3 More Elderly Men Die Due To COVID-19 In New Hampshire: Update

Tony Schinella
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CONCORD, NH — Another three men, all 60 years of age or older, have died due to COVID-19, according to the state of New Hampshire.

The men were residents of Belknap, Merrimack, and Rockingham counties. There are now 517 fatalities in the state due to the illness.

Another 547 Granite Staters, including 61 children, have also tested positive for the new coronavirus after more than 7,800 specimens were collected in the state via polymerase chain reaction tests on Wednesday. Another 2,216 tests are pending for a 3.8 percent PCR test positivity rate for the day.

The residency of 38 new cases is still being investigated while 125 reside in Rockingham County, 102 live in Hillsborough County outside of Manchester and Nashua, 46 live in Merrimack County, and 25 live in Nashua.

There are now 4,570 active cases in New Hampshire while 14,226 have recovered. Another 7,025 are under public health monitoring.

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Stop The Spread Of COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus is spread through respiratory droplets, usually through coughing and sneezing, and exposure to others who are sick or might be showing symptoms.

Health officials emphasize residents should follow these recommendations:

  • Avoid any domestic and international travel, especially on public transportation such as buses, trains, and airplanes.

  • Practice social distancing. Stay at least 6 feet from other people, including distancing while in waiting areas or lines.

  • When you can't practice 6 feet of social distancing, wear a face covering.

  • Anyone who is told to self-quarantine and stay at home due to exposure to a person with confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 needs to stay home and not go out into public places.

  • If you are 60 years or older or have chronic and underlying health conditions, you need to stay home and not go out.

  • Avoid gatherings of 10 people or more.

  • Employers should work from home as much as possible.

  • There is increasing evidence that the virus can survive for hours or possibly days on surfaces. People should clean frequently touched surfaces, including door handles, grocery carts and grocery basket handles, etc.

Take the same precautions as you would if you were sick:

  • Stay home and avoid public places.

  • Wear a face covering.

  • Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.

  • Wash hands frequently.

  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

More information from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services about coronavirus can be found here on the department's website.

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This article originally appeared on the Concord Patch