Virus positivity rate spikes to 2.4; transmission risk in most of state 'substantial'

CONCORD - The seven-day average of COVID-19 positivity among newly tested individuals has jumped to 2.4 percent statewide with now every county in the state but Cheshire listed as at a "substantial" transmission level.

The new numbers come as DHHS announced 215 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Monday.

The pcr positivity rate specific to Monday, however, was not available.

Locally, cases are also continuing to rise with 46 in Rochester, 76 in Dover, 68 in Durham, 12 in Somersworth, 10 in Farmington and Barrington and 1-4 in Milton. Strafford is the lone local town with no cases.

The newly identified cases include 26 minors and 41 in Strafford County.

No new hospitalized cases were reported for a current total of 56.

New Hampshire COVID-19 Summary Report

NH Persons with COVID-191 12,699

Recovered 10,153 (80%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 489 (4%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 2,057

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 794 (6%)

Current Hospitalizations 56

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 5,275