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New Hampshire weighs protections for vaccine refusers Christian Wade, The Center Square © Provided by Washington Examiner New Hampshire tops the nation when it comes to vaccinating its population against COVID-19, but there are still some who are reluctant to take the new drugs. Whether for medical, philosophical or even personal objections, a yet unknown number of Granite Staters are choosing not to get jabbed when their turn comes up. While there are no federal or state rules requiring vaccinations, some Republican lawmakers are nevertheless concerned that people who cho...

Update: Tuesday, April 20, 9:59 a.m. Dartmouth College plans to host vaccination clinics on campus now that the state has lifted its residency requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Monday, anyone age 16 or older is eligible for the vaccine in New Hampshire regardless of where they live. In a recent message to students, faculty and staff, Dartmouth officials said they plan to partner with the state to open vaccination clinics starting the week of May 3. The college also is planning to increase access to campus facilities and ease travel restrictions on a rolling basis through the summer...

N.H. announces 1 additional COVID-19 death Update: Tuesday, April 20, 5:40 p.m. State health officials announced one additional COVID-19 death on Tuesday.  A woman from Coos County, who was older than 60, died from complications with the virus. The state also reported 285 new cases and 3,159 active infections statewide. There are currently 129 residents hospitalized due to coronavirus. Of the new cases announced, 59 are people under age 18. - NHPR Staff Update: Tuesday, April 20, 10:48 a.m. Some New Hampshire schools have started their first full week of in-person instruction in more ...

Published: 4/16/2021 2:12:36 PM Several New Hampshire jails are postponing COVID-19 vaccination of inmates because of the pause this week on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is preferred among many facilities with transient populations because it requires one shot, rather than the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, which require two shots spaced apart by three to four weeks. For individuals in jail for just a few weeks or days who receive the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine, coordinating the second shot on time will likely be up to them. Dr. Beth Daly, chief of the New Hampsh...

By HOLLY RAMERApril 15, 2021 GMT CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire will lift its mask mandate Friday, though individual communities and businesses will be allowed to continue the requirement, Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday. New Hampshire was the last state in New England to adopt a statewide mask mandate in November and with Friday’s change, will be the first to lift it. In addition to dropping the mask requirement, the state also will eliminate remaining restrictions on businesses and replace industry-specific rules with universal safety recommendations on May 7, Sununu said. While in...