Local cases rise slightly, more dramatic in nearby Rockingham County

Staff reports 7:10 a.m.


Local cases rise slightly, more dramatic in nearby Rockingham County

Map shows number of cases locally. Town with less than five cases do not show exact number. (Localized DHHS map fragment)

CONCORD - DHHS announced 39 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Friday, including three under the age of 18 and two from Strafford County and 13 from nearby Rockingham County, which includes Portsmouth.

One new hospitalized case was identified for a current total of 23. There were no new deaths.

More NH COVID numbers

NH Persons who have contracted COVID-19 6,779

Recovered 5,995 (88%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 419 (6%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 365

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 700 (10%)

Current Hospitalizations 23

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 2,925