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1 additional death, 293 new cases
Update: Saturday, May 1, 3:01 p.m.
One additional COVID-19 death was announced Saturday. A man from Strafford County, who was older than 60, died, the state Department of Health and Human Services said.
The fatality brings the overall coronavirus death total in New Hampshire to 1,304.
The state also reported 293 new cases, 2,459 active infections statewide, and 84 people hospitalized due to the virus.
-NHPR Staff N.H. state workers to return to offices by May 10
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says state government employees who have been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic will be back in their offices by May 10.
Senators ask for Treasury guidance on COVID relief funds
Update: Friday, April 30, 2:29 p.m.
U.S. Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are requesting that the Treasury Department provides guidance to states on uses of funds provided by the American Rescue Plan during the coronavirus pandemic.
The plan provided $350 billion in emergency relief to state and local governments that have been on the front-lines during the COVID-19 crisis. The senators wrote a letter Friday to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
They said impending budget deadlines, New Hampshire and other states require prompt guidance from Treasury regarding the eligible uses of state and local relief funds.
Saturday, April 24
⢠In June, Fryeburg, Maine, residents expect to vote on whether to change a town ordinance to allow recreation-use cannabis stores in commercial zones. But some are concerned the town could become a marijuana mecca for vistors from New Hampshire, where recreational marijuana is not legal.
⢠Conway selectmen decided the townâs Fourth of July parade should use its customary route instead of an alternate route they had previously discussed.
⢠The state of New Hampshire hosted a second-dose-only mass vaccination clinic on April 24 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.
⢠Kennett High School marketing students won a a number of medals from the New Hampshire DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Conference held virtually in February.
New Hampshire reports 2 additional COVID deaths
Update: Friday, April 30, 5:09 p.m.
State health officials on Friday announced two additional COVID-19 deaths: two men from Rockingham County, both older than 60.
The state reported 264 new cases, 2,514 active infections, and 94 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus.
New Hampshire s COVID death toll increased to 1,303. More than 94,000 cases have been confirmed since the pandemic began.
- NHPR Staff
Update: Friday, April 30, 2:29 p.m.
U.S. Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are requesting that the Treasury Department provides guidance to states on uses of funds provided by the American Rescue Plan during the coronavirus pandemic.