation, according to the release.

Another person was reported hospitalized because of COVID-19 on Thursday. DHHS said the total number of people who have been hospitalized because of the virus is 669, marking some 10 percent of the 6,742 total cases in New Hampshire.

DHHS data shows only 21 people remain in hospitals because of COVID-19 as of Thursday evening. Another 5,941 have recovered from the virus.

The state's health department reports only 382 people were known to have active cases of the coronavirus as of publication.

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 confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 needs to stay home and not go out into 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.

This article originally appeared on the Concord Patch