Health and Human Services spokesman Jake Leon said Thursday: “Updated COVID-19 Omicron booster vaccines are now available and recommended for everybody 12 years of age or older who has, at a minimum, completed a COVID-19 primary vaccine series. These updated booster vaccines are safe and will provide higher levels of protection and also broader protection against future variants that might emerge. People can search for locations offering these updated booster vaccines now on https://www.vaccines.gov. NH has ordered 93,400 doses of the Omicron booster vaccine and 16,000 have been shipped to date to pharmacies and provider practices. The State anticipates the rest of the initial orders will arrive this week. People are encouraged to talk to their provider or pharmacist regarding the availability of the booster and their eligibility for the updated booster. Some national pharmacy chains have already begun scheduling appointments for the updated booster dose.”

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CONCORD – On Thursday, Sept. 8, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced 1,212 new positive COVID-19 test results between Thursday, Sept. 1 and Wednesday, Sept. 7.

For the previous week, DHHS announce 7 additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.

There are currently 26 hospitalized patients being treated for COVID-19. In New Hampshire, since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 345,777 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.

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