COVID-19 current cases, hospitalizations continue dramatic decline

Staff reports 10 a.m.


COVID-19 current cases, hospitalizations continue dramatic decline

CONCORD - DHHS announced 270 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Sunday with a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.2 percent.

The newly identified cases include 45 juveniles and 21 from Strafford County.

Local current caseloads show 33 in Rochester, 45 in Dover, 26 in Somersworth, 30 in Barrington, 10 in Strafford, eight in Farmington and seven in Milton.

No additional deaths were reported, while those hospitalized dropped to 87.

Meanwhile, current cases statewide stand at 2,532. down from the 6,468 listed at the start of the year.

NH COVID-19 Summary Report

NH Persons with COVID-19 75,424

Recovered 71,722 (95%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 1,170 (2%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 2,532

Current Hospitalizations 87