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COVID-19 in New Hampshire: More information about cases, variants, vaccines © WMUR COVID-19 in New Hampshire Get the latest information below about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on New Hampshire. This page is updated daily. ^^ In the video player above, see the most recent COVID-19 briefing (from May 18, 2021) ^^Sign up for our Newsletters New Hampshire data: 7-day total test positivity rate (PCR & antigen): 2.8% Number of deaths attributed to COVID-19: 1,341 Number of active cases:...

Pollyanna Glad Day back on in Littleton Update: Thursday, May 20, 1:07 p.m. A celebration in honor of an orphan girl who remains optimistic in spite of the many challenges she faces is back on schedule in New Hampshire after it was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. "Pollyanna Glad Day" is a a go for June 12 in Littleton, with a few adjustments. It pays tribute to the classic 1913 childrens book, "Pollyanna," and author Eleanor Porter, who was from Littleton. Gatheri...

How and where to get COVID-19 vaccine in New Hampshire © WMUR COVID-19 Vaccine Information All people 12 years of age and older, regardless of where they are from, are now able to register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Walk-ins are now allowed from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at any of the state-run vaccination sites. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available for people without appointments. INFORMATION FOR VACCINE-SEEKERS 17 AND UNDER Only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for people 12 to...

State announces one new death, 104 new COVID cases Update: Monday, May 17, 3:35 p.m. New Hampshire health officials announced one new COVID-19 death Monday. The patient who died was a female resident of Carroll County. The state also announced 104 newly-identified infections, which continues a pattern of declining case numbers in the Granite State. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been nearly 98,000 diagnosed COVID cases in the state; 1333 residents have died. Forty-six reside...

Two additional COVID-19 deaths, 145 new cases Update: Saturday, May 15, 5:31 p.m. State health officials announced two additional COVID-19 deaths Saturday. They were two male residents, both over 60, from Hillsborough and Merrimack counties. The state reported 145 new cases and 52 patients hospitalized due to the virus. Both those numbers represent a continuing decrease. The state has averaged 156 cases per day over the past week, which is a 26% decrease over the previous seven-day perio...

Concord plans to add $2.7 million more in spending, increase taxes by 2.5% Concord City Hall Published: 5/14/2021 4:33:06 PM After an unsettling year that wasn’t as bad financially as feared, Concord city councilors will consider a proposed budget that includes a 2.5% increase in the city tax rate. The $109 million proposed budget is $2.67 million or 2.5% higher than the budget approved in 2020. Among the surprises compared to predictions a year ago is property tax revenue. “We’re looki...

3 additional COVID deaths; current hospitalizations down Update: Friday, May 14, 5:07 p.m. Hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases continue to drop in New Hampshire. The state said Friday there are 54 people currently hospitalized due to the virus. There were 178 new cases, with individuals under 18 years old making up about a quarter of them. State health officials announced three men have died from the coronavirus: One from Hillsborough County, and two residents of Rockingham County. A...

NHPR is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in New Hampshire. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers and

NHPR is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in New Hampshire. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers and

State announces four more COVID deaths, 222 new infections Update: Thursday, May 13, 3:20 p.m. New Hampshire health officials reported four more resident deaths from COVID-19 Thursday. According to state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan, none of the new deaths were associated with long-term care facillities, which he said underlines the continuing danger of community transmission of the virus, even as case numbers decline. The state also announced 222 newly-identified coronavirus infecti...