Almost 25% of Sunday cases are under 18; no new cases in Strafford County

CONCORD - Almost a quarter of the new cases reported on Sunday were under the age of 18.

According to state DHHS officials, 26 new positive test results were identified with six of them among juveniles.

The new cases were identified in Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties.

Only two news hospitalized cases were recorded furthering hope that for curve continues to trend downward.

DHHS has also announced three additional deaths related to COVID-19, including three men from Hillsborough County, one of whom was under the age of 60.

Locally, active cases number 18 in Rochester, 10 in Dover, five in Barrington and 1-4 in Milton, Farmington, Strafford and Somersworth.

More NH COVID numbers

NH Persons with COVID-19 5,043

Recovered 3,392 (76%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 286 (6%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 1,365

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 489 (10%)

Current Hospitalizations 86

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 4,000