Longterm-care facility outbreak helps put virus-case count at highest in months

CONCORD - DHHS announced 123 new positive test results for COVID-19, for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 1.2 percent, including 35 associated with an outbreak at an undisclosed long-term care facility and 20 under 18.

There were five new cases identified among Strafford County residents.

Two new hospitalized cases were identified for a current total of 21.

Locally, active case numbers showed 10 in Rochester and 12 in Dover, 1-4 in Somersworth, Farmington and Milton and none in Barrington and Strafford.

DHHS also announced five additional deaths related to COVID-19, all 60 or older.

Current Situation in New Hampshire

NH Persons who have contracted COVID-19 9,092

Recovered 7,945 (87%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 455 (5%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 692

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 750 (8%)

Current Hospitalizations 21

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 3,150