Six of 38 new cases are minors; current hospitalizations drop to 27

Staff reports 9:54 a.m.


Six of 38 new cases are minors; current hospitalizations drop to 27

CONCORD - State health officials on Friday announced 38 new positive test results for COVID-19, including six under the age of 18 and two from Strafford County.

Two new hospitalized cases were identified for a current total of 27, the first time current hospitalization has dipped into the 20s in several months.

DHHS also announced one additional death, a women 60 or older from Hillsborough County.

Summary Report NH

Persons with COVID-19 5,857

Recovered 4,597 (78%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 376 (6%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 884

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 569 (10%)

Current Hospitalizations 27

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 3,475