N.H. Data: Seven more COVID-19 cases from birth to age 19 Saturday totaling 522
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)
CONCORD – The state Department of Health and Human Services announced one additional death related to COVID-19 on Saturday. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
The deceased is a woman from Hillsborough County, 60 years of age and older.
The state announced 22 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 7,092 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Additional information from ongoing investigations will be incorporated into future COVID-19 updates.
Of those with complete information, there are four individuals under the age of 18 and the rest are adults, with 45% being female and 55% being male. The new cases reside in Rockingham (9), Cheshire (2), Grafton (2), Merrimack (2), Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (1), and Strafford (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (3) and Nashua (2).
One new hospitalized case was identified for a total of 710 (10%) of 7,092 cases. Four of the new cases had no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to occur in the state and has been identified in all counties. 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.


