Cases, hospitalizations continue to mount but no deaths surge for now

CONCORD - DHHS announced 493 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Saturday.

The cases showed a PCR test positivity rate of 2.2 percent and include 52 minors and 27 from Strafford County.

DHHS also announced another death related to COVID-19, a Hillsborough County man over 60.

There are currently 116 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 for an overall hospitalization rate of 5 percent, down one percent from earlier this month.

Local current cases stand at 81 in Rochester, 75 in Dover, 25 in Somersworth, 20 in Farmington, 14 in Barrington, 13 in Milton and five in Strafford.

Current Situation in New Hampshire

New Hampshire COVID-19 Summary Report

NH Persons with COVID-19 17,281

Recovered 12,599 (73%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 508 (3%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 4,174

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 829 (5%)

Current Hospitalizations 116

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 6,575