Despite continued surge, current hospitalizations down 10% since start of 2021

Staff reports 6:24 a.m.


Despite continued surge, current hospitalizations down 10% since start of 2021

CONCORD - DHHS announced 667 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Tuesday, including 93 minors and 65 in Strafford County.

Local current cases show Dover with 245, the most in Strafford County; 151 in Rochester, 67 in Somersworth, 30 in Barrington, 18 in Strafford and Farmington and 17 in Milton.

DHHS also announced 11 additional deaths related to COVID-19, all among individuals over 60.

Current hospitalizations, meanwhile, are at 305, down 10 percent since the start of the year.

NH COVID-19 Summary Report

NH Persons who have contracted COVID-19 47,992

Recovered 40,720 (85%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 792 (2%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 6,480

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 918 (2%)

Current Hospitalizations 305