48-Hour Coronavirus Report For Windham

WINDHAM, NH — While the pandemic is still in New Hampshire, coronavirus data points continue to be stable or decline, according to the latest information released by the State Joint Information Center.

During the past two days, two more Granite Staters — men from Hillsborough and Strafford counties, have died due to or related to COVID-19. There were in the 50 to 59 and the 70 to 79 age brackets.

There have been 1,341 fatalities in the state, about 1.37 percent of all infections.

All towns in New Hampshire continue to have fewer than 100 cases.

In Windham, there are 11 active cases with no school cases.

In 48-hours, the state reported 273 new infections including 74 children. Most of the new cases were female. Of the new cases, 67 reside in Rockingham County, 41 live in Hillsborough County outside of Nashua, 20 live in Merrimack County, and 19 reside in Nashua.

The state is still trying to find out where nine of the new infections live.

"Of those with complete risk information, most of the cases have either had close contact with a person with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis or have recently traveled," the state said.

There are 1,086 active infections in the state — the lowest in nearly eight months. Hospitalizations grew back up to 53 while recoveries were more than 97.5 percent of all cases.

In the K-12 school setting statewide, there are 147 cases as well as 30 cases at colleges and universities.

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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 a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 needs to not go out to 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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Schools, Employers, Employees, and Businesses (Can your employer force you to get the vaccine? It depends).
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Healthcare Providers and Public Health Partners

• Guidance to schools can be found here.
• Instructions for returning travelers to self-observe for symptoms of COVID-19 are available here.
• For more information on COVID-19 in NH, visit its site here.
• For the latest information from the CDC, visit its site here.
• To access the state's COVID-19 data dashboard, click on this link here.
• To access the state's COVID-19 Interactive Map Dashboard, click on this link here.

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