Staff reports 11:08 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2020 11:09 am

DHHS map shows number of active cases locally. Specific case numbers do not show where the number is below five.

CONCORD - Only eight new positive test results for COVID-19 were reported on Sunday, the lowest number since the pandemic gathered steam in March.

No new cases were identified in Strafford county, and no new deaths were reported statewide.

Two new hospitalized cases were identified for a current total of 13, also the lowest number recorded in several months.

Locally, Rochester stands at 1-4 cases, while Dover still has six, and Somersworth, Barrington and Strafford all have 1-4. Milton and Farmington currently have none.

Current Situation in New Hampshire

NH Persons with COVID-191 6,988

Recovered 6,287 (90%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 423 (6%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 278

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 708 (10%)

Current Hospitalizations 13

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 2,625